15 Best Beaches in North Carolina—From Lively Towns to Secluded Barrier Islands

15 Best Beaches in North Carolina—From Lively Towns to Secluded Barrier Islands

Here are the top spots to find sun, sand, and surf in the Tar Heel State.Credit: John Greim / LightRocket / Getty ImagesTop 5 Can't MissLook out for wild horses while exploring miles of beaches on Cape Lookout National Seashore's secluded barrier islands.Behold iconic dunes and a charming downtown on a visit to Nags Head, which is in quintessential Outer Banks territory.Book a stay to access the stunning beach in tiny Duck, home to the famed San…