The closest beach to Charlotte, NC, is Myrtle Beach. Myrtle Beach is around three and a half hours away from Charlotte by car; the journey will take longer if you must travel by bus. Unfortunately for beach lovers, Charlotte is located quite a way inland, so there are no beaches nearby. If you are planning to visit Myrtle Beach, leave enough time for your day trip to be enjoyable. If possible, plan an overnight stay in a hotel or caravan near to the beach, so you can enjoy your beach visit to the full.
A number of other well-known beaches are reachable from Charlotte, NC, including the following:
• Wrightsville Beach; this beach can be reached by car in just over three and a half hours, and is very popular with visitors. A seaside town has grown around the beach which is itself the main attraction. Many choose to surf along the shore, taking advantage of the medium to large waves present when there is a mild wind. A wide range of restaurants are also located very close to Wrightsville Beach.
• Carolina Beach; Carolina Beach is a four hour drive from Charlotte, NC. In addition to the beach, the surrounding town features a number of tourist attractions, including the North Carolina Aquarium and the Carolina Beach State Park. The location is perfect for a weekend away with the children and the rest of the family - there is so much to do at the beach and on the pier.
• Kure Beach; this beach can be reached in around three hours and 45 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. Kure Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches to be within reach of Charlotte. Historically, it is well known due to the bombings that took place near the beach during the Second World War.
A number of other well-known beaches are reachable from Charlotte, NC, including the following:
• Wrightsville Beach; this beach can be reached by car in just over three and a half hours, and is very popular with visitors. A seaside town has grown around the beach which is itself the main attraction. Many choose to surf along the shore, taking advantage of the medium to large waves present when there is a mild wind. A wide range of restaurants are also located very close to Wrightsville Beach.
• Carolina Beach; Carolina Beach is a four hour drive from Charlotte, NC. In addition to the beach, the surrounding town features a number of tourist attractions, including the North Carolina Aquarium and the Carolina Beach State Park. The location is perfect for a weekend away with the children and the rest of the family - there is so much to do at the beach and on the pier.
• Kure Beach; this beach can be reached in around three hours and 45 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. Kure Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches to be within reach of Charlotte. Historically, it is well known due to the bombings that took place near the beach during the Second World War.
