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

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 ...

Spend time in the sand or explore the village of Wrightsville Beach. This surfer-friendly beach town is the place to learn to ...

A Brunswick town is known for having one of the widest, most stable beaches along the N.C. coast, and one that doesn't rely ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. North Carolina’s sandy shores are making national headlines again, with multiple beach towns earning spots on two recent lists of the ...

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.

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 ...

North Carolina waters host at least 14 shark species, varying by region and season. Bull sharks cause most local bites due to size, aggression and fresh water access. Avoid shark encounters by ...

ATLANTIC CITY, N.C. — Leaders at a popular North Carolina beach destination are telling people to be careful if they plan to swim in the ocean. Atlantic City officials shared images of the water in ...

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 ...