Travel Confidently at the Southern Coast of NC

Are you ready to plan your next getaway?  You can feel safe immediately at the southern coast of North Carolina in Onslow County, whether driving in with your friends and family in tow or when you land at Albert J. Ellis Airport, conveniently offering nonstop flights from both Charlotte and Atlanta. All you have to do is get here and let the outdoor fun begin!

Rent a kayak or stand-up paddleboard from North Topsail Surf & Paddle; cast a line from a pier or into the surf; reflect on military servicemen and women at Lejeune Memorial Gardens; or stroll wide-open North Topsail Beach with your doggos, who are welcomed year-round. You can even visit Bear Island by kayak or with one of our specialty cruise operators. Complete the day with a casual and cozy meal on The Boro’s patio, a nightcap at Sweet Edventures Dessert Bar, and a good night’s sleep at any of the three Count On Me NC-certified Hampton Inn Suites.

Count On Me NC is a public health initiative that empowers all of us to do our part to keep one another safe and healthy.  It's made it easy to find hotels, restaurants, local attractions, and businesses in Onslow County, that put you, our visitors, first.  We invite you to join us in ensuring a safe and healthy visit to Onslow County by taking the pledge and practicing the 3 W's (wash your hands, wear and mask and wait 6 feet apart).

Here is a list of all of our Onslow County participating businesses that have taken the Count On Me NC additional training and implemented procedures such as ensuring staff wears face coverings, undergoing health checks before each shift, providing hand sanitizer stations at all entrances, making sure indoor and outdoor seating meet all physical distancing guidelines, and cleaning and sanitizing all tables and surfaces after every use.

Adventures await in Onslow County!  We look forward to seeing you when the time is right for you.

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