Today is National Beach Day!
Now, granted, it is a Tuesday, so you may have to work, but if you’re looking to plan a quick vacation sometime soon, here are some of the best beaches in North Carolina.
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Emerald Isle
- Offers clean beaches, a relaxed atmosphere, and a popular fishing pier
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Bald Head Island
- Ideal for travelers seeking some rest and relaxation
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Cape Hatteras
- Home to the black-and-white-striped lighthouse
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Corolla/Currituck Beach
- Explore the area’s lighthouse or historic district
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Ocracoke Island
- Only accessible by boat or air
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Topsail Island
- Gets its name from folklore that pirate ships would hide behind the inlet with their topsails showing
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Oak Island
- Offers 65 public beach access point
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Wrightsville Beach
- Offers everything from kayaking, surfing, and scuba diving options to jogging trails and golf courses
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Atlantic Beach
- One of the most developed beach areas in North Carolina
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Duck
- Outer Banks
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Nags Head
- Most popular destinations along the Outer Banks
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Carolina Beach
- Home to Carolina Beach State Park
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Kitty Hawk
- Home of Orville and Wilbur Wright
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Kure Beach
- Explore Fort Fisher State Historic Site