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…
Christmas Gift Show comes to Southport-Oak Island Area highlighting local retailers and restaurateurs bringing convenience to your holiday shopping on Sunday, November 18th from 1pm-5pm at St. James Community Building, locals and visitors alike will[...]
Nothing will get you more in the spirit of Christmas than Swansboro’s Annual Christmas Flotilla! A beautiful night of boats decorated as they parade down the ICW and Swansboro’s waterfront. See Santa as he comes[...]
December 1, 2018 Christmas by the Sea Parade @ Oak Island Drive, Oak Island @ 2pm Christmas is perhaps the best time of year to visit the North Carolina coast. The average air temperature is[...]
Location: Winterfest Activities on Saturday at Riverwalk Park, 421 Court Street Artisan Market, Friday–Sunday, at Jacksonville Commons, 100 Recreation Lane
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
