Best places: Beaches in North Carolina

Known for its 1859 lighthouse, these undeveloped islands offer swimming, fishing, camping & birding.

👍👍 I loved this beach even tho the waves were too rough. It was my first time going to a beach in North Carolina, I also went to Atlantic City Beach before this one, that’s another good one. Just be careful with the sharks, they have lifeguards to take care of it and let you know if they see any shark,...

👍👍 It was a warm Saturday morning. We wanted to take the dog for a beach walk. As beaches have strict hours for letting dogs on, we knew we had to make a move. Got there around 8:15(dogs can be on until 9). Plenty of entrances and a good amount of space between land and the water. But it was surprisin...

👍👍 So many public beach access points, and many of them have public bathrooms close by. Lots of parking at each access, although you do have to pay for parking. I think $17 for the day. The lots of patrol so you feel safe leaving your stuff on the beach and ample space so you don’t feel stacked on top...

👍👍 My husband and I live 20 minutes away and we love it here!! Shark teeth are everywhere, as well as really pretty stones!! Being on base, it’s not touristy besides families coming to visit, and I’ve never been when it’s overcrowded. There’s lot of beach access and parking areas, lifeguards during the...

👍👍 The cleanest beach and a calm , quiet place to take a walk. Not many seashells so it's great to take your pets and kids in the evening to see the sunset and a great walk on the beach. Limited parking.

👍👍 ❤️this beach! Free parking if you can find a spot… clean air conditioning bathrooms, and a shower to get sand off. In walk-in distance of several nice shops with great coffee, ice cream and souvenirs! 🌊☀️⛱

👍👍 Great beach access! 2 handicap parks. 1 block from a small public parking lot. Benches at both entrances. Beautiful views.

Expansive sand beach hedged by dunes & sea grasses located on a narrow barrier island.

Secluded 16-mile stretch offering ocean swimming, surfing & fishing, plus combing for shells.

👍👍 Very Beautiful beach!! Not too commercial, and not too crowded (i was here in Aug 3rd week). Beach is very nice, and you can actually go in pretty far out without it getting too deep. There are no life guards - something to keep in mind. Since we were here we also visited Myrtle Beach. Ocean Isle is...

👍👍 Beautiful beach. Clean and not over crowded. Love the Turtle Watch Program. Volunteers were friendly and informative!

👍👍 I can never say enough about the beautiful beaches south of the Outer Banks, no houses blocking your view, the beach is a fun place for the kids and "Big Kid's".. the beach here seems to be more calm than some, with more tide pools, less rip currents , but that Does NOT mean there won't be so still...

👍 Went out here on a hot summers day to cool off. Didn’t have a ski boat but we enjoyed kayaking and playing on the beach and in the water. The day we went it wasn’t crowded at all. I think the admission was $6. Bring what you need to set up camp for the day- shade, sunscreen, food, games, music.

Expansive stretch of white sand with calm waves, a tranquil ambiance & lighthouse views.

👍👍 Fantastic! It's not bad. Not to mention how it looks the water can be clear on occasions. It's quite an amazing area to swim!

🫤 I'm a local, I ain't paying for parking. The five times I've tried to go to this beach, even the paid parking was full. One time I did get to park, the beach is nice, but the same as the beach next door. The lower Brunswick beaches do not have much in the way of amenities or shops. If you aren'...