Plan your trip to North Carolina's 300 miles of barrier-island beaches. Visit Wilmington's three beaches, Corolla, Emerald Isle, North Topsail Beach, the Outer Banks and more.
Country Living recently asked their Facebook fans to share their picks for the best beach towns in America, and more than 1,000 of you chimed in! From known tourist destinations to smaller seaside gems, here are some of our favorite nominations featuring colorful homes, sandy beaches, and cl...
Waterside Manteo's most obvious selling point might be its proximity to the greatOuter Banks. (The Roanoke Island village is a gateway to Nags Head, Hatteras, and other prime destinations on the barrier island chain.) But while most beach towns are little more than an endless strip of big,...
15. Gulf Shores/Orange Beach, Alabama Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism Although many think of Florida when it comes to great beach towns, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach beg to differ. The coastal twins boast the same sparkling turquoise water, white-sand shores, and family-friendly fun. With...
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Osage Beach, on the famously human-made Lake of the Ozarks, is known for speed boating and waterfront resorts, but its shorefront is particularly inviting for families. While the town of Osage Beach has only about 5,000 residents, a variety of restaurants, bars, and parks attract visitors ...
With its moderate climate and beautiful coastline, Santa Cruz is a college town with a significant student population that doubles as a beach resort community. Nicknamed “Surf City,” Santa Cruz is a coastal city recognized as being one of the best places to surf in the world. It is compri...
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Here are the 15 best beaches near Orlando, Florida, from a historic getaway in St. Augustine to family-friendly locales, like Clearwater Beach or Cocoa Beach.