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.
North Carolina Beaches
Wrightsville Beach
A vibrant beach town with crystal-clear waters and spacious shores. Popular with surfers, paddleboarders, and families. Features a scenic harbor, beach volleyball, and a lively downtown with restaurants and shops.
Holden Beach
A family-oriented beach with a small-town feel, known for being one of North Carolina’s least-developed barrier islands. Features 8 miles of south-facing beaches, fishing pier, boat ramp access, and turtle watching.
Sunset Beach
North Carolina’s southernmost beach town, featuring a wide, flat beach with abundant seashells. Known for beautiful sunsets, Bird Island Reserve, the Kindred Spirit Mailbox, and several nearby golf courses.