Not your average beach house: From the clean lines of a flat-top cottage in Southern Shores to the extravagant opulence of an Art Nouveau icon in Corolla, landmark architecture defines our coastal villages — and chapters of our history.
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Dining on (Oak) Island Time
No rush: The clocks on the walls of Oak Island Restaurant are just for decoration. All you really need to know is whether it’s Chicken & Dumplings Thursday or Fried Fish Friday.
The Cream of Calabash
In a town known for its seafood, a family ice cream business serves up nostalgic standards and creative concoctions that change with the seasons.
The Crab Shack is Here to Stay
More than 45 years ago, a fishing family started a seafood market to sell their catch. The market expanded into a mainstay restaurant in Salter Path whose varied menu includes a seasonal special that celebrates coastal resilience.
Oak Island, Over Easy at the Old Bridge Diner
On the way to work or headed home from the beach, post up in a booth at the Old Bridge Diner for breakfast and lunch classics — pancakes to patty melts to popcorn shrimp — all day long.
Our State Knows Best: Surfing
Hang 10! Find out what three North Carolina surfing experts have to say about catching waves and their most memorable rides — plus, their best advice for beginners who want to get their feet wet.
Adventures in Currituck County
Explore the beauty of the Outer Banks in North Carolina's Currituck County.
Passport to Panama at Ceviche’s
A vibrant Wilmington seafood restaurant transports diners from one treasured coast to another, serving Central American dishes made with North Carolina ingredients.
From Elizabeth Hudson: How to Get to the Beach
Being on the North Carolina coast puts you in a certain state of mind. This summer, getting there might require some imagination.
