The good news is, if you’re still deciding Carolina Beach or Wrightsville ... The sand is soft and clean, a shade somewhere between white and golden, and has small dunes separating the road ...

Nothing makes me happier than beachfront accommodation where the sounds of waves lapping against the shore lulls me to sleep.

Wrightsville Beach is located just 10 miles east of the Historic District, and it receives high praise for its wide ribbon of sand, which is easily accessible and lined by hotels, vacation homes ...