Coastal North Carolina, NC

Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Coastal North Carolina

Outer Banks showing fishing, general coastal views and a sandy beach

South Nags Head

4.5/5(43 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in South Nags Head, Outer Banks Beaches and Bodie Island Lighthouse are top sights worth seeing.

South Nags Head
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Long Beach

4.5/5(25 area reviews)

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
Wilmington showing an administrative buidling

Downtown Wilmington

Downtown Wilmington is beloved for its stunning river views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Cape Fear River and The Cotton Exchange.

Downtown Wilmington
The beautiful Corolla beach

Whalehead Beach

5/5(1 area review)

While visiting Whalehead Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Outer Banks Beaches and Currituck Beach.

Whalehead Beach
Beautiful waves of corolla beach #BVSBlue

Pine Island

4.5/5(41 area reviews)

While visiting Pine Island, you might make a stop by sights like Outer Banks Beaches and Currituck Banks.

Pine Island
Walking the beach of Corolla.

Ocean Sands

4/5(1 area review)

Ocean Sands might not have many top sights, but Corolla Raceway and Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Ocean Sands
John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
2 out of 5
2009 S Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills, NC
The price is AED 327 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
AED 327
AED 369 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,880 reviews)
"Very clean, nice staff."

Reviewed on 26 March 2025

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
Sleep Inn
Sleep Inn
2.5 out of 5
5225 Market St, Wilmington, NC
The price is AED 267 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
AED 267
AED 302 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"They have the smallest beds and being pregnant did not help!! Breakfast was good...Staff was amazing"

Reviewed on 24 March 2025

Sleep Inn
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 AED 247 per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
AED 247
AED 278 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Good hotel for a quick over night or 2. Stayed here in March weather wasn't quite warm but good enough for a beach trip. I took a dog and all pets stay on first floor. Hotel is right on the beach and close to many restaurants. Liked that they had an indoor pool and jacuzzi. Breakfast is paid so we ..."

Reviewed on 22 March 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 WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,162 reviews)
"Its super close to the beach but not so close that you get caught up in traffic or other shenanigans going on in the area."

Reviewed on 11 March 2025

Atlantic Beach Resort, a Ramada by Wyndham
A Place at the Beach
A Place at the Beach
2.5 out of 5
1904 E Fort Macon Rd, Atlantic Beach, NC
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Atlantic Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Triple S Marina and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (192 reviews)
"For a place that is supposed to be ocean front; I was disappointed. Too much distance for me. Otherwise, a nice older place."

Reviewed on 18 March 2025

A Place at the Beach
Ocean Pines Resort
Ocean Pines Resort
3.5 out of 5
1445 Duck Road, Kitty Hawk, NC
Stay at this 3.5-star beach vacation home in Kitty Hawk. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Nor'Banks Sailing and The Sanderling ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (102 reviews)
Family vacation with 2 teenagers
"We recently enjoyed a fantastic family vacation with our two teenagers at this hotel. The location is perfect, just steps away from the ocean, and the apartment was spacious and well-appointed. The beach was stunning and pleasantly uncrowded, making it a peaceful retreat. Our kids even got up early ..."

Reviewed on 15 March 2025

Ocean Pines Resort
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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