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Moon North Carolina Coast: With the Outer Banks

Best Beaches, Kayaking & Sailing, Weekend Getaways

Contributors

By Jason Frye

Formats and Prices

On Sale
Mar 24, 2026
Page Count
216 pages
Publisher
Moon Travel
ISBN-13
9798886471816

Price

$17.99

Price

$23.99 CAD

Format

Format:

  1. Trade Paperback (Revised) $17.99 $23.99 CAD
  2. ebook (Revised) $11.99 $15.99 CAD

Salty air and the promise of adventure: answer the call of the ocean with Moon North Carolina Coast. Inside you’ll find:
  • Strategic itineraries, from a weekend getaway to the Outer Banks to a week covering the whole coast, designed for beach bums, outdoor adventurers, history buffs, families, and more
  • The top sights and unique experiences: Visit the North Carolina Aquarium, explore a Civil War fort, discover the remains of sunken pirate ships, or climb to the top of a historic lighthouse. Order the catch of the day at a local fish shack, sample fresh oysters, or indulge in some authentic North Carolina barbecue. Relax on a sandy beach, spot wild horses on the shore, and watch the sun set over the glittering Atlantic
  • Outdoor adventures: Kayak through misty marshes, take a moonlight paddling tour of a wildlife refuge, surf the powerful swells, or hike the largest sand dune on the East Coast
  • The best beaches for your trip, with lists of the top spots for sunbathing, water sports, wildlife viewing, solitude, and more
  • Honest insight from North Carolina local Jason Frye on when to go, where to eat, and where to stay, from rugged campgrounds to historic inns
  • Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout
  • Thorough background on North Carolina’s culture, environment, wildlife, and history
With Moon North Carolina Coast’s diverse activities and local perspective, you can plan your trip your way.
 
Exploring inland? Check out Moon North Carolina. Hitting the road? Try Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip.
 

About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can’t wait to share their favorite places with you. 

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Jason Frye

About the Author

Though Jason Frye calls the coast of North Carolina home, his heart is with the mountains. Born and raised in the rugged Appalachian foothills in southern West Virginia, he developed an affinity for hiking and exploring the woods, coves, and hollows of the hills. His family vacationed in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

His love for this landscape deepens with each visit. Jason and his wife Lauren spend as much time as possible exploring the outdoors: wandering the woods and wilds, kayaking the marshes and waterways, and even hang gliding.

Jason is the author of several Moon guidebooks, including Moon North Carolina and Moon Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip. He also contributes to Salt magazine, AAA Go!, Our State and Our State Eats food blog, the Wilmington StarNews, where he is a features contributor and dining critic, the Raleigh News and Observer, the Charlotte Observer, the blog of Virgin Atlantic Airlines, and a number of other print and online publications.

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