Coastal North Carolina, NC

Travel Guide

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Wilmington showing an administrative buidling
Wilmington which includes interior views, heritage elements and heritage architecture
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Where to stay in Coastal North Carolina

Outer Banks showing fishing, general coastal views and a sandy beach

South Nags Head

4.5/5(43 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in South Nags Head, Bodie Island Lighthouse and Oregon Inlet Fishing Center are top sights worth seeing.

South Nags Head
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Long Beach

4.5/5(25 area reviews)

Long Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Caswell Beach and 57th Place West Access Park.

Long Beach
Wilmington showing an administrative buidling

Downtown Wilmington

Downtown Wilmington is beloved for its stunning river views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Cape Fear River.

Downtown Wilmington
The beautiful Corolla beach

Whalehead Beach

5/5(1 area review)

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

Whalehead Beach
Walking the beach of Corolla.

Ocean Sands

4/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Ocean Sands, Corolla Beach and Outer Banks Beaches are top sights worth seeing.

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Caswell Beach

You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Caswell Beach. You might want to make time for a stop at Oak Island Lighthouse or Caswell Beach.

Caswell Beach
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
301 N Water St Wilmington NC
$108 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
$122 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,426 reviews)
OMG the MEAT omelette....

Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Sleep Inn

Sleep Inn

2.5 out of 5
5225 Market St Wilmington NC
$76 nightly
The price is $86 total per night from Jan 29 to Jan 30
$86 total
Jan 29 - Jan 30
Total with taxes and fees
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! (1,042 reviews)
Quiet, clean

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025

Sleep Inn
John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

2 out of 5
2009 S Virginia Dare Trl Kill Devil Hills NC
$50 nightly
The price is $56 total per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
$56 total
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,843 reviews)
Staff were friendly. Breakfast was sufficient. Location and area surrounding were great. Rooms were well kept and clean.

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
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.
A Place at the Beach

A Place at the Beach

2.5 out of 5
1904 E Fort Macon Rd Atlantic Beach NC
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Atlantic Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Triple S Marina and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (271 reviews)
Pool was amazing the views were amazing and the hot tubs were awesome

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025

A Place at the Beach
RIGHT ON THE BEACH - special rates spring Larry's Lazy Susan  HC Elevator PETS

RIGHT ON THE BEACH - special rates spring Larry's Lazy Susan HC Elevator PETS

North Topsail Beach NC
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in North Topsail Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a water park. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (221 reviews)
Over the past 26 years we’ve stayed in a LOT of vacation homes on Topsail Island and Larry’s Lazy Susan is absolutely one of the very best we’ve been privileged to spend our time in! Lightning fast communication, awesome layout for medium-sized groups (we had 7 and had more space than we knew what ...

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025

RIGHT ON THE BEACH - special rates spring Larry's Lazy Susan HC Elevator PETS
Kasa Southside Wilmington

Kasa Southside Wilmington

4 out of 5
2910 Midtown Way Wilmington NC
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Riverwalk and Wrightsville ...
9/10 Wonderful! (146 reviews)
Kasa was the perfect place for me to stay on my recent trip to Wilmington. I needed 2 bedrooms for my mom and I, but didn't want to get 2 hotel rooms, so this was really the perfect solution. And not only was it super reasonably priced, and centrally located to everywhere I needed to go, it was also ...

Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025

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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