10 Best North Carolina Beaches

From a family-friendly vacation to a Nicholas Sparks-inspired getaway, North Carolina's coast is characterized by wide, sandy beaches, beachside rental homes, and a laid-back approach to life.

Emerald Isle

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Bald Head Island

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Cape Hatteras

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Corolla/Currituck Beach

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Ocracoke Island

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Topsail Island

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Oak Island

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Wrightsville Beach

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Atlantic Beach

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Duck

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