Top Things to do in North Carolina Coast
Top Hotels in North Carolina Coast
- 1. Clarion Pointe New Bern
- 2. Hampton Inn & Suites Outer Banks / Corolla
- 3. Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
- 4. Bridgepointe Hotel and Marina
- 5. Sea Ranch Resort
- 6. Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
- 7. Best Western Ocean Reef Suites
- 8. Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront, an IHG Hotel
- 9. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rocky Mount, NC
- 10. Sanderling Resort
The 10 Best Piers & Boardwalks in North Carolina Coast, North Carolina Coast
North Carolina's coast and 300 miles of barrier island beaches are filled with lovely state parks, top restaurants and world-class golf courses. Cape Fear's beaches attract surfers. Wilmington's downtown contains fine antebellum homes and exciting shopping and dining. The wind-swept Outer Banks offer historic lighthouses, mysterious Roanoke Island and the Wright Brothers National Memorial. Cape Hatteras National Seashore offers hiking, biking and fishing. Ferry trips link islands with the mainland.
Restaurants in North Carolina Coast
1. Jennette's Pier
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,475 reviews
Owned and operated by the North Carolina Aquariums, Jennette's Pier offers ocean fishing, educational programs with camps and fabulous facility rentals in Oceanview Hall. The 1,000-foot long pier is open year-round but hours vary with the seasons. All fishing customers are covered by a blanket fishing license while on the pier. Pick up ice, bait, tackle, drinks, T-shirts, hats, toys and more at the Pier Shop. Large public beach access complete with free parking, bath house and outdoor showers. Help us keep it "clean and green."
Reviewed By WeSawIt2013 - Charlotte, United States
Beautiful concrete pier part of the NC Aquarium System, feels so sturdy and stable. For free, walk in and see the huge aquariums with fish identification and browse the gift shop for a souvenir. Walk out onto the pier for a small fee and do some fishing, see and read the exhibits providing information about the ocean and marine life, birds, renewable energy or people watch. Great views of the sea and beach. Parking is free but can limited at busy times.
2. Kure Beach Pier
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 472 reviews
Reviewed By 511joei - Charlotte, United States
The pier is old school beach. FREE to walk out and see what's biting. Reasonable cost to fish. The store has plenty of fishing supplies as well as tourist gifts, snacks, and a decent game room. A visit is a step back in time. Even if you don't fish, everyone should stroll out on a pier. Chances are good you will have up-close encounters with seabirds like wrens, gulls, and pelicans.
3. Duck Town Boardwalk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 735 reviews
Reviewed By compblue - Pittsburgh, United States
Love walking on the boardwalk. It's a nice walk, and you are able to stop in at the different shops along the way.
4. Ocean Crest Pier
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By hygr
When we come to Oak Island my son loves fishing off of the pier. He meets new people every year and make new friends they talk about the fishing on the pier and fishing back where we are from and back where they are from so this pier brings fish men from all over together it’s a great place
5. Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 277 reviews
Reviewed By threekbs
Bogue Inlet Pier is a must see when in Emerald Isle. Our family makes several visits during the week of vacation each year. It is free to enter the pier, although there are signs that parking has a fee, we have never had to pay. It is fun to walk out and watch people fishing. We have witnessed sharks, jelly fish, and rays nearly every trip. You can pay to fish, and there is a small convenience store with ice cream, drinks, snacks, souvenirs and fishing tackle. There is a restaurant attached and clean restrooms at the entrance. It can be a busy place, but generally a quiet crowd.
6. Surf City Pier
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 212 reviews
Reviewed By dobiemomma - Salisbury, United States
Laid back friendly guy at the counter. The pier was clean and well maintained. Very family friendly for late nights fishing. Kids of all ages out with their families making memories.
7. Southport Pier and RIverwalk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 376 reviews
Reviewed By bobjrcomptree - Durham, United States
The pier was rocking with many fishermen. They were catching too! Enjoyed just watching the fishing and the boats passing by. I never miss a chance to visit this part of Southport.
8. Lumber River Walk
9. Holden Beach Fishing Pier
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By suzan42 - Morristown, United States
We enjoyed our time on this pier and around it's base. They have a cute little setting for photo ops - which we took full advantage of. Our walk out on the pier was a sweet, enjoyable time here too, watching the waves and what people were catching from the ocean then.
10. Brunswick Riverwalk at Belville
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By lkmartin1207 - Winnabow, United States
A beautiful well marked trail. Safe, clean and well appointed. Wildlife, birds and views of the Brunswick River are plentiful. This is a mile long loop trail with benches and a roofed structure perfect for group lectures or a picnic.
