Eastern North Carolina is the place to be with lots to do including our beaches, golf, outdoor activities, family fun and history. Visit each of our destination websites for complete information.
Places to eat in Eastern North Carolina feature culinary delights unique to our region. Visit each of our destination websites for complete listings of our restaurants.
See the featured accommodations for each of our coastal regions, and visit each destination’s website for complete listings of hotels, rentals, campgrounds.
North Carolina Coast Host is the leading one-stop-vacation-planning-shop for Eastern North Carolina. Here you will find tourism resources ready to help you plan the perfect vacation or getaway. Generations have loved our beaches including Outer Banks, Crystal Coast, Wilmington & Brunswick Islands creating memories for a lifetime.
Our roads less traveled will take you to Bath and New Bern, two of NC’s oldest towns to the patriotic towns of Goldsboro and Jacksonville. Experience our history, natural scenic beauty, beaches, lighthouses and more. It’s all here in Eastern North Carolina; just take a look inside…
The N.C. 4th of July Festival is held annually in the City of Southport July 2nd – 4th and Beach Day on July 1st in the Town of Oak Island July 1st. The City of Southport first celebrated our[...]
July 4th – “Killer Dune Run” Start the July 4th holiday off on a good note. This event is hosted by the Outer Banks Running Club and proceeds go to support Friends of Jockey’s Ridge[...]
July 4th – View both the Nags Head Pier fireworks and Manteo fireworks from on top of the dunes at Jockey’s Ridge. The park stays open late to accommodate viewers for this special event. Check[...]
Shouldn’t You Be?
Walk the decks of a World War II Battleship
Wind your way through our vineyards and wineries
300 Miles of our beautiful beaches
Stroll through the gardens and tour Tryon Palace in New Bern
Visit one of seven lighthouses that dot the coastline
Enjoy some authentic lip smacking North Carolina barbeque
Play a few rounds on one of our world-class courses
