Guidebook for Pine Knoll Shores
Entertainment & Activities
This is a state of the art aquarium two miles from the house. You can safely bike here following Mimosa Blvd to the sidewalk along the main road (Salter Path Rd) and turning onto Arborvitae Dr. You'll then turn left at the stop sign onto Ramsey Dr which will turn into Pine Knoll Blvd. Look for signs for the Aquarium and turn right onto Roosevelt Blvd.
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North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
1 Roosevelt BlvdThis is a state of the art aquarium two miles from the house. You can safely bike here following Mimosa Blvd to the sidewalk along the main road (Salter Path Rd) and turning onto Arborvitae Dr. You'll then turn left at the stop sign onto Ramsey Dr which will turn into Pine Knoll Blvd. Look for signs for the Aquarium and turn right onto Roosevelt Blvd.
A 1.3 mile self-guided nature trail that meanders through the Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area before ending at an epic soundside beach. Access to the trailhead is at the far west end of the Aquarium parking lot. Prepare for mosquitos! There's another secret trail nearby, hiding behind Town Hall...shhh!
Theodore Roosevelt Nature Trail
A 1.3 mile self-guided nature trail that meanders through the Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area before ending at an epic soundside beach. Access to the trailhead is at the far west end of the Aquarium parking lot. Prepare for mosquitos! There's another secret trail nearby, hiding behind Town Hall...shhh!
You have full access to the Ocean Park private beach access (0.4 mi away) and overlook - a great spot to relax or have a cocktail in the evening - outdoor showers, bike racks and a porta potty are available. Free, gated parking-remember the provided gate key if you drive!
Ocean Park
You have full access to the Ocean Park private beach access (0.4 mi away) and overlook - a great spot to relax or have a cocktail in the evening - outdoor showers, bike racks and a porta potty are available. Free, gated parking-remember the provided gate key if you drive!
A private neighborhood park only a half a mile from the house that has a dock, kayak/SUP launch, playset and pavilion. There is a shallow sandbar and seagrass beds about 30 yards from the dock that you can swim or paddle to at low tide. This is also a popular fishing spot (NC saltwater fishing license required) and a great place to catch the sunset.
McNeil Park
A private neighborhood park only a half a mile from the house that has a dock, kayak/SUP launch, playset and pavilion. There is a shallow sandbar and seagrass beds about 30 yards from the dock that you can swim or paddle to at low tide. This is also a popular fishing spot (NC saltwater fishing license required) and a great place to catch the sunset.