Across Bogue Sound from mainland Carteret County lies Bogue Banks and thereon, Atlantic Beach. What began as a fledgling resort in the 1920s has continued to increase in popularity, complete with amusement parks and beach clubs mingling with hotels and condominiums. Thousands of sun-seekers flock to the area each summer. A 2005 real estate survey has estimated the population of Atlantic Beach, North Carolina at 1,836.