Holden Beach, Oak Island, Ocean Isle Beach, Sunset Beach, Surf City, Topsail Beach and Wrightsville Beach are among 20 finalists. An expert panel has nominated their top beaches in North Carolina.

Golfing is also a very popular hobby, and it is also home to Holden Beach Turtle ... towns on Topsail Island, Surf City showcases the picturesque beauty of the North Carolina coast at its best.