Summer is in full swing, and a new report is revealing the top North Carolina destinations for a coastal getaway.
Southern Living released a list of the 15 best beaches in the South based on readers’ votes. Of all the beloved beaches along the coast, here are which ones across the state were among the top vacation spots for travelers:
Outer Banks
“While this area technically encompasses more than 10 beaches — including popular spots like Hatteras, Nags Head , Kitty Hawk and Duck — readers agreed that this stretch of barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina has that special something,” Southern Living says.
Located in the northern part of the state, the Outer Banks — also known as OBX — is made up of more than 100 miles of shoreline and seaside villages, according to The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau. From lighthouses and historical sites to watersports and wild horses on the beach, there are a wide variety of attractions to see and activities to do in the area.
[PLAN A TRIP: Here’s a guide of what to eat, see and do in the North Carolina Outer Banks.]