Beaches in North Carolina

"I have always loved the beach. The smell of the salty water, the wind in my face, the gentle roar of the waves all combine to create a sense of peace and calm." Anonymous

North Carolina is located in the eastern region of the United States. Raleigh is the capital and the largest city of North Carolina is Charlotte. North Carolina is ranked as 28th largest city of the United States. Its population is more than nine million, out which a quarter are African-Americans. The bordering states are South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee and Virginia. The Atlantic Ocean borders it on the east. The Appalachian Mountains are located in North Carolina. The major cities are Salisbury, Hickory, Charlotte, Asheville and Wilmington.

Beaches are associated with fun and merriment. They are a fun place to unwind and relax. Let's have a look at some of the excellent beaches of the world in North Carolina.

Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach is one of the famous beaches of North Carolina. It is usually filled with boisterous crowds and offers several gambling facilities. The famous shag dance originated in Myrtle Beach. Popular sightseeing spots around Myrtle Beach are Family Kingdom, Children's Museum of South Carolina and Brookgreen gardens. Surprisingly, seafood is scarce here.

Carova Beach

Carova beach is flanked by the Atlantic Ocean on the east and the Currituck Sound on the west. It is one of the cleanest and most well maintained beaches of North Carolina. The elite own fabulous mansions alongside the beach front. Spanish mustangs gambol along the beach. The notable landmarks which ought to be visited include Currituck Beach Lighthouse, Currituck Banks Coastal Estuarine Reserve, Corolla Chapel and Currituck National Wildlife Refuge.

There is an absence of the typical modern amenities which are found around most beaches such as fast food restaurants, commercial shops and souvenir galleries. It is a real serene and unspoilt beach.

Atlantic Beach

Atlantic beach dubbed as North Carolina's Crystal Coast is located in the Bogue Banks which is a barrier island. This beach is clean and serene, and also a hotspot for vacation. There are all the trappings of modern civilizations such as restaurants, pubs, discos and casinos. Observing sunrise and sunset at this beach is a wonderful spectacle and a treat to savor.

Bald Head Island

This island beach possess the state-of-art sporting infrastructure such as golf courses, cycling tracks, hiker's trails, swimming pool, tennis courts and many more. It is not accessible by automobiles and one has to use the ferry. This beach island of North Carolina has a notable nightlife to be enjoyed by the avid tourists.

Other beaches of interest are Kure beach, Carolina beach, Wrightsville Beach and Cape Hatteras. Fishing and kiting are the world-famous activities indulged at the North Carolina beaches. So start making preparations for that special beach vacation at the earliest. Hope you have an enthralling time enjoying the beaches.