Coastal North Carolina Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Wilmington featuring an administrative building
Wilmington which includes heritage architecture, heritage elements and interior views
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Where to stay in Coastal North Carolina

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South Nags Head

While visiting South Nags Head, you might make a stop by sights like Bodie Island Lighthouse and Oregon Inlet Fishing Center.

South Nags Head
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Long Beach

Long Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Ocean Crest Pier and Caswell Beach.

Long Beach
Wilmington which includes an administrative building

Wilmington Historic District

5/5(1 area review)

Wilmington Historic District is known for its stunning river views, and with sights like Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Live Oak Bank Pavilion, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wilmington.

Wilmington Historic District
Wilmington which includes an administrative building

Downtown Wilmington

Downtown Wilmington is known for its stunning river views, and with sights like Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Cape Fear River, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wilmington.

Downtown Wilmington
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Whalehead Beach

While visiting Whalehead Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Currituck Beach and Outer Banks Beaches.

Whalehead Beach
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Corolla Light

If you're spending some time in Corolla Light, Whale Head Bay and Whalehead are top sights worth seeing.

Corolla Light
Sleep Inn
Sleep Inn
2.5 out of 5
5225 Market St, Wilmington, NC
The price is AU$134 per night from 28 Dec to 29 Dec
AU$134
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Staff very friendly."

Reviewed on 27 Dec. 2024

Sleep Inn
Oceanside luxury in Pine Island with private pool, hot tub, and game room
Oceanside luxury in Pine Island with private pool, hot tub, and game room
Corolla
Stay at this vacation home in Corolla. Enjoy private pools, a water park, and tennis courts. Popular attractions Currituck Banks and Tar Cove Marsh are located ...
6/10 (3 reviews)
Not very clean
"We checked in on Thursday, September 26; called that night to report 2 tvs not working (and it wasn't wifi), texted about the tvs again on the 27th...never heard from anyone about the tvs. One toilet would not flush, someone finally came about 13 hours before check out. There were ants in the kitchen ..."

Reviewed on 30 Sep. 2024

Oceanside luxury in Pine Island with private pool, hot tub, and game room
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 out of 5
301 N Water St, Wilmington, NC
The price is AU$229 per night from 2 Jan to 3 Jan
AU$229
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,066 reviews)
"This hotel and all the staff go above and beyond every single time I stay with them! I travel to NC from Seattle approximately every 3-4 months and will only stay at the Ballast!!!"

Reviewed on 23 Dec. 2024

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Atlantic Beach Resort, a Ramada by Wyndham
Atlantic Beach Resort, a Ramada by Wyndham
3 out of 5
715 W. Fort Macon Rd., Atlantic Beach, NC
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Atlantic Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,147 reviews)
"I definitely will come back. I have Thanksgiving dinner with my children and grandkids. I cooked for them ( that was the most exited thing after 2 years), kitchen has all the what you need . Master room big enough. The 2bedroom was very nice as well . I couldn’t when to the beach because was cold ..."

Reviewed on 5 Dec. 2024

Atlantic Beach Resort, a Ramada by Wyndham
Oceanside luxury in Pine Island with private pool, hot tub, and game room
Oceanside luxury in Pine Island with private pool, hot tub, and game room
Corolla
Stay at this vacation home in Corolla. Enjoy private pools, a water park, and tennis courts. Popular attractions Currituck Banks and Tar Cove Marsh are located ...
6/10 (3 reviews)
Not very clean
"We checked in on Thursday, September 26; called that night to report 2 tvs not working (and it wasn't wifi), texted about the tvs again on the 27th...never heard from anyone about the tvs. One toilet would not flush, someone finally came about 13 hours before check out. There were ants in the kitchen ..."

Reviewed on 30 Sep. 2024

Oceanside luxury in Pine Island with private pool, hot tub, and game room
Kasa Southside Wilmington
Kasa Southside Wilmington
4 out of 5
2910 Midtown Way, Wilmington, NC
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Wrightsville Beach and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (103 reviews)
"Beautifully decorated, quiet, great location! Will definitely stay again and again!!"

Reviewed on 16 Dec. 2024

Kasa Southside Wilmington
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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