Atlantic Beach: Willis Ave
About
Atlantic Beach: Willis Ave is a public beach access point in North Carolina, managed by the town of Atlantic Beach, which sits about 1.3 miles away. The access is accessible, making it a straightforward option for reaching the sand. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall stand out. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 76°F and October highs around 74°F, while July and August climb to about 86°F. If you want to pair a beach visit with a walk, the Atlantic Beach Connector Path is about 1.2 miles away and the Elliott Coues Nature Trail is about 1.4 miles off. Oyster Point Camp lies roughly 5 miles away, and the Neusiok Trail is about 5.5 miles from the access.
Beach Details
Parking
None at the access
Restrooms
None
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Atlantic Beach: Willis Ave
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, 1.1 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 PathHiking1.2 mi
- Elliott Coues Nature TrailHiking1.4 mi
- Inner Loop Trail (Green)Hiking3.1 mi
- Oyster Point CampCamping5 mi
- Neusiok TrailHiking5.5 mi
- Alice G. Hoffman Nature TrailHiking6.2 mi
- Theodore Roosevelt Nature TrailHiking6.3 mi
- Camp TrailHiking6.3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
