Coastal North Carolina Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Wilmington featuring an administrative building
Wilmington which includes heritage architecture, heritage elements and interior views
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Where to stay in Coastal North Carolina

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South Nags Head

While visiting South Nags Head, you might make a stop by sights like Bodie Island Lighthouse and Oregon Inlet Fishing Center.

South Nags Head
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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
Wilmington featuring an administrative building

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
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Whalehead Beach

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

Whalehead Beach
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Ocean Sands

While visiting Ocean Sands, you might make a stop by sights like Corolla Beach and Outer Banks Beaches.

Ocean Sands
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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 Caswell Beach.

Caswell Beach
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$211 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
NZ$211
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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! (1,418 reviews)
Everything, It's our getaway destination, been 3 times this year.

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Sleep Inn

Sleep Inn

2.5 out of 5
5225 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is NZ$150 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
NZ$150
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,040 reviews)
Quiet, clean

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Sleep Inn
John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

2 out of 5
2009 S Virginia Dare Trl Kill Devil Hills NC
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 helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,840 reviews)
It was clean and the staff were very nice. It's right at the beach which is great. The breakfast was fine but can be improved.

Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
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 family-friendly apartment in Atlantic Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Triple S Marina and Les and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (272 reviews)
Pool was amazing the views were amazing and the hot tubs were awesome

Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

A Place at the Beach
RIGHT ON THE BEACH - special rates spring Larry's Lazy Susan  HC Elevator PETS

RIGHT ON THE BEACH - special rates spring Larry's Lazy Susan HC Elevator PETS

North Topsail Beach NC
Stay at this beach holiday home in North Topsail Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a water park. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (220 reviews)
Over the past 26 years we’ve stayed in a LOT of vacation homes on Topsail Island and Larry’s Lazy Susan is absolutely one of the very best we’ve been privileged to spend our time in! Lightning fast communication, awesome layout for medium-sized groups (we had 7 and had more space than we knew what ...

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

RIGHT ON THE BEACH - special rates spring Larry's Lazy Susan HC Elevator PETS
Kasa Southside Wilmington

Kasa Southside Wilmington

4 out of 5
2910 Midtown Way Wilmington NC
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Riverwalk and Wrightsville Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (144 reviews)
The apartments were very clean and spacious. The kitchens were wonderful! The virtual check-in was practical and easy. There was also plenty of parking.

Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

Kasa Southside Wilmington
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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