Some of the most “sought-after” vacation spots, best coastal towns in the country and best beach towns in the South are in ...

We've rounded up a dozen of North ... Check the ferry schedule. Holden remains a popular destination for the whole family, even your furry ones. Great for: Families, seashell hunting, bike riding ...

A man and teen girl were first caught in rip currents Saturday at the East end of Holden Beach, an island in Brunswick County ...

Holden Beach, Oak Island, Ocean Isle Beach, Sunset Beach, Surf City, Topsail Beach and Wrightsville Beach are among 20 finalists. An expert panel has nominated their top beaches in North Carolina.

USA TODAY named Atlantic Beach the top North Carolina beach for summer travel. More beach towns like Duck, Ocracoke, and Avon also received national praise. North Carolina’s sandy shores are ...

Two Loggerhead sea turtle nests were spotted on May 22 and two more nests were laid out on May 28. The Turtle Patrol has marked the nests and expect to see hatchlings in mid-to-late July.

Readers can vote daily for their favorite North Carolina beach until May 19. Winners will be announced on May 28. The beaches ...

North Carolina’s sandy shores are making national headlines again, with multiple beach towns earning spots on two recent lists of the best summer vacation destinations in the United States.