The Tar Heel and Palmetto states are known for their natural beauty, from craggy mountains to the windswept edge of the Atlantic, but their wide and welcoming beaches are particularly splendid. From the unspoiled dunes of the Outer Banks to the enchanting wetlands of the Lowcountry, from small beach towns to buzzing seaside cities, the Carolina coast is something spectacular to behold.  The best beach resorts in North Carolina and South Carolina possess serene seaside settings, top-notch ac... read more

Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina As an island destination sans the carnival feel, Wrightsville Beach offers the tranquility idyllic destination for one's next getaway from the megalopolis. The pristine and breathtaking stretch of white sand shores bounded by the sparkling waters of the beach and the Intracoastal Waterway is thoroughly enjoyed by locals and tourists alike in the pursuits of swimming, sunbathing, diving, fishing, surfing, and scenic strolls. The island also served as the filming location for&nbs... read more

Gulfstream Restaurant, which expanded from their original Carolina Beach location to Wrightsville Beach in 2019, recently announced it faced some difficult decisions and said it would close that location and consolidating efforts on Pleasure Island at 78 Myrtle Ave.  Drift Coffee & Kitchen, meanwhile, said it will take over the Wrightsville Beach spot at 114 Causeway Dr. that was the longtime home of the Causeway Café.  Drift already has three local locations —... read more

Zillow's Hot Housing Takes for 2022 By Zillow Research on Dec. 8, 2021 The housing market may not reach the incredible heights of 2021, but we expect it will be anything but slow next year. Expect the strong sellers market to persist, the Sun Belt to maintain its top spot as the most in-demand region, and flexible work options to continue to shape housing decisions in new ways in 2022.  The following are Zillow’s bold housing predictions for 2022. Whatever happens, the Zillow Economic Resear... read more