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AlongWrightsville Beachand Ocean Isle Beach, beach bums can be found relentlessly riding the surf.
Here, we’ve rounded up the best beach resorts for your next stay.
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Catch some rays by the pool or the beach, or have the hotel arrange surf lessons.
With private suites and vacation rentals, families or golf groups can linger for a weekend or a month.
And golf isn’t the only active option here.
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Each one has a fully furnished kitchen, and the two- and three-bedroom units have hot tubs.
Some even have front and back decks.
For a more casual approach, grab a bite (and a happy hour cocktail!)
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at the poolside bar and grill.
Afterward, rent a surfboard to ride the waves, or hop on a bike to cruise the town.
Or simply return to your shaded beach chair with a tiki drink in hand.
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Amenities include easy beach access, a swimming pool, and bike rentals for exploring the area.
Some suites have kitchenettes, although you’ll need to bring your own dishes and cookware.
Amenities include an indoor swimming pool, a gym, and oceanfront dining.
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Their Cajun Roasted Oysters are award-winning.
There are also opportunities to rent stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, and bikes.
Just across the street is theKitty Hawk Fishing Pier.
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Only 10 minutes away, you’ll find the Wright Brothers Memorial.
The Lost Colony, Currituck Lighthouse, and Wild Horse Tours are all about a half-hour drive away.
Elizabethan Gardens and N.C. Aquarium on Roanoke Island are also nearby.
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But another good reason is that every room has an amazing ocean view.
The hotel also offers easy access to many nearby attractions, shopping, and restaurants.
Just a few miles away, you’ll find the Currituck Club golf course.
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News, Emerald Isle is the number-one-rated beach in North Carolina.
TheAtlantic hurricane seasontypically starts in mid-August and ends in late October.
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