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Onslow Beach
4.7★ · 421 Google ratings, North Carolina
✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Reported adequate
Walk
175 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 225 yd away
Water
84°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
3 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
5.4 miles of shoreline
Sand
340 ft from the water to the back
Map of Onslow Beach
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 8 visitors · 2017–2026
Hunt for shark teeth and shells
Reviewers consistently find fossil shark teeth and shells scattered across the sand during walks.
Military ID required for access
You must have a military ID or be sponsored by someone with one to enter Camp Lejeune.
Visit on weekdays or off-season
Weekends and summer get busy; school-year weekday visits offer mostly empty beach with few other visitors.
Check bathroom status before arriving
Facilities exist but reviewers report they are sometimes locked or out of order; call ahead to confirm access.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
80°F · clear
Water
84°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
2.0 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
8 mph from the N
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:43 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 06:22 | High tide | ↑ |
| 12:17 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 18:53 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Aug 25, 5:42 PM.
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📍 North Carolina
🌊 Water 175 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 225 yd away
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How far is the walk to the water at Onslow Beach?
175 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Onslow Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 225 yd from the listing.
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