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Let the Tide Decide

It’s easy to get swept away in the moment at North Carolina beaches, let these trip ideas help you dive in.

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    5 Offseason North Carolina Beach Trips

    North Carolina’s coast is still prime for paddling and loaded with land-based adventures and cultural attractions during cooler winter months. You’ll find everything from traffic-free maritime trails to timeless historical sites and adrenaline-inducing sports. These five beach towns make for an excellent getaway any time of the year.

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    Beachcombing in NC: How to Find Whelks, Sand Dollars, Scotch Bonnets & More

    Take it from the experts: The best time for finding shells is the hour on both sides of low tide, especially after a storm with strong easterly winds.

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    Choose Your Perfect North Carolina Beach Vacation

    There's never a wrong time to plan summer adventures on the North Carolina coast. Whether you're planning a family reunion or a romantic getaway, you can have your pick of quiet beaches and coastal communities, history, lighthouses, outdoor activities, golf and, of course, fresh seafood.

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    See Wild Horses Roam Free on the North Carolina Coast

    Wild horses roam the beaches of the Outer Banks and Crystal Coast. Take a guided tour to see them at Corolla and Shackleford Banks.

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Featured Local’s Tip

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Explore via surfboard

Taking a surf lesson is one of the coolest ways to experience the ocean in Wrightsville Beach. You see the island from a different perspective, and there's nothing better than catching your first wave. Book a morning lesson — the beach is quieter, the water is gorgeous and it sets up a great beach day.

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WB Surf Camp, Wrightsville Beach

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Classic Coastal Moments

Stretching into the Atlantic, North Carolina’s ocean piers offer early-morning fishing, golden hour views and delicious eats that have made this beach experience a treasured memory beloved by generations of beach-goers. 

 

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NC's Brunswick Islands

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Get access to free travel guides, highway maps or guides to handicap-accessible attractions, wineries and Civil War trails.

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