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

Spend time in the sand, try out a new watersport, or explore the surfer-friendly village. Here are the best things to do in ...

I grew up often visiting the Gulf Coast, where beach days meant soft white sand, slow sunsets, and the hum of cicadas in the pine trees just beyond the dunes. However, something about the North ...

A Brunswick town is known for having one of the widest, most stable beaches along the N.C. coast, and one that doesn't rely ...

Home to America’s most awesome boardwalks, excellent craft breweries, fresh seafood, unspoiled beaches, and pristine nature, you can be sure to find plenty of things to do in Carolina Beach in North ...

On any given day during summer months, North Carolina’s coastal waters could be filled with sharks looking for their next meal. Most sharks aren’t anything to worry about (and don’t want to make you ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Carova Beach and Bald Head Island ranked among top U.S. secret beaches in 2025. Visitors can hike, kayak and view wild horses or ...

Although the City of Oaks is a land-locked metropolis, one of the many reasons I love living here is that there are so many incredible beaches near Raleigh that are all within a 3 hour drive. We’re ...

The Wilmington, NC area offers 11 beaches with a variety of activities. Suggested activities include visiting piers, lighthouses, museums, and parks. Water activities such as sailing, kayaking, and ...

NEW YORK (AP) — New York and North Carolina have begun to reopen beaches that had been closed due to Hurricane Erin, which sent strong winds and dangerous waves across the U.S. East Coast. Erin’s ...

North Carolina waters host at least 14 shark species, varying by region and season. Bull sharks cause most local bites due to size, aggression and fresh water access. Avoid shark encounters by ...