With some great road trip options available in the surrounding area, having your own car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to explore everything that Surf City, 20 miles away, has to offer. Soak up the sights starting with Surf City Pier, Ohana Paddle Sports and Mia’s Marketplace. Atlantic Beach is another popular destination. It’s 30 miles away and offers an array of intriguing things to do. North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, Fort Macon State Park and Beaufort Historic Site are only the start.