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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...

3BR/2BA Condo -Pool, Ocean Views Sleeps ...
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Oak Island Beach Villa 1210- All’s Well In Caswell - 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Condo, Ocean View, Sleeps 6**Exciting update! Oak Island Beach Villa 1210 has adjusted its nightly minimums for August. Now you can savor a flexible hideaway — book Sunday to...

  • Oak Island
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

3BR Ocean Front Condo Near Johnnie Merce...
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Soak up the sun and salt air at “Douglas”, a elegant end-unit townhouse just steps from the beach and boasting fabulous ocean vistas. Located less than a block from the iconic Johnnie Mercer’s Pier, this three-bedroom, three-bathroom getaway...

  • Wrightsville Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Family Friendly & Fido-Friendly Oceanfro...
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Escape to Wind Beneath My Wings, an refreshed and striking Holden Beach oceanfront bungalow that is ideal for your next family vacation. Upstairs, the bungalow features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and 4 TVs with expanded cable, including one in every...

  • Holden Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

Stunning 2 bedroom beachfront oasis!
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The name says it all, "Blue Oceanfront Retreat" is an getaway on the beach! This two bedroom, two bathroom 1st floor condo is delightfully styled as an ocean heaven. Only one set of stairs takes you up to the entrance of the property. As you...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Griffin Surf Shack

This Carolina Beach home features 3 inviting bedrooms - 1 queen bed, 2 full beds, and 1 twin bed. With amenities like WiFi, a washing machine, heating, and AC, guests will feel right at home. The 2 bathrooms come equipped with a hair dryer and...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

Call Ahead to Heat the Pool!! Waterfront...

(4BR/4.5BA, 2K, 4Q, SLPS 12, 2 Golf Carts, Saturday Turn in Peak Season, CHECK OUT 9:30AM / CHECK IN 3:30PM)Tucked down a winding, shrubbed drive, Coast2Coast-a four bedroom, 4.5 bath waterfront Executive getaway on the Island's West Beach, features...

  • Bald Head Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Country Coastal Condo w/ Ocean View and ...
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Special Offer: Appreciate 10% off 7-nighttime stays!Stellar Location:Just steps from handsome Carolina Beach.Savor a private saltwater pool and ocean view from a cavernous, covered deck.Modern Conveniences:Superfast Free Wi-Fi with a 72" Intelligent...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
The Inkwell ~ An Oak Island Gem
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Bring the whole family to The Inkwell…a great beach bungalow with tons of room for fun. The Inkwell is charmingly decorated, clean, well maintained and outfitted with everything you need to make your beach trip worry-complimentary. Beach access...

  • Oak Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

Fantastic 3 bedroom 2 1/2 just steps fro...
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Beachcomber offers the best for your Wrightsville Beach vacation. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath duplex is located on Henderson Street and is walking distance to Johnny Mercer pier, shopping, eateries, and more. Enter the property and find yourself in the...

  • Wrightsville Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Shorebird: 4 Bed/2 Bath Ocean View House...
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4 Bedrooms | 2 Baths2 Queens | 4 TwinsTV in living room and twin bedroom, wireless internet access. Nicely decorated, comfortable open home that is light and bright. Well equipped kitchen with huge dining table seating six to eight. Carpeted living...

  • Oak Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8

Locally owned and operated since 2002, CB Surf Shop has steadily grown over the years to become one of Carolina Beach's premiere shopping destinations. Their knowledgeable and friendly staff is always happy to help, because they want everyone to...

You can find everything under the sun for a fantastic vacation along the Carolina coastline with a visit to Carolina Beach’s own Pleasure Island Rentals. Located in the heart of the action and easy to reach for visitors all along the...