It’s National Beach Day! Here Are the Best Beaches in NC

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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.

1. Emerald Isle

   • Offers clean beaches, a relaxed atmosphere, and a popular fishing pier

2. Bald Head Island

   • Ideal for travelers seeking some rest and relaxation

3. Cape Hatteras

   • Home to the black-and-white-striped lighthouse

4. Corolla/Currituck Beach

   • Explore the area’s lighthouse or historic district

5. Ocracoke Island

   • Only accessible by boat or air

6. Topsail Island

   • Gets its name from folklore that pirate ships would hide behind the inlet with their topsails showing

7. Oak Island

   •  Offers 65 public beach access point

8. Wrightsville Beach

   • Offers everything from kayaking, surfing, and scuba diving options to jogging trails and golf courses

9. Atlantic Beach

   • One of the most developed beach areas in North Carolina

10. Duck

    • Outer Banks

11. Nags Head

    • Most popular destinations along the Outer Banks

12. Carolina Beach

    • Home to Carolina Beach State Park

13. Kitty Hawk

    • Home of Orville and Wilbur Wright

14. Kure Beach

    • Explore Fort Fisher State Historic Site

Find more information about each beach here.