This location is rich in activities for the entire family to enjoy, including hiking trails, a state aquarium, shopping, dining, and some of the best seafood on the planet. Located on North Carolina's Crystal Coast, the beaches of Pine Knoll Shores are nothing short of beautiful. With south facing beaches lined by the Atlantic Ocean, Pine Knoll Shores provides rolling waves for surfers to enjoy and kids to play in.
A lush maritime forest lines the banks of Pine Knoll Shores and serve as the home to many coastal creatures. The Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area is home to the 265 acre forest owned and maintained by the State of North Carolina. It is one of few remaining maritime forests on North Carolina's barrier islands. Take a peak into the forest and you will find a variety of intriguing of seaside and marshy animals from white egrets to deer and even sea turtles.