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

Over a four-week period, readers of USA TODAY voted daily for their favorite beaches to determine the winners. Three New Hanover County island beaches were featured, including Carolina Beach in ...

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

Just in time for memorial Day, Dr. Beach has released the top 10 best beaches in the United States for 2025. How did Florida ...

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

Warmer highs developing and sunshine continues for Tuesday. Rain chances rise on Thursday as we monitor a coastal low.

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 ...

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 ...

But the Southern Outer Banks, also known as the Crystal Coast, is its own distinct region of North Carolina ... Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) in New Bern is the closest airport to the towns ...

For the second year in a row, Florida failed to hit the top spot on the 2025 list of Dr. Beach's Top ... at Cape Hatteras National Seashore in North Carolina because of an "oily substance leaking ...