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

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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…

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Travel + Leisure broke the news on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
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