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, Bodie Island Lighthouse and Oregon Inlet Fishing Center 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
The beautiful Corolla beach

Whalehead Beach

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

Whalehead 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 Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Cape Fear River.

Downtown Wilmington
Wilmington showing an administrative buidling

Wilmington Historic District

A noteworthy feature of Wilmington Historic District is its stunning river views. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Live Oak Bank Pavilion.

Wilmington Historic District
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Corolla Light

If you're spending some time in Corolla Light, Whale Head Bay and Whalehead are top sights worth seeing.

Corolla Light
Sleep Inn
Sleep Inn
2.5 out of 5
5225 Market St, Wilmington, NC
The price is P3,894 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
P3,894
P4,400 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 9 - Feb 10
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"I truly appreciate all the nice and friendly staff members that I encountered during my stay. Everyone went above and beyond to make sure all my needs were met."

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2025

Sleep Inn
John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
2 out of 5
2009 S Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills, NC
The price is P3,385 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
P3,385
P3,817 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 22 - Jan 23
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,872 reviews)
"clean and oceanfront"

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2025

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 out of 5
301 N Water St, Wilmington, NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P8,179 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
P8,179
P9,243 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,072 reviews)
"Great!"

Reviewed on Jan 7, 2025

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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! (1,152 reviews)
"We were very pleased with the check in and overall room conditions. Rooms could use some updating. Tile was chipped in several places and toilets were very loose a few cabinets would not stay shut. The room was very clean and spacious. The beds were very comfortable. The down sides were pool heat ..."

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2025

Atlantic Beach Resort, a Ramada by Wyndham
Ocean Pines Resort by Capital Vacations
Ocean Pines Resort by Capital Vacations
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 The Sanderling Spa and Nor'Banks ...
8/10 Very Good! (98 reviews)
"I loved the oak trees and the birds. Our site had an amazing view of the ocean as we were on the 3rd floor. We saw humpback whales, dolphins, pelicans, terns, grebes, and more. We appreciated our time there and intend to return."

Reviewed on Jan 7, 2025

Ocean Pines Resort by Capital Vacations
Kasa Southside Wilmington
Kasa Southside Wilmington
4 out of 5
2910 Midtown Way, Wilmington, NC
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Stanley Rehder Carnivorous ...
9/10 Wonderful! (107 reviews)
"Beautifully decorated, quiet, great location! Will definitely stay again and again!!"

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2024

Kasa Southside Wilmington
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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