South Carolina’s most popular state park featuring a historic lighthouse, maritime forest, and a naturally eroding beach that creates a stunning “boneyard” of fallen trees. Offers camping, nature trails, and excellent wildlife viewing.
Known as the birthplace of the “Shag” dance, this family-friendly alternative to Myrtle Beach offers wide beaches, the Cherry Grove Pier, and Barefoot Landing shopping complex. Features a more relaxed atmosphere with plenty of accommodation options.
Home to the historic red-brick Currituck Beach Lighthouse and the Whalehead Club. Features a mix of developed beaches with amenities and remote 4×4-accessible areas. Known for its natural beauty and wild horses.
Part of Cape Hatteras National Seashore, featuring the remains of the Laura A. Barnes shipwreck. Known for wide, uncrowded beaches with bathhouse facilities, and excellent for shell collecting and ghost crab hunting at night.
Small, quiet beach town on Bogue Banks between Emerald Isle and Pine Knoll Shores. Features less crowded beaches, good surfing conditions, and easy access to both sound and ocean waters.
Made famous by the Nicholas Sparks novel and movie “Nights in Rodanthe.” Features excellent conditions for watersports including kiteboarding and surfing. Home to the Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station historic site.
Historic fishing village on Bogue Banks with a more local, authentic feel. Features less development, uncrowded beaches, and access to both the ocean and Bogue Sound. Known for its maritime history and local seafood.
Remote beach area on Hatteras Island with less development and more natural surroundings. Features 4×4 beach driving areas, Frisco Native American Museum, and Frisco Campground. Known for good surfing conditions.
Historic fishing village at the southern end of Hatteras Island, known as the “Blue Marlin Capital of the World.” Features the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, ferry service to Ocracoke, and excellent offshore fishing opportunities.
The northernmost and most remote Outer Banks beach community, accessible only by 4×4 vehicles driving on the beach. No paved roads, stores, or commercial development. Famous for wild horses that roam freely among beach homes.