“A popular destination along North Carolina’s Crystal Coast, Atlantic Beach offers stunning scenery along the Atlantic Ocean ...

North Carolina's miles of coastline make it a seafood lover's haven, and this charming coastal town located near Wilmington ...

Some of the most "sought-after" vacation spots, best coastal towns in the country and best beach towns in the South are in our state, reports say.

nearby amenities and the opinions of experts and travelers to decide the best North Carolina beaches. Load up your beach wagon, and vote below to help determine next year's list. SUMMARY Belongs ...

A recent 10Best Readers' Choice survey named the top 10 beach picks in N.C. It included some of the beaches closest to ...

Southern Living readers ranked the "50 Best Beach Towns in the South 2025" and three in North Carolina made the list: Wrightsville Beach, Topsail Beach and Oak Island. Wrightsville Beach and ...

North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher ... Holden Beach is a great place to go because it has received recognition as one of best “family beaches” in the country by National Geographic Traveler.

Readers can vote daily for their favorite North Carolina beach until May 19. Winners will be announced on May 28. The beaches were nominated by a panel of experts. Nine Wilmington-area beaches are ...

Despite major damages to waterways caused by Helene, these Western NC locations were voted among 2025's best by USA TODAY ...

North Carolina’s sandy shores are making national headlines again, with multiple beach towns earning spots on two recent lists of the best summer vacation destinations in the United States.