Some of the most “sought-after” vacation spots, best coastal towns in the country and best beach towns in the South are in ...

See the full list at loveexploring.com to read up on more of the best secret beaches in the country. You can also see our previous coverage of the North Carolina spots named among America's "most ...

Discover all the fun things to do in North Carolina — from cultural landmarks to hidden gems, scenic outdoor escapes, and ...

Over a four-week period, readers of USA TODAY voted daily for their favorite beaches to determine the winners.

One of the five largest counties in North Carolina, Pender offers more than 871 square miles to explore, including 25 miles of coastline spread across two beautiful beaches. Though it’s located on a ...

Just in time for summer, Dr. Beach has revealed his definitive ranking of the best beaches in the U.S., from the Hamptons to ...

To create our official guide to North Carolina ... Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) in New Bern is the closest airport to the towns and beaches that make up the Crystal Coast—about ...

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 ...

But the Southern Outer Banks, also known as the Crystal Coast, is its own distinct region of North Carolina. The 85-mile ...