A recent 10Best Readers' Choice survey named the top 10 beach picks in N.C. It included some of the beaches closest to.

Coastal North Carolina is where dozens of major movies, as well as iconic TV shows like "Dawson’s Creek" and "One Tree Hill," ...

Which North Carolina beach is best for you and your family? Use our guide to help you decide where to put your umbrella and ...

This beach town just south of Wilmington rivals the Outer Banks—with fewer crowds, better eats, and plenty of fun things to ...

A new study found that non-storm flooding is occurring in N.C. coastal areas more often due to a combination of factors, ...

Part of the 85-mile barrier island that’s affectionately known as the Crystal Coast or the Southern Outer Banks, Emerald Isle ...

Readers can vote daily for their favorite North Carolina beach until May 19 ... Wildlife lovers can set off along the Oak Island Nature Center to search for native birds and mammals, while ...

Morganton is a great place to use as a home base while you explore some of the nearby hiking trails. Pisgah National Forest, ...

Some people swear they'd have more luck on a treasure hunt than finding a beach vacation that doesn’t break the bank. But ...

Just don’t forget to get your North Carolina fishing license ... There are many sidewalks, nature trails, and bike paths throughout Emerald Isle. Like many beach towns, it can also be traversed ...

Just don’t forget to get your North Carolina fishing license ... There are many sidewalks, nature trails, and bike paths throughout Emerald Isle. Like many beach towns, it can also be traversed ...

The mountains of North Carolina are the perfect summer ... The beach's 10Best entry praised the splendor of nature available to visitors of the beach, from spotting dolphins and the occasional ...