Coastal North Carolina Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Coastal North Carolina
Coastal North Carolina
Coastal North Carolina
Coastal North Carolina
Coastal North Carolina

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Where to stay in Coastal North Carolina

A beautiful summer of the lighthouse at Bodie Island on the Outer Banks in North Carolina. Dreamy beach look.

South Nags Head

While visiting South Nags Head, you might make a stop by sights like Outer Banks Beaches and Bodie Island Lighthouse.

South Nags Head
Silhoutted Ocean Pier at Sunrise

Long Beach

Long Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Caswell Beach and 57th Place West Access Park.

Long Beach
A sunny view down a wooden boardwalk and a large Ferris wheel at the Carolina Beach Amusement Park in Wilmington, North Carolina in the USA.

Wilmington Beach

While there might not be top attractions in Wilmington Beach, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Carolina Beach Lake Park and Carolina Beach Boardwalk.

Wilmington Beach
Downtown Wilmington

Downtown Wilmington

Downtown Wilmington is known for its stunning river views, and with sights like Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Cape Fear River, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wilmington.

Downtown Wilmington
Oak Island Lighthouse Beams into the Seafoam at Fort Caswell

Caswell Beach

You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Caswell Beach. You might want to make time for a stop at Oak Island Lighthouse or Oak Island Golf Club.

Caswell Beach
The last light fades over Whole Head Bay on the East Coast in North Carolina

Whalehead Beach

While visiting Whalehead Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Outer Banks Beaches and Currituck Beach.

Whalehead Beach
Shutters on the Banks

Shutters on the Banks

3.5 out of 5
405 S. Virginia Dare Trail Kill Devil Hills NC
The price is NZ$259 per night from 26 May to 27 May
NZ$259
26 May - 27 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,794 reviews)
Private access to the beach and 2 nice pools were a huge plus for picking this property. Loved the location too!

Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Shutters on the Banks
Mia's Boutique Hotel

Mia's Boutique Hotel

2 out of 5
7115 S Virginia Dare Trail Nags Head NC
The price is NZ$124 per night from 28 May to 29 May
NZ$124
28 May - 29 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Nags Head. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (750 reviews)
Great place to stay

Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Mia's Boutique Hotel
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
301 N Water St Wilmington NC
The price is NZ$271 per night from 25 May to 26 May
NZ$271
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,538 reviews)
Centrally located, rooms were nice, staff was nice

Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
A Place at the Beach

A Place at the Beach

2.5 out of 5
1904 E Fort Macon Rd Atlantic Beach NC
Stay at this beach apartment in Atlantic Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Triple S Marina and Les and Sally Moore ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (324 reviews)
The condominium definitely needs to be updated.

Reviewed on 17 May 2026

A Place at the Beach
Atlantic Beach Resort

Atlantic Beach Resort

3 out of 5
715 W. Fort Macon Rd. Atlantic Beach NC
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Atlantic Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,281 reviews)
I've been coming to this resort for many years when it was part of our timeshare. I can say they have really improved the property since they're pulling out of the timeshare business. It was cleaner, just overall better quality. Wonderful check-in and contact with the hosts. I would definitely come ...

Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Atlantic Beach Resort
Sea Scape Beach and Golf Villas

Sea Scape Beach and Golf Villas

3.5 out of 5
4724 N. Croatan Hwy Kitty Hawk NC
Stay at this golf condo in Kitty Hawk. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Sea Scape Golf Links and Monument to a Century ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (155 reviews)
The property was as we expected. A few very minor problems (a light in the livingroom did not work-there werelots of

Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Sea Scape Beach and Golf Villas
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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