There’s nowhere on earth quite like the Outer Banks, a string of wild but well-loved barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina. Learn more about our 2025 Vacation of the Year.

With more than 300 miles of coastline stretching from the Outer Banks in the north to the coastal reserves of the south, the best family beaches in North Carolina are some of the best beaches ...

To make it easier for you to pick the perfect spot, I’ve put together this guide to the best beaches in North Carolina for ...

Marisa Méndez, Senior Editor The beaches in Outer Banks stretch for more than 100 miles along the barrier islands that frame the eastern coast of North Carolina. These sands are known for their ...

Marisa Méndez, Senior Editor Covering 39 acres overlooking the Currituck Sound, Whalehead in Historic Corolla is a 1920s ... The Currituck Beach Lighthouse is less than a half-mile north, so ...