Jacksonville: A Hero’s Home
Jacksonville is a county seat located in the Onslow region of North Carolina. It is the home of the Marine Corps Base - the largest base on the eastern seaboard and it celebrates the world’s marine heroes every day of the year. Located approximately an hour away from Wilmington, it can also be accessed via the Sky Manor Airport or through Kinston Regional Jetport. Jacksonville, NC welcomes everyone with its signature warm hospitality.
Best Time to Visit
Jacksonville, NC is less than a thirty-minute scenic drive to the great beaches of Topsail Island. The beautiful beaches are open to the public and crowds flock to enjoy the beautiful seashore in the warm summer months. The hottest months are July and August, followed by June - and most tourists visit the town during these peak months.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Jacksonville, NC is a great place for outdoor water activities where vacationers can paddle, fish or play in the beautiful and welcoming coastal community. Guests also come from all over the country to enjoy race challenges and sporting events at the Coastal Plains Raceway and Dragway. Enjoy top performances at the New Bern Civic Theater. Jacksonville, NC is also home to memorials that honor the country’s heroes such as the Onslow County Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Sample some of the coast’s best cuisine by the Northwest Creek Marina and Seaview Pier and then go home to relax at top lodging options in the city including Staybridge Suites, Mainstay Suites and Quality Inn.