Atlantic is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in eastern Carteret County, North Carolina, United States.

It is the location of the eastern terminus of US-70, and the ferry terminal for access to North Core Banks in the Cape Lookout National Seashore.

The community is located east of the United States Marine Corps installation MCOLF Atlantic which is primarily used for helicopter and aggressor force exercises.

Atlantic is home to Luther L. Smith and Son Seafood, the last operating fish house in the town.

By the Core Sound Loop Rd, near the White Point Take Out (on the other side), there is also a dead end sign facing south towards the harbor as well.