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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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Featured Destinations
Explore the
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.
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The Best Time to Visit Wilmington's Beaches, Month by Month
A month-by-month guide to Wilmington's beaches: water temperature, crowds, hurricane season, events, and cost, so you can pick the right week to go.
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Wilmington to Myrtle Beach: The Drive, the Differences, and Which Beach Trip Fits You
Wilmington to Myrtle Beach runs about 70 miles on US 17, usually 90 minutes to two hours. Here's the drive, the traffic, and how the two beach trips differ.
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What a Wilmington Beach Trip Actually Costs in 2026
What a Wilmington beach trip costs in 2026, line by line: lodging, food, gas, parking, and activities, with 2026 figures and budgets for a couple and a family.
Airlie Gardens: A Day-Visit Guide to Wilmington's Coastal Garden
Airlie Gardens Summer Concert Series: Tickets, Shuttles, and What to Bring
Touring 'Hollywood East': Wilmington's Movie and TV Filming Locations
Local Flavor
Coastal Dining
Done Right.
Fresh seafood, waterfront views, and a short list of places we keep coming back to.
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Get updates on things to do and the restaurants worth a reservation across Wilmington.