I grew up often visiting the Gulf Coast, where beach days meant soft white sand, slow sunsets, and the hum of cicadas in the pine trees just beyond the dunes. However, something about the North ...

USA TODAY 10Best readers voted Holden Beach and Ocean Isle Beach among the best in North Carolina. The mountains of North Carolina are the perfect summer destination for many - but for residents of ...

Outer Banks ranked No. 14 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 summer list. USA TODAY named Atlantic Beach the top North Carolina beach for summer travel. More beach towns like Duck, Ocracoke, and Avon ...

StarNews readers voted Wrightsville Beach the best beach in the Wilmington area. Wrightsville Beach received just over 22% of the 1,254 votes cast, narrowly beating Carolina Beach. Surf City, Topsail ...

Each beach listing includes things to do, dining recommendations, and parking information. Beaches range from family-friendly options like Carolina Beach and Holden Beach to more secluded destinations ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Carova Beach and Bald Head Island ranked among top U.S. secret beaches in 2025. Visitors can hike, kayak and view wild horses or ...

Travel is dangerous.” That is how the North Carolina Department of Transportation described N.C. Highway 12 after announcing ...

The mountains of North Carolina are the perfect summer destination for many - but for residents of mountainous regions like Western N.C., the warmest months of the year can go hand-in-hand with a ...