North Carolina beaches are often among the first beaches thought of when a family on the East coast thinks of vacation travel. The reason for this is because North Carolina beaches are known for being less crowded, more beautiful, cleaner, and more family friendly than many other states. While all of these things are certainly true, there are certain North Carolina beaches that embody that spirit more than others. Here are the top North Carolina beaches for your family’s next vacation:
Holden Beach - Holden beach has become known in some circles as “Little Myrtle” because of it’s fun and exciting attractions. While Holden beach may have some of the better features of Myrtle beach, it certainly does not have the negative aspects. Holden beach is still largely a family friendly beach in spite of the growth in recent years. The clean beaches that line it’s coastline and the wonderful beach atmosphere is something that can not be built. Holden is one of the best beaches for a family vacation and a wonderful place for newlyweds as well.
Topsail Island - Topsail Island is among the few beaches anywhere that genuinely has that secluded feeling to it. You feel as though you are not on the mainland anymore in spite of the bridge that spans you over the bay to the island itself. Topsail is actually more than one beach, but it is all one spirit. Family oriented all the way, you will find very few clubs and nightlife rich places here. It is all about the family unit on Topsail Island. If you want the nightlife, you can always travel to Wilmington beach which is a short ride away.
Emerald Isle - Of all the options on this list, Emerald Isle takes the cake. This North Carolina historical beach is one of the most beautiful places on the face of the earth. The water varies from crystal blue to emerald green, and the beaches are white sanded and clean. This beach also focuses on the family, but also has some grown up things to do after dark as well. Emerald Isle is truly a beach that gives you the best of both worlds all in one gorgeous vacation package. If you have never been to this wonderful place, put it on your short list of things to do. You will be glad that you did.
North Carolina certainly has plenty of choices for most any family beach vacation, but you would be hard pressed to beat any of these three options. All three are wonderful vacations that are sure to help you and your family make memories that will last a lifetime.
