Discover the Top 10 North Carolina Beaches for Your Perfect Coastal Escape

Published By: David Smith @talktalknews.co.uk

10. Emerald Isle

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9. Bald Head Island

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8. Cape Hatteras

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7. Corolla/Currituck

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6. Ocracoke Island

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5. Topsail Island

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4. Oak Island

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3. Wrightsville Beach

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2. Atlantic Beach

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1. Duck

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