This beach ranks as the best in NC. Which other destinations are on the list?
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A peaceful coastal town has been crowned North Carolina’s top beach destination.
Holden Beach, in Brunswick County, beat out other places on the state’s shoreline to claim the No. 1 spot in a new contest from USA Today’s 10Best. Here are the other destinations that ranked in the top 10:
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FULL STORY: This beach ranks No. 1 in NC. Here’s what makes it an ‘idyllic’ getaway spot
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This story was originally published June 26, 2026 at 8:00 AM with the headline “This beach ranks as the best in NC. Which other destinations are on the list?.”
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