Although the City of Oaks is a land-locked metropolis, one of the many reasons I love living here is that there are so many incredible beaches near Raleigh that are all within a 3 hour drive. We’re ...

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Local governments within North Carolina's 20 coastal counties may apply by April 24 for funding to help improve public access to coastal beaches and waterways.

Stay at the Atlantis, a vintage 1960s lodge in Pine Knoll Shores with ocean-view rooms and complimentary beach chairs. See the wild horses on Cape Lookout National Seashore. Rent a kayak or ...