Garie Beach

Does North Carolina or South Carolina have nicer beaches?

How do the beaches at the outer banks compare to those around Charleston, SC?

Public Comments

1. all good. myrtle beach is a good place.
2. nc had beautiful beaches. i much prefer them
3. NC has great beaches an has less of a crowd, but SC is where majority of people go, so it really depends on how much traffic and/or people you want to deal with
4. I prefer the beaches in NC. The beaches at Ocracoke Island (southern Outer Banks) are the best I have found in either state. Because the beaches are all part of a national park they are completely unspoiled and undeveloped and in pristine condition in those areas. Another nice beach area Is Oak Island, NC, near Southport. http://www.ocracokevillage.com/ http://www.ocracokevillage.com/accomodations.html http://www.ocracoke-nc.com/ferrytoocracoke/ http://www.ocracokeweb.com/
5. NC has the most beautiful outer banks area - but there is not a lot of things to do the way you will find in SC in general, especially the Myrtle Beach area. My sister has a place in Topsail NC but I still prefer a little more activity, restaurant choices etc that I find in SC. Which ever you choose, have fun.
6. The beaches around Charelston are generally less crowded. However, in my opinion, NC beacher are much prettier.