Moving

Hey guys, where's the best place to move to in NC/SC? My mom is from Charlotte, NC but moved to Chattanooga, TN when she was young. I know it looks completely different now than it did in the 70s. I feel a strong pull back to NC/SC because my ancestors lived there for many years. We'd love a place close to the beach. We enjoy hiking trails, going to museums, being close to a lot of different restaurants, etc. Looking for a place with good entry level job opportunities as well. My husband and I love the mountains so we're not opposed to that either (although I kind of want beach life more). Looking for somewhere to grow with my husband and bring my mom with us.