{"id":2301,"date":"2026-06-27T16:34:23","date_gmt":"2026-06-27T16:34:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/charlotterelocationguide.com\/?p=2301"},"modified":"2026-06-27T16:34:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T16:34:23","slug":"this-beach-ranks-as-the-best-in-nc-which-other-destinations-are-on-the-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/charlotterelocationguide.com\/?p=2301","title":{"rendered":"This beach ranks as the best in NC. Which other destinations are on the list?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"summary\">AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/news\/nation-world\/national\/article280707640.html\">Read our AI Policy.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A peaceful coastal town has been crowned North Carolina\u2019s top beach destination.<\/p>\n<p>Holden Beach, in Brunswick County, beat out other places on the state\u2019s shoreline to claim the No. 1 spot in a new contest from USA Today\u2019s 10Best. 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