Sea Oats at Atlantic Beach - Coastal Carolina

Sea Oats rise up from the sand along the beach at Fort Macon State Park, Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. Beaufort Inlet is seen in the distance, the Atlantic Ocean beyond.

The park features an undeveloped beach, a Civil War era fort and the Elliot Coues Nature Trail. Popular activities include hiking, surf fishing, bicycling and bird watching. Beach combing is another popular endeavor.