We rank the 14 Best North Carolina Beaches. See which places our readers like the best, and vote for your favorites.

Prepare for tasty seafood, oceanfront stays, and beautiful beaches at this Crystal Coast escape. For beachfront access, stay at Islander Hotel & Resort or rent a spacious home through Emerald Isle ...

Carolina Beach is one of the best family-friendly beaches in North Carolina and offers a plethora of activities and things to do. Being just over a two-hour drive from Raleigh, it’s the perfect spot ...

Fewer people means more lodging options. Visitors to Wilmington’s Island Beaches can choose from an impressive variety of family-friendly accommodations like full-service hotels with stunning ...

From ocean views to stylish rooms, these North Carolina beach hotels offer affordable escapes that feel far more luxurious than they cost.

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Bob Kensekco is a snowbird from Maine who has spent the last three months vacationing in Carolina Beach. Finding the right place to travel for Kensekco isn’t easy. A spinal ...

Once upon a time, beach towns practically rolled up the sidewalks at the end of summer, and many shops and restaurants shut down over fall and winter. Now, that isn’t the case anymore for many of ...

RALEIGH (WTVD) -- In North Carolina this time of year beaches are typically gearing up for visitors, but because of the coronavirus pandemic, many popular ones are closed to tourists. Beaches in Dare ...

Dreaming of your next beach escape but torn between the rugged Pacific and the breezy Atlantic? You’re not alone. The coastlines of California and the Carolinas promise two very different (but equally ...

For beachfront access, stay at Islander Hotel & Resort or rent a spacious home through Emerald Isle Realty. Take in the gorgeous water views while spending the day on one of the wide beaches. Fill up ...