The North Carolina coastline has many beautiful towns that have great beaches. Ocean Isle beach is one such town with a small population and many second/vacation homes. Its natural beauty and access to many other beaches have made it a very popular tourist destination. So if you are looking to buy a second home or a vacation home the Ocean Isle real estate market is the one to look at. If you are a golfer, you can also look at Porters Neck NC real estate. Porters Neck has amazing coastal golf courses. Both places have affordable houses and are very close to Wilmington.