A hauntingly beautiful beach on Jekyll Island’s northern end, featuring weathered, ancient driftwood trees creating a natural sculpture garden. Popular for wedding photography, sunrise viewing, and beachcombing. One of the most photographed sites on the Georgia coast.
Beaches for Swimming
Surfside Beach
Surfside Beach is a small, laid-back coastal village with 4 miles of clean shoreline less than an hour from Houston. Known for its excellent surfing conditions, it’s a favorite among Gulf Coast surfers. The beach allows vehicles in designated areas and permits overnight camping, creating an accessible and versatile beach experience. The Surfside Jetty Park […]
Hammocks Beach State Park
Features Bear Island, a 3-mile-long barrier island accessible by ferry or kayak. Offers pristine beaches with limited development, primitive camping, and excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and stargazing.
Avon Beach
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.
Currituck Beach
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.
Coquina Beach
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.
Salter Path Beach
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.
Emerald Isle
A family-oriented beach town on the Crystal Coast with 12 miles of pristine shoreline. Known for its emerald-colored waters, uncrowded beaches, and vacation rentals. Features bike paths, golf courses, and water activities.
Topsail Beach
A quiet, family-friendly beach on Topsail Island, known for excellent shell collecting and sea turtle nesting. Features the historic Missiles and More Museum, the Jolly Roger Pier, and uncrowded beaches with vacation rentals.
Duck Beach
An upscale beach community with a charming village atmosphere. Features a mile-long soundside boardwalk with shops and restaurants, pristine beaches, and the Duck Town Park with events and concerts.