The North Carolina coast comprises 300 miles of barrier island beaches, quaint waterfront towns, beautiful beaches and endless activities! We’ll share some of our favorite beaches in North Carolina plus things to do, places to stay, and cool restaurants and bars.
Dolphins swimming by during breakfast. Kayaking past wild horses before lunch. Savoring local Bites & Blues in the afternoon. Dancing to live music in the evening. Does a couple’s getaway from Raleigh get much better than the Crystal Coast? Last weekend, Craig and I escaped from the kids for a well-earned parent break to Beaufort […]
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As an Australian who grew up on the beaches near Sydney, I can’t recommend beach life enough. And if you’re looking for a beach getaway to experience some sun, sand and seclusion, then one of the best places is on the Outer Banks beaches – only a 4-hour drive from Raleigh! The Outer Banks are
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Nestled on the pristine shores of Ocean Isle in the Brunswick Islands of North Carolina, the Ocean Isle Inn stands as a charming beacon for travelers seeking a tranquil coastal retreat. Ocean Isle Beach is one of the barrier islands in the Brunswick Islands and is famous for its family-friendly beach vibes, pristine white sandy
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For a small island that’s only 16-miles long you will find there are plenty of cool things to do on Ocracoke Island, but with that slow living pace you are craving! We want you to slip into that blissful ease before you arrive, so we’re saving you the hassle of wandering and researching what to
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P.S. Please get rid of the flies! I laughed aloud as I swatted a few away. It was Fall, so the flies weren’t at their summer peak, but I know only too well about annoying flies in an already intense heat. I was sitting at a bench reading scores of letters and stories from small
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It didn’t take me long to connect to the Ocracoke Island vibe on our recent spring getaway from Raleigh. “Gosh I really like it here,” I said as we pulled up to our vacation rental and saw the golf cart parked in the drive, the bikes leaning against the house, and the huge property on
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Wrightsville Beach is a quaint seaside town with endless opportunities for adventures. It boasts a pristine sandy beach and clear waters, but apart from sunbathing and swimming, there are many other things to do in Wrightsville Beach to keep you busy on a day trip from Raleigh. Now that we live in Raleigh permanently, a
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We have plenty of amazing white sand beaches on the North Carolina Coast, but none are more breathtaking than the pure white sands of North Carolina’s Ocean Isle Beach. One of the things I love about this state is that no matter your style of travel you can find a NC beach vacation to match
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On previous trips to the Outer Banks, we cruised right on by Roanoke Island, focused instead on soaking up the warm rays and salty vibe of the beautiful beaches in the OBX. A winter vacation gave us the chance to turn our eyes inland a little and discover a different kind of treasure that the
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We love visiting the Outer Banks with our kids. It is the place to create long lasting memories in a pristine environment perfectly suited to outdoor adventures. How can they ever forget doing these Outer Banks activities like hang gliding over the sand dunes, or breaking into a trot for the first time while horseback
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Wilmington was our first real getaway from Raleigh when we first moved to North Carolina in 2004 and instantly fell for its charm, history and beautiful riverfront location. Growing up in Australia we were fans of Dawson’s Creek and One Tree Hill (both filmed in Wilmington), and that’s how we first came to know of
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Carolina Beach is one of the best family beaches in North Carolina and at just over a two hour drive from Raleigh, it also makes for one of the best getaways from Raleigh. But if you’ve never been and don’t know what to do in Carolina Beach, we’ve got you covered! With its famous wooden
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