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East Coast Got-Em-On King Mackerel Classic
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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...
Welcome to our newest addition - Crane on Dock! Stunning Mad Men meets Serena & Lily (mid-century modern with a coastal vibe) completely modernized beautiful bungalow located downtown. Front porch, full kitchen with nook, striking dining area...
- Wilmington
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
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...
Welcome to Crosswinds Cottage???? Attractively refreshed beach bungalow with private pool located on a peaceful garden lined (minimum traffic) street, 4 homes from a direct beach access and a short walk to the center of town...
- Ocean Isle Beach
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
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...
Bed Types: King, Queen, Twin over Queen Bunk Carolina Surf 402 is a beautiful top floor oceanfront 3 bedroom condo in the heart of Carolina Beach. This fabulous, completely renovated, 3 bedroom 2 and a half bathroom condo...
- Carolina Beach
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 7
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...
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...
White sand, crashing waves, the festive ambiance of a boardwalk. Eateries, stores, brewery’s and dining all within walking distance! Enter into our new home and your vacation begins! Don’t worry about linens, paper goods, dishwasher and dish...
- Carolina Beach
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
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...
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...
Wake up to gorgeous sunrises at Here Comes The Sun Unit 3, an Oceanfront 3-bedroom, 3-bath townhome in the unique and family-friendly oceanside community of Carolina Beach.Savor morning coffee and afternoon drinks from one of your two roomy decks...
- Carolina Beach
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 9
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...
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...
NEW TO PROACTIVE VACATIONS! Welcome to your ideal coastal hideaway at 127 NE 79th St, located on Oak Island. Featuring 4 nautical bedrooms and 3.5 modern bathrooms. This inviting beach home offers a enchanting blend of comfort and style, making it...
- Oak Island
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 11
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...
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...
Shrimp On The Barbee: Your Coastal Getaway on Oak IslandLocated in the peaceful, historic Yaupon area of Oak Island, Shrimp On The Barbee is a freshly constructed, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home designed for relaxation and memory-making. This striking...
- Oak Island
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 7
As you step into this 1-bedroom condo, you'll immediately feel the casual coastal vibes that define this inviting space. Sink into the plush couch or pull out the sleeper to accommodate up to 4 guests, making it ideal for couples, modest families...
- Carolina Beach
- 1 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 4
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...
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...
Welcome to Holden Beach. This phenomenal property features 1 bedroom with a comfortable king bed, a completely equipped bathroom with a exhilarating shower, and convenient amenities like heating, AC, and WiFi. Immerse yourself in the appeal of this...
- Holden Beach
- 1 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 2
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...
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...
Savor the comfort of this condo located on ground level with a great view of the 2nd green of Oyster Bay Golf Links. The condo is pet friendly (modest dogs under 35 lbs) with a non-returnable pet fee per pet and up to 2 dogs allowed. The floor plan...
- Sunset Beach
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
For breakfast, lunch and dinner, Carolina Girls’ Grillin’ Café is always cooking up something good. Located just north of Wilmington, on the outskirts of Castle Hayne, this eatery has a ton of big flavor that belies its small...
Crave is a BBQ and Hot Dog Restaurant that offers smoked brisket, pulled chicken and pulled pork, along with 100% all beef Hot Dogs, Brats, and hot/mild sausages, grilled to perfection!
Eric’s Grille is a casual spot that’s found along a busy and more commercial section of central Southport, and which is known for classic American fare, home cooking, and a wonderfully friendly atmosphere. Serving up breakfast and lunch...
Visitors who are cruising along the Cape Fear coastline from Oak Island to Southport can enjoy a fully satisfying break from the car with a visit to Fat Andy’s Burgers. Located in a tiny but tasteful coastal shack along Long Beach Rd, this...
Louie’s Hot Dogs is a sliver of a restaurant that’s tucked away in Wilmington’s Historic Downtown, and which is less than a block away from the Riverwalk and ensuing waterfront. Measuring only 6 ½ feet wide, this veritable...
Merritt’s Burger House is a classic little drive-in joint that’s been a subtle Wilmington institution for generations. Featuring a drive-in style exterior, complete with an old-school sign, this simple little burger restaurant serves up...
Mike’s Bites is a relatively new addition to the Bald Head Island dining scene, and has a unique location in the old Cape Fear Light generator building on Federal Road, which is perfectly convenient for visitors who are checking out the new...
The Oak Island Sub Shop is a fast and convenient destination for beach-goers and central Oak Island explorers to grab an easy-going lunch or donner that’s nicely filling and pairs well with the sandy, salty environment. Located along Oak...
Enjoy a great hot dog with a little dose of local history with a stop at Pauls Place Famous Hotdogs, which is found about 15 miles north of Wilmington in the small town of Rocky Point. A popular local destination for roughly 90 years, this hot dog...
Visitors who are cruising through Hampstead and who want to satisfy a seafood craving, ( a perfectly understandable desire considering that Hampstead is known as North Carolina’s seafood capital), can make a quick stop at the east-to miss but...