With more than 300 miles of Atlantic coastline, North Carolina is one of the nation's top beach destinations. Take your pick of pristine sandy stretches on quiet barrier islands or lively beach towns.

An interactive map shows how parts of North Carolina could be submerged in water ... The state has also widened its beaches ...

From pirates to first flight, Coastal North Carolina can be called "the most historical place in the United States of America ...

Now, that isn’t the case anymore for many of North Carolina’s beaches, where visitors book trips year round. Coastal towns from the Outer Banks and Wilmington through Sunset Beach are ...

The Outer Banks consist of a collection of barrier islands along the North Carolina coast. The area is split into three regions, according to the Visitors Bureau: the Northern Beaches, Roanoke ...

From a family-friendly vacation to a Nicholas Sparks-inspired getaway, the coast of North Carolina is characterized by wide, sandy beaches with conserved dunes, beachfront rental houses and a laid ...