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NORTH CAROLINA'S COAST
The Local Guide to
Wilmington & North
Carolina's Coast.
Beaches, small-town charm, family adventures, and the unforgettable coastal moments worth driving for.
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Best of Our Coast.
From the riverfront in Wilmington to the dunes at Fort Fisher — four towns, fifty miles of barrier islands, and the slow southern coast in between.
Editor's Picks
Inspiration for
Every Kind of Trip.
Field-tested itineraries, local-favorite restaurants, and the kind of unhurried recommendations that don't show up on the first page of search results.
STAY
Where to stay in Carolina Beach: oceanfront hotels, boardwalk inns, and the cottage stretch
Carolina Beach lodging: which oceanfront hotel fits your trip, what the boardwalk-era inns are actually like, and how to find your spot on the island.
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Where to eat with a view on Wrightsville Beach
A view-first dining guide to Wrightsville Beach. Pick the right table by what you are looking at: Banks Channel sunset, Atlantic pier, or working marina.
downtown
Where to Eat in Downtown Wilmington
A downtown Wilmington dining guide organized by occasion: date night, Riverwalk outdoor dining, the Cargo District food hall, and the fine-dining spots worth a reservation.
Where to eat in Kure Beach: the classics worth the drive
Wilmington beaches: how Wrightsville fits the three-island lineup
Conservation and community at Wrightsville Beach
Local Flavor
Coastal Dining
Done Right.
Fresh seafood, waterfront views, and a short list of places we keep coming back to.
Beach House Burgers
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Big Daddy's Restaurant
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Bluewater Waterfront Grill
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Bridge Tender Restaurant
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Get updates on things to do and the restaurants worth a reservation across Wilmington.