NC Coastal

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.

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18 Fun Things to do on Ocracoke Island (OBX at its best)

For a small island that's only 16-miles long you will find there are plenty of ...
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The Kindred Spirit Mailbox hike on Bird Island, NC (A heartwarming Adventure)

P.S. Please get rid of the flies! I laughed aloud as I swatted a few ...
Aerial view of a town on the harbour

11 Reasons to Visit Ocracoke Island in the Outer Banks (call your Soul home)

It didn’t take me long to connect to the Ocracoke Island vibe on our recent ...
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Your Guide To A Fun Wrightsville Beach Day Trip From Raleigh

Wrightsville Beach is a quaint seaside town with endless opportunities for adventures. It boasts a ...
beach with beach houses along the sand

15 Awesome Things to Do in Ocean Isle Beach, NC

We have plenty of amazing white sand beaches on the North Carolina Coast, but none ...
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15 Fun Things to Do in Manteo & Roanoke Island, NC

On previous trips to the Outer Banks, we cruised right on by Roanoke Island, focused ...
Family of four horse riding on the beach in the Outer Banks

7 Fun Outer Banks Activities (to Enjoy With Kids)

We love visiting the Outer Banks with our kids. It is the place to create ...
Lady standing on a boardwalk overlooking a river and bridge

Guide on Things to Do in Wilmington, NC (See, Eat, Drink, Stay)

Wilmington was our first real getaway from Raleigh when we first moved to North Carolina ...
Caroline Makepeace having a cocktail on a pier overlooking Carolina Beach

17 Essential Things to Do in Carolina Beach (+ where to stay)

Carolina Beach is one of the best family beaches in North Carolina and at just ...
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13 Great Beaches near Raleigh (within a 3 hour drive)

As someone who grew up on the beach in Australia and now lives in Raleigh, ...
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