Coastal North Carolina

Travel Guide

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Wilmington featuring an administrative buidling
Wilmington which includes interior views, heritage architecture and heritage elements
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Where to stay in Coastal North Carolina

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South Nags Head

If you're spending some time in South Nags Head, Bodie Island Lighthouse and Oregon Inlet Fishing Center are top sights worth seeing.

South Nags Head
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Long Beach

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 featuring an administrative buidling

Downtown Wilmington

Downtown Wilmington is beloved for its stunning river views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Cape Fear River.

Downtown Wilmington
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Whalehead Beach

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

Whalehead Beach
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Wilmington Beach

While Wilmington Beach isn't home to many top sights, Carolina Beach Lake Park and Carolina Beach Boardwalk are some notable places to visit nearby.

Wilmington Beach
Wilmington featuring an administrative buidling

Wilmington Historic District

A noteworthy feature of Wilmington Historic District is its stunning river views. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Live Oak Bank Pavilion and Cape Fear River.

Wilmington Historic District
Mariner Inn and Suites

Mariner Inn and Suites

2 out of 5
1801 N Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills, NC
The price is P3,704 per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
P3,704
P4,177 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach motel in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (752 reviews)
"Liked that we were very close to the beach and restaurants. The breakfast was fine, had eggs, but pretty basic and repetitive. They arnt too good at refilling up syrup or certain other items. The room was okay but the bathroom had a lot of renovations that was not covered so it seemed off. Seemed ..."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

Mariner Inn and Suites
John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

2 out of 5
2009 S Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills, NC
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! (1,740 reviews)
"Great place near the ocean! Friendly staff, clean and updated room, good AC and shower pressure. Comfy king bed. No in room safe. Breakfast was fine: make your own waffles and other quick fare. Nice gazebo on site to look at the ocean. Great pool, very clean but no baby pool. All in all, I’m glad ..."

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
301 N Water St, Wilmington, NC
The price is P7,345 per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
P7,345
P8,300 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,333 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly and welcoming from the moment we stepped into the hotel. They accommodate to an issue we had and took care of it right away. The hotel is beautiful, the view of the river walk was to die for. The hotel has different locations to exit and enter the building making it easier ..."

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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.
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! (244 reviews)
"The place was nice."

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

A Place at the Beach
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! (1,258 reviews)
"Great location. Clean well equipped! We will be back."

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

Atlantic Beach Resort, a Ramada by Wyndham
Kasa Southside Wilmington

Kasa Southside Wilmington

4 out of 5
2910 Midtown Way, Wilmington, NC
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Riverwalk and Wrightsville ...
9/10 Wonderful! (136 reviews)
"The apartment was great; the space was ample for us. There were no kitchen towels (we did have paper towels, but dish towels would have been very helpful). I wish there would have been a few more kitchen utensils, as there was just one of each item. Check in was a disaster! Paid for early check in, ..."

Reviewed on Sep 2, 2025

Kasa Southside Wilmington
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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