Famous for its wide, compact sandy shores where visitors can drive and park directly on the beach, Daytona Beach offers a unique beach experience. The area is known for the Daytona International Speedway, hosting NASCAR races. The beachfront features a bustling boardwalk and pier with rides, games, restaurants, and shops. Popular for surfing and water […]
Popular beach access point on St. Simons Island near the Coast Guard Station and public pier. Features convenient parking, restrooms, and proximity to the village area with shops and restaurants. Good spot for surfing with typically higher waves.
The liveliest area of Tybee Island, featuring the Tybee Pier and Pavilion, numerous restaurants, shops, and the island’s main nightlife scene. Popular with surfers and swimmers with lifeguards present during peak season. Offers beach chair and umbrella rentals.
Located on Hatteras Island, Avon offers wide beaches with good fishing conditions and water sports. Features Avon Pier, rental homes, and proximity to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Known for windsurfing and kiteboarding.
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.
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.
Known as “The Edge of America,” this laid-back beach town near Charleston offers excellent surfing conditions at The Washout. Features a vibrant downtown with restaurants and bars, a 1,045-foot fishing pier, and a bohemian atmosphere.
Named one of America’s best beaches, Ocracoke features 16 miles of pristine shoreline with soft sand and clear water. This remote beach offers a quieter experience and is accessible only by ferry. Famous for its historic lighthouse and wild ponies.