Top 5 Beaches In North Carolina
1. Cape Hatteras Island – Outer Banks
You will find serene beaches where simple pleasures reign supreme. The serene atmosphere here is ideal for a trip full of fishing, surfing, and scuba diving. This along with great restaurants and amazing sunsets have earned Hatteras a reputation for being one of the top vacation destinations in the United States.
2. Wrightsville Beach
Wrightsville Beach is the closest beach to Wilmington, a town that’s home to the University of North Carolina. The male to female ratio is 41% male to 59% female. Adding scenery to scenery, this makes Wrightsville beach our solid #2. While taking a break from people watching, you can also enjoy spending your days fishing, surfing, scuba diving or boating.
3. Kitty Hawk
Kitty Hawk Beach is a great traditional east coast beach town. Aside from relaxing on the beach, there are incredible sand dunes to play on. Kitty Hawk is famous for where the Wright Brothers made the very first flight of an airplane. It is also next to Kill Devil Hills, the original home of the Grave Digger monster truck, presently in Elizabeth City.
4. Emerald Isle
The quaint town of Emerald Isle is instantly appealing for its local charm, but the scenery and long list of activities will keep visitors entertained time and time again. Spend your trip kayaking, deep sea fishing, scuba diving and enjoying this small town with big character.
5. Duck
Located in the Outer Banks, Duck is home to luxurious and spacious vacation rentals right on the Atlantic ocean. You can spend your days relaxing on the beach or trying new adventurous activities like para-sailing, kayaking, or deep sea fishing. This town is also known for its great shops, so be sure to leave some extra room in your luggage.