Atlantic Beach: West Money Island
About
West Money Island is a public beach access point in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, managed by the town of Atlantic Beach. It sits about 0.7 miles from the center of town, which makes it an easy stop for a day at the shore. For comfortable beach weather, late spring and early fall are the sweet spots. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 76°F and October highs around 74°F, while midsummer highs reach about 86°F. If you want to pair a beach visit with time on a trail, the Atlantic Beach Connector Path is about 1.8 miles away and the Elliott Coues Nature Trail is about 2 miles away. A little farther out, the Neusiok Trail is roughly 5 miles off, and Oyster Point Camp, about 4.7 miles away, offers camping.
Beach Details
Parking
None at the access
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Atlantic Beach: West Money Island
North Carolina
Data: North Carolina Division of Coastal Management, public beach access sites. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Mar–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–83°F and lows of 46–72°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Atlantic Beach Wtp, NC weather station, 0.5 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan54° high39° low
- Feb55° high40° low
- Mar61° high46° low
- Apr68° high55° low
- May76° high64° low
- Jun83° high72° low
- Jul86° high76° low
- Aug86° high75° low
- Sep83° high71° low
- Oct74° high60° low
- Nov65° high50° low
- Dec57° high43° low
Nearby
- Atlantic Beach Connector PathHiking1.8 mi
- Elliott Coues Nature TrailHiking2 mi
- Inner Loop Trail (Green)Hiking3.7 mi
- Oyster Point CampCamping4.7 mi
- Neusiok TrailHiking5.2 mi
- Alice G. Hoffman Nature TrailHiking5.6 mi
- Theodore Roosevelt Nature TrailHiking5.7 mi
- Camp TrailHiking7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
