But the Southern Outer Banks, also known as the Crystal Coast, is its own distinct region of North Carolina. The 85-mile ...

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 ...

Florida's heat, crowds, and costs are pushing some retirees to a quieter corner of North Carolina: the beachy town of ...

Any way you slice it, North Carolina has lucked out as a state. With its charming mountain towns, bustling cities, and quiet sandy beaches, North Carolina makes the cut on any travel list—and we just ...

We've rounded up a dozen of North Carolina's best beaches — as decided by readers — from the northern Outer Banks to Sunset Beach. Why it matters: It's nearly summer, and we live in one of the finest ...

Stay at the Atlantis, a vintage 1960s lodge in Pine Knoll Shores with ocean-view rooms and complimentary beach chairs. See the wild horses on Cape Lookout National Seashore. Rent a kayak or ...

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 ...

The US Census Bureau found that 20% of Americans moved to a new state in 2023 alone. North Carolina was among the top five, along with Florida, Texas and California. North Carolina has the three ...

Beaches may not be for every dog breed, but combining the right dog and a suitable beach is an unforgettable time. The beach provides new sights, sounds, smells, or maybe a great game of frisbee.