Coastal North Carolina Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Wilmington which includes an administrative building
Wilmington showing interior views, heritage architecture and heritage elements
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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
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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
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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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
Sleep Inn
Sleep Inn
2.5 out of 5
5225 Market St, Wilmington, NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.116.520 ₫ per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
2.116.520 ₫
2.391.667 ₫ total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Muy buena atención del personal"

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Sleep Inn
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 Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,524 reviews)
"only complaint was we had noisy neighbors but its mid summer and expected"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Shutters on the Banks
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 4.864.286 ₫ per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
4.864.286 ₫
5.484.483 ₫ total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Beach getaway
"Location was great, beach access right on property and close to food. Would stay again"

Reviewed on 28 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 Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,203 reviews)
"2 night stay with family to enjoy beach. Nice room and facilities."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 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 centre. Popular attractions Sea Scape Golf Links and Monument ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (121 reviews)
"Wonderful place to stay!"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Sea Scape Beach and Golf Villas
A Place at the Beach
A Place at the Beach
2.5 out of 5
1904 E Fort Macon Rd, Atlantic Beach, NC
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Atlantic Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Triple S Marina and Anchorage ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (223 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025

A Place at the Beach
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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