Coastal North Carolina

Travel Guide

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Wilmington featuring an administrative buidling
Wilmington which includes interior views, heritage architecture and heritage elements
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Where to stay in Coastal North Carolina

Outer Banks showing fishing, general coastal views and a sandy beach

South Nags Head

If you're spending some time in South Nags Head, Outer Banks Beaches and Bodie Island Lighthouse are top sights worth seeing.

South Nags Head
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Long Beach

Long Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Ocean Crest Pier and Caswell Beach.

Long Beach
Wilmington showing an administrative buidling

Downtown Wilmington

Downtown Wilmington is beloved for its stunning river views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Cape Fear River and The Cotton Exchange.

Downtown Wilmington
Beautiful waves of corolla beach #BVSBlue

Pine Island

While visiting Pine Island, you might make a stop by sights like Outer Banks Beaches and Currituck Banks.

Pine Island
The beautiful Corolla beach

Whalehead Beach

While visiting Whalehead Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Outer Banks Beaches and Currituck Beach.

Whalehead Beach
Walking the beach of Corolla.

Ocean Sands

Ocean Sands might not have many top sights, but Corolla Raceway and Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Ocean Sands
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG
2.5 out of 5
160 Van Campen Blvd, Wilmington, NC
The price is P5,310 per night from 4 May to 5 May
P5,310
P6,000 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"I wanted an economical place near downtown Wilmington, this was perfect. Staff was really nice. Free breakfast was good. I would go back."

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront
3 out of 5
1701 S Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills, NC
The price is P3,862 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
P3,862
P4,355 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The staff is very personable. The hotel is very clean. Great location with easy access. We will stay here again..This place is highly recommended."

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2025

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront
Shutters on the Banks
Shutters on the Banks
3.5 out of 5
405 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, NC
The price is P5,098 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
P5,098
P5,748 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,409 reviews)
Wonderful
"Friendliest staff and the rooms were the cleanest I've seen in a hotel in years"

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2025

Shutters on the Banks
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Atlantic Beach Resort, a Ramada by Wyndham
Atlantic Beach Resort, a Ramada by Wyndham
3 out of 5
715 W. Fort Macon Rd., Atlantic Beach, NC
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Atlantic Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,165 reviews)
"No extra blankets and the kitchen wasnt well equipped, we had 2 forks. Layout wasnt what was shown and the sliding glass door was extremely hard to close."

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2025

Atlantic Beach Resort, a Ramada by Wyndham
A Place at the Beach
A Place at the Beach
2.5 out of 5
1904 E Fort Macon Rd, Atlantic Beach, NC
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Atlantic Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Triple S Marina and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (194 reviews)
"This was our second time staying at A Place at the Beach and we loved it. We love how it is right there at the beach and how they have a playground area and indoor pool, since we have a 2.5 year old. The staff is very nice and helpful when we asked questions. We will definitely be back! :)"

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2025

A Place at the Beach
Ocean Pines Resort
Ocean Pines Resort
3.5 out of 5
1445 Duck Road, Kitty Hawk, NC
Stay at this 3.5-star beach vacation home in Kitty Hawk. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Nor'Banks Sailing and The Sanderling ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (103 reviews)
"I was able to sit on the balcony and see the sunrise and watch dolphins playing in the ocean. If we had an issue they were right there to take care off it."

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2025

Ocean Pines Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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