Bogue Inlet Pier is the town's most obvious landmark: a long fishing pier pushing into the Atlantic, with beachgoers below and anglers above. Even if you do not fish, it is a good place to read the water and watch the mood of the beach.
Rules, hours, and fees change by season, so check before planning a late-night or early-morning session. In summer it can be busy, but that social bustle is part of the pier's role.