Many retirees love the idea of retiring to a coastal Carolina beach town, but they find themselves wondering if they can afford it. North Carolina waterfront towns can be expensive. There is an option ...

“North Carolina’s first tourist colony (established in the 1830s) is still a popular vacation spot thanks to its classic ...

Southern Living Magazine featured three Wilmington-area beaches on its list of beautiful places on the North Carolina coast. The Brunswick beaches, Wrightsville Beach, and Topsail Island were all ...

Southern Living asked readers which beach towns are the best in the South. From Hilton Head Island to Myrtle Beach, here’s ...

A North Carolina town boasts a quiet setting — and is one of the nation’s “ultimate beach destinations,” new rankings show. Kure Beach ties for No. 2 on a list of places offering ...

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Landing in the top spot is Avila Beach in California. Tucked into a cove on the state's Central Coast, Avila Beach boasts golden sand and warmer waters than its neighbors. Kayak, paddleboard or stroll ...

Of the state’s 320-mile coastline, here’s which North Carolina beach towns ranked among the best of the best: “Feeling the breeze in your hair is only one golf cart rental away on this low ...