Coastal North Carolina Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by The Crystal Coast Tourism Authority.
Wilmington which includes an administrative building
Wilmington showing interior views, heritage architecture and heritage elements
Photo provided by The Crystal Coast Tourism Authority.
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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 Caswell Beach and 57th Place West Access Park.

Long Beach
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 Corolla Beach.

Whalehead Beach
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Ocean Sands

While visiting Ocean Sands, you might make a stop by sights like Corolla Beach and Outer Banks Beaches.

Ocean Sands
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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
The price is Rp1.799.858 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
Rp1.799.858
Rp2.033.840 total
28 Jan - 29 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,431 reviews)
None

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Sleep Inn

Sleep Inn

2.5 out of 5
5225 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is Rp1.252.822 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
Rp1.252.822
Rp1.415.689 total
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,045 reviews)
Quiet, clean

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Sleep Inn
John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

2 out of 5
2009 S Virginia Dare Trl Kill Devil Hills NC
Stay at this beach hotel in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,843 reviews)
A problem with the lock was taken care of promptly. Good breakfast. Excellent view. Make sure you're above the first floor.

Reviewed on 1 Jan 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
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Atlantic Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Triple S Marina and Les and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (274 reviews)
Property had all the amenities to make this a very peaceful, relaxing stay.

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

A Place at the Beach
Kasa Southside Wilmington

Kasa Southside Wilmington

4 out of 5
2910 Midtown Way Wilmington NC
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Riverwalk and Wrightsville Beach ...
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 31 Dec 2025

Kasa Southside Wilmington
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 beach aparthotel in Atlantic Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,269 reviews)
This is our 2nd. Time here wonderful just steps from the beach ⛱️ rooms were very clean 👍 and as for the kitchen has everything you need to cook. Just bring the food 😊 can't wait to make plans for next year. I give it ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Atlantic Beach Resort, a Ramada by Wyndham
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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