The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has put together an interactive map showing where to find public access beaches in North Carolina and information about parking and costs.

Which North Carolina beach is best for you and your family? Use our guide to help you decide where to put your umbrella and ...

Visiting the beach puts you in touch with nature and with your soul. Listening to waves crash as the sun rises, taking in the ...

[BEST OF THE BEST: These NC beaches are among the best in the South, Southern Living says.] While some restaurants do close at the end of summer, plenty of North Carolina beach spots stay open to ...