5 North Carolina Beach Towns Perfect for a Labor Day Getaway

Summer was fast. So, this Labor Day, slow things down with a Labor Day weekend getaway to North Carolina’s irresistible beach towns. The coastal setting resets your body clock to match the laid-back coastal lifestyle awaiting you.

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Kick off Labor Day weekend in North Carolina’s beach towns

Late summer is the last hurrah for many North Carolina beach towns. Labor Day brings the year’s final wave of vacationers looking to make the most of their holiday weekend with all the pleasures of the coastal lifestyle. Here’s what makes our coast special for the holiday:

• Beautiful beach scenery – whether you’re at the beach, dining at a waterfront restaurant, or spending time at your oceanfront vacation rental, you’ll never get enough of the coastal views.
• Excellent weather – Coastal North Carolina offers beautiful weather around Labor Day, perfect for enjoying the beach and spending time outdoors.
• Beach town atmosphere – Our beach towns come to life with lots of visitors spending time on the beach, shopping, dining, local tours, and more before the end of the beach season.
• Great for a weekend getaway – North Carolina’s beach towns are easily accessible via flying or road trip for a quick weekend trip.

Top North Carolina beach towns to spend your Labor Day holiday

Celebrate Labor Day with fireworks, live music, or relaxation at these North Carolina beach towns you’ll love for your Labor Day weekend trip.

Wrightsville Beach

Everybody has “beach day” on the brain this Labor Day in Wrightsville Beach. Get there early to get a parking spot at Johnnie Mercer’s Fishing Pier. Pitch your umbrella and beach chairs and ease into a day of relaxation, swimming, and building sandcastles. Explore Lumina Ave for the South End Surf Shop and Sweetwater Surf Shop for all your surfing and beach essentials—even surf lessons! Rent bikes to pedal the Loop Trail or charter a boat to cruise the Banks Channel.

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Carolina Beach

It’s all fun and games this Labor Day in Carolina Beach! It’s a getaway for family entertainment. Before the kids go back to school, treat them to an end-of-summer holiday in this beach town designed for fun. The Carolina Beach Amusement Park attracts visitors of all ages to enjoy rides and carnival-style games with prizes. Line up at Britt’s Donuts for one last sweet treat before it closes for the season and make reservations for Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar for an ocean view dinner with live music. Fireworks on the boardwalk is one of the can’t-miss Labor Day Carolina Beach events held every year.

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Surf City

Make the most of your days off with coastal leisure. Surf City becomes a bustling beach town every Labor Day with something for every vacationer. Stop by 50 South Surf Shop, voted the #1 Rental Shop in Topsail Magazine for surfboards and trendy beachwear. North Shore Golf Course is one of the premier golf courses on the NC coast with lush greens set right on the Intracoastal Waterway. Pick up some bait at the shop before walking onto Surf City Ocean Pier for some holiday luck while fishing.

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Ocean Isle Beach

Beachgoers flock to the Brunswick Islands every Labor Day to spend the holiday on Ocean Isle Beach’s pristine coastline. The shimmering white sand beach and turquoise waters are the perfect backdrop to the Labor Day weekend, where you’ll spend plenty of time outdoors enjoying the weather. Join the morning surfers before the beach crowds fill up the shoreline by the afternoon. Explore other Brunswick Islands in a boat via coastal waterways with Carolinas Coastal Adventure Tours. Town Center Park hosts the last live music show of the Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series on Labor Day weekend.

Kure Beach

Kure Beach is a charming beach town for vacationers looking for a quiet escape to recharge this Labor Day. Just 10 minutes away from Carolina Beach, the family atmosphere instantly transforms into quiet serenity upon arrival at Kure Beach. The beachgoers here prefer to relax and soak up the ‘local summer’ sun rays. Stroll the scenic coastline decorated by the Kure Beach Fishing Pier stretching 700+ feet into the Atlantic Ocean.

Walk to the beach from The Perfect Kure vacation home to take in the last bit of summer.

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