Coastal North Carolina

Travel Guide

Photo provided by The Crystal Coast Tourism Authority.
Wilmington featuring an administrative building
Wilmington which includes heritage elements, heritage architecture and interior views
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Where to stay in Coastal North Carolina

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South Nags Head

While visiting South Nags Head, you might make a stop by sights like Outer Banks Beaches and Bodie Island Lighthouse.

South Nags Head
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Long Beach

Long Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Ocean Crest Pier and Caswell Beach.

Long Beach
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Wilmington Beach

While there might not be top attractions in Wilmington Beach, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Kure Beach Pier.

Wilmington Beach
Wilmington which includes an administrative building

Downtown Wilmington

Downtown Wilmington is known for its stunning river views, and with sights like Cape Fear River and Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wilmington.

Downtown Wilmington
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Whalehead Beach

While visiting Whalehead Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Outer Banks Beaches and Currituck Beach.

Whalehead Beach
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Ocean Sands

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ocean Sands and surrounding area, you can visit Corolla Raceway and Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars.

Ocean Sands
Shutters on the Banks
Shutters on the Banks
3.5 out of 5
405 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, NC
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,503 reviews)
"The property was clean and the people were very helpful and friendly."

Reviewed on 9 Jun, 2025

Shutters on the Banks
Sleep Inn
Sleep Inn
2.5 out of 5
5225 Market St, Wilmington, NC
The price is S$119 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
S$119
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Staff was professional and quick to help. The elevator broke down, so we had to use the stairwells. Beds were comfortable. Rugs need to be shampooed desperately!"

Reviewed on 8 Jun, 2025

Sleep Inn
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront
3 out of 5
1701 S Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills, NC
The price is S$258 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
S$258
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"The room was decent, was nice having a fridge and microwave not cost extra and being close to the beach"

Reviewed on 6 Jun, 2025

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Atlantic Beach Resort, a Ramada by Wyndham
Atlantic Beach Resort, a Ramada by Wyndham
3 out of 5
715 W. Fort Macon Rd., Atlantic Beach, NC
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Atlantic Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,192 reviews)
"I dont have any particulars."

Reviewed on 8 Jun, 2025

Atlantic Beach Resort, a Ramada by Wyndham
Sea Scape Beach and Golf Villas
Sea Scape Beach and Golf Villas
3.5 out of 5
4724 N. Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC
Stay at this 3.5-star golf condo in Kitty Hawk. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Sea Scape Golf Links and Monument ...
9/10 Wonderful! (116 reviews)
"Loved all the amenities and possible uses of the area."

Reviewed on 5 Jun, 2025

Sea Scape Beach and Golf Villas
Barrier Island Station
Barrier Island Station
2.5 out of 5
1245 Duck Rd, Kitty Hawk, NC
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Kitty Hawk. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Duck Boardwalk and Nor'Banks Sailing ...
7.6/10 Good! (292 reviews)
"Seriously outdated. My units coffee table was falling apart. The TV power cord kept falling out. Outlets didn’t hold phone charger. Carpet is ancient and rippled (needs stretching). Friends unit smelled musty. (They’ve been vacationing here for over 30 years and the couch is the same couch from the ..."

Reviewed on 23 May, 2025

Barrier Island Station
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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