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Victory Beach Vacations

Visitors who are on the hunt for the postcard-perfect vacation rental in the heart of the Carolina Beach or Kure Beach area will find an enticing selection and plenty of friendly customer service when they rent through Victory Beach Vacations. Based...

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Our impressive and vibrantly decorated bungalow is the ideal space for our guests to relax and relax.Savor a spectacular walk to the beach (10-15 min walk or a 2 min drive) and 2 blocks to the ICW fishing and kayak access. Sea-Clusion is freshly...

  • Oak Island
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park

There’s an ocean of adventures waiting for visitors at the Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park. Featuring a full range of entertainment options including a water park, mini golf course, go karts, arcade, and so much more, veritably every visitor...

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NEW to PROACTIVE Vacations! "2 Escape 2" is a striking oceanfront beach bungalow. Offering 4 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms with nautical vibes throughout. You will savor only being a few short steps away from the rolling ocean waves, and soft white...

  • Holden Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
The 7 Best Beach Chairs 2025

You’ve made the drive, gathered the family, packed the cooler with lunches and drinks, and you’re heading out onto the sand on a bright Summer day. You unfold your beach chair and SNAP, it breaks, or bends, or the rotting fabric rips. It...

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Vistas, Vistas, Vistas! This handsome 6-bedroom home is located just across the street from the ocean with simple beach access just steps away (a 60-second walk or 500 paces). This impressive reverse floor plan captures the beauty of the marsh and...

  • Holden Beach
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
Carolina Beach Lake Park

Enjoy a freshwater environment just a block or so away from the beach with a visit to Carolina Beach Lake Park. This public park is centered on the 11-acre freshwater lake, which was noted in the Guinness Book of World Records as being the closest...

The 8 Best Beach Blankets and Towels for 2025

If you're planning a relaxing day on the beach, a great beach blanket is a must-have piece of gear. We've curated a list of highly-rated beach blankets, each selected for its unique features, quality, and durability. From lightweight, compact...

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Our home is located on a deep water canal with boat dock directly behind our home. Just steps away from the beach. Our home has 2 separate units. Lower has 1 king, 1 full and a twin. There is an upper and a level unit. Each unit is 2 bdrm/1...

  • Holden Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Fort Fisher State Recreation Area

Enjoy miles of pristine beaches, salt marshes, and scenic views in every direction with a visit to Fort Fisher State Recreation Area. Located just south of Kure Beach, and renowned for its 6 miles of undeveloped shoreline, this sunny beach...

The 7 Best Fishing & Beach Carts for 2025

For families travelling to the beach, or fishermen carrying tackle/coolers, a beach cart can be the best purchase of your vacation. These carts feature extra-wide wheels to move across soft sand, even when loaded. Carts are often built for specific...

Tee Off in Style | River Creek Golf Cond...
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Appreciate this handsome two-bedroom, second-floor villa with a spectacular view of Maples' 1st tee box and Calabash Creek, located in the River Creek 1 neighborhood of Sea Trail. This villa features a master bedroom with two queen beds and an...

  • Sunset Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Fort Anderson - Old Brunswick Town

Fort Anderson, also known as Brunswick Town, is the historic site of the first permanent settlement in the Cape Fear area. Established nearly 300 years ago in 1726, and destroyed just a few decades later by British Soldiers during the start of the...

Kure Beach

Sandwiched in between the hopping beach town of Carolina Beach and the quiet shorelines of Fort Fisher and the Zeke’s Island Reserve, Kure Beach is a picturesque beach vacation destination that offers a little bit of everything to visitors...

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"UnCorked" is a gorgeous beach getaway located on Oak Island, offering pretty ocean vistas. This entirely remodeled 2nd-row home is perched on pilings and comfortably accommodates up to 8 guests with its 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. The sleeping...

  • Oak Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Carolina Beaches Guide

Obviously one of the biggest and best attractions of Carolina Beach is, naturally, the beach, and visitors will find ample ways to access and enjoy this sunny stretch of Cape Fear shoreline. Known for its wide coastline, shallow ocean bottom with...

Carolina Beach History

Though Carolina Beach is a modern vacation destination, with a brilliant array of accommodations, resorts, and attractions, the town has deep roots that span the centuries and which include countless and fascinating stories. From the original...

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NEW PROPERTY TO THE CBR FAMILY!Reasons You Will Appreciate Pelican Pointe: * Overlooking Myrtle Grove Sound * Top Floor Unit with Expansive Vistas from Private Deck* Ocean Vistas * Fishing Dock * Community Pool (HOA)* Outdoor Grilling Area* In-Unit...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Long Boat II: Third Row Home With Privat...

6 Bedrooms | 4 Full Bathrooms | 1 Half Bathroom2 Kings | 2 Queens | 2 Twin-over-double Bunk BedsNEW CONSTRUCTION JUST COMPLETED IN SPRING OF 2024!! NEW LISTING FOR RENTAL!!Steer away from your day-to-day by booking this brilliant vacation home on...

  • Oak Island
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Cape Fear Museum

The Cape Fear Museum, (shorthand for the Cape Fear Museum of History and Science), has been educating and entertaining visitors for well over 100 years. Founded in 1898, the museum is the oldest operating museum in North Carolina, and welcomes...

Top 10 Attractions at Carolina Beach

Though arguably best known for its beaches, Carolina Beach is brimming with fantastic attractions for visitors who know where to look. From classic boardwalks, to freshwater lakes, to remote island reserves, there’s a lot to discover both on...

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Orange Street HavenOur calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Located in the ideal Wilmington location, this adorable home is within walking distance of...

  • Wilmington
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Masonboro Island Coastal Reserve

Situated on the edge of the Cape Fear Coastline in between the bustling towns of Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach, the Masonboro Island Coastal Reserve is a unique slice of undeveloped and natural barrier island shoreline that’s an...

Top 10 Things to do in Carolina Beach

There’s a reason why the Carolina Beach area is historically known as “Pleasure Island.” A favorite destination for generations of vacationers, this coastal town is more than meets the eye, thanks to an array of activities and...

Coastal Classic (2-Bedroom Villa) by Red...

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Sleeps 4) This completely refreshed bungalow will feel like home while you and yourfamily savor a relaxing vacation to the beach. Do not worry about having todrive anywhere as this home is located in the heart of Downtown...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
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Archibald’s Deli & Rotisserie is a cute stop for breakfast and lunch fans to grab a quick bite before crossing the Holden Beach Bridge to the shoreline. Found along Holden Beach Road, and located within a mint green circular building, this...

Many food lovers attest that you can always tell is an eatery is good by how busy it is, and the typical steady line at Hampstead’s Bagel Bakery certainly proves this theory. Located just off Highway 17 and therefore an easy breakfast or lunch...

Visitors who are en route to the beach and are in the mood for a quick breakfast or lunch on the go can pop into the convenient and surprisingly diverse Beach Bagels. Located just a shell’s through away from the bridge to the beach, this fresh...

Causeway Gourmet is a delectable dine-in, take-out, and delivery spot where Ocean Isle Beach vacationers can feast on a wealth of freshly made sandwiches, entrees, salads, and so much more. Located on the inland side of the causeway to the beach...

Dry Street Pub & Pizza is a fresh pizza joint on the slightly inland outskirts of Downtown Southport that features a nice and colorful array of elevated Italian cuisine. With a 20-year history of providing Southport locals and visitors with an...

Empire Deli & Bagel is a laid-back little breakfast and lunch joint that will satisfy any native New Yorker or New Englander who happens to be in the Cape Fear region. Located just north of Wilmington in the Ogden area, this destination is...

Olde Southport Village Shoppes is a perfectly charming collection of about a half dozen local stores and services that will delight downtown explorers of all interests. Located along Howe Street, on the outskirts of the heart of the downtown area...

As the name aptly suggests, Our Crepes & More offers a vast range of both sweet and savory crepes that is sure to give Wilmington newcomers a delicious introduction to this traditional French cuisine. Located on a busy stretch of Oleander Drive...

Ports of Call Bistro & Market is a catch-all destination for Southport food lovers of all tastes. Featuring an in-house bakery and market, as well as a dining area that serves up both fresh lunch and dinner selections, this Downtown Southport...

For a cool cocktail to top off a long downtown exploration, or an easy-going and sunny meal to complement the waterfront surroundings, head to Southport’s Provision Company. Located on the edge of the Intracoastal Waterway, and recently named...

There’s always something sumptuous to discover at Sweet N Savory Café – an artful little eatery that’s found on the edge of Wilmington’s Landfall Park, and the River to the Sea Bikeway. The interior is vibrant and...

Start a busy day off right with a hot cup of coffee and a perfect hand-cut donut or hearty breakfast sandwich with a visit to the Donut Inn. Located on the corners of Eastwood Road and Military Cutoff Road, and open early for hardworking...

The Post Café is a laid-back stop where beach-goers can relax, refresh, and load up on all the goodies that complement a perfect day on the beach. Chock-full of bakery specialties, drinks, desserts, and a light café menu, visitors can...

The Purple Onion Café opened on Main Street in Shallotte in 2004. Since then they have become a community favorite serving locals & visitors breakfast and lunch with a delicious menu of pastries, traditional breakfast items, burgers...

Carolina Beach visitors who want to satisfy an itchy sweet tooth will fall in love with Wake N Bake Donuts. A perfect stop for an easy, kid-friendly breakfast before heading to the shore, or to pick up a dozen donuts for the folks at the office or...