‘Next Generation’
A childhood vacation to the NC coast always stood out to Jonathan Applebaum as magical. Today, Jonathan returns with his family and watches a new generation fall in love with the same coast that shaped him years ago.
Spots To Explore
See all there is seaside of NC. From wild horses, historic sites to hotspots and local flavor, reeling in a unique family vacation is normal on the coast of North Carolina.
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Visit North Carolina is proud to showcase the work of filmmaker Jonathan Applebaum, who takes pride in watching his family fall in love with the same NC coast that shaped him years ago. This film was produced as part of Visit NC's Firsts that Last Film Series.