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 ...

A North Carolina town boasts a quiet setting — and is one of the nation’s “ultimate beach destinations,” new rankings show. Kure Beach ties for No. 2 on a list of places offering affordable prices, ...

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 ...