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From the wild horse-dotted shores of the Crystal Coast to the laid-back Brunswick Islands and the iconic Outer Banks, North Carolina’s barrier islands offer something for every traveler. Whether ...

Southern Living readers named this Brunswick County beach town among the top beach getaways for 2026.

Topsail Island sits about 40 miles northeast of Wilmington. The 26-mile-long barrier island off the North Carolina coast is home to three charming seaside towns: North Topsail Beach, Surf City, and ...

Retirees who dream of days spent on the beach, but prefer living in a quite town surrounded by nature, should forget Florida ...