The best beaches in the world
Many travelers on North Carolina beach vacations are astonished at the hundreds of miles of beautiful coastline this state has to offer. Long stretches of golden sand, great seafood, fishing, sailing and golfing, all coalesce to bring you one of the best seaside vacations you may ever experience.
The Crystal Coast area of the Coastal Plain is a major destination for North Carolina beach vacations, and can get booked up in the summer, when locals and tourists flock to the area for the fresh sea breezes, a welcome respite from the summer heat. Atlantic Beach is one of the most popular resort beaches in this area, with plenty of shops, restaurants and dance clubs. The beach is a lovely stretch of sand lined by grasses and wild sea oats. Emerald Isle nearby is another great place to access the beach, and has deep sea diving, kayaking, and other sports available.
Holden Beach further south along the coast is one of the most famous North Carolina beach destinations and is actually located on an island in Brunswick County. A family-friendly beach, it's a great place to get a vacation rental and just relax for a week. The calm channel of water on the north side of Holden Beach is perfect for kayaking, boating, fishing, and other sports.
The Outer Banks of North Carolina are a string of islands off the coast and are some of the best places to go for North Carolina beach vacations. Pictures of the Outer Banks show off what a lovely area it is, and numerous beaches in the islands are perfect for surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, and parasailing. There are protected wildlife refuges, as well as beaches where you can drive a 4x4 out onto the sand. You can even go diving among shipwrecks at the Graveyard of the Atlantic!
When you think beaches in North Carolina, you might first think of the Outer Banks. While these isolated beaches are stunningly beautiful, some travelers find them difficult to reach. If you would rather sink your toes into the sand of the mainland, you might want to plan Wrightsville Beach vacations. This section of the North [...]
Are you craving beach vacations without a passport? There are plenty of beaches in the coastal US that can satisfy your urge for some serious sunshine. One of the best examples in the country is Outer Banks vacations. In the Outer Banks of North Carolina, travelers will find spectacular sunsets, great opportunities for fishing excursions, [...]