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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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Appreciate this virtual tour! https://youtu.be/DNFYXY89kpQWelcome! Thanks for stopping by our home. Our host costs include a thorough home cleaning and linens delivered for your use. Bath and Pool towels are supplied at the home for your use. ...

  • Holden Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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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Kick off your shoes and go barefoot while you vacation at this phenomenal beach home!Appreciate the handsome, private swimming pool (open from Easter - October) with a deck and outdoor shower, and relax on one of the four covered porches. There's a...

  • Holden Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Southport Marsh Walk

Nature lovers who want to take an in-depth and self-guided exploration of Southport's wild terrain can take an easy stroll down the "Marsh Walk." This long boardwalk that begins along Brunswick Avenue on the edges of the busy downtown ends...

SEAcluded Deck House

Bed Types: King, King, Queen, Queen, Day bed w/trundle, QSS "SEAcluded Deck House" captures the essence of this Ocean View stand alone home. Located in a cul-de-sac, across from the ocean, you'll find yourself quietly enjoying...

  • Kure Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Carolina Beach Boardwalk

The Carolina Beach Boardwalk is the place to go for family-oriented or even late-night fun after a sunny day on the beach. Noted as one of the top 10 boardwalks in America by Food & Wine magazine, this classic oceanside boardwalk features a...

Carolina Beach Boating Guide

With a location that straddles both the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean, visitors shouldn’t be too surprised to discover that boating rules the scene Carolina Beach. The town is teaming with charter and tour boats, marinas, and ramps...

This lovely four-bedroom oceanfront home...

Bask in the sunshine while staying in this oceanfront Hobbs Intelligent Home (2K, 1Q, 2T)! Spectacular vistas of the Atlantic Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway, and the marsh are yours, whether you're rocking on the porch, soaking up some rays on the...

  • Holden Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Southport Pier and RIverwalk

Cap off a leisurely day of exploring Southport with a scenic walk along the waterfront, courtesy of the Southport Pier and Riverwalk.  Located on the edge of Howe and Bay Streets, and therefore easy to reach for veritably any Downtown Explorer...

Activities for Kids near Carolina Beach

Carolina Beach is a paradise for kids! Filled with sunny beaches, summertime activities, and plenty of great eats and good times, kids will never be bored at this town that deserves its longstanding name of “Pleasure Island.” Make your...

Luna Sea

Bed Types: K, K, Q, T OVER FULL, QSS Luna Sea Enjoy your next vacation at Luna Sea, perfectly located in the heart of Carolina Beach!! This 4 bedroom 2 bath oceanfront house has all you need to make your vacation a great one...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Rainy Day Activities near Carolina beach

Even in a vacation destination as sunny as Carolina Beach, an occasional rainy day can still arise to put a momentary break on the shoreside fun. But just because a visitor has to leaves the beach doesn’t mean that the vacation fun has to end...

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...

Easy Living by The Water . Quiet, Secure...
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Do not look any further ! Feel a joyful time in the 130 years old Victorian home completely equipped for calming and carefree vacation where you recharge your inner batteries and take positive long lasting memories with you! Historic residential...

  • Wilmington
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Carolina Beach Museums

Visitors who want to spend a day off the beach learning something new will find plenty of opportunities in the Cape Fear region. The coastal communities that surround Carolina Beach are chock full of enticing museums, historic sites, and other...

Carolina Beach Rules & Guidelines

Carolina Beach is well known for its miles of enticing shoreline that attract surfers, swimmers, fishermen, beachcombers, and everyday folks who just love to spend their days on the sand. But before you go, you may want to brush up on area...

Beachfront Duplex with 3 Decks and Aweso...
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Savor a calming beach vacation at our striking place. Sun and ocean during the day; stars and sand at nighttime. All new flat screen TVs in 2022. Breathtaking beach vistas on every level. We are Unit B (South Unit), a 2200 sf duplex with 3 living...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Conch'd Out / 3201 E Beach Drive - Coast...
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 OCEANFRONT GEM! 3BR/1.5 BA, BR1:1K, BR2:1Q, BR3:2T - Embrace the sights and sounds of the coastline with impressive ocean vistas in this striking pet friendly bungalow, ideal for family fun! Giant ocean front sundeck, beachy & colorful décor...

  • Oak Island
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Wrightsville Beach Park

The sunny Wrightsville Beach Park, conveniently located in the heart of town, is a fantastic destination for an outdoor adventure that doesn't necessarily entail a trip to the beach. Adjacent to the Wrightsville Beach Parks & Recreation's main...

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...

Barbee Beach House: A Peaceful Vacation ...
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5 Bedrooms | 3 Full Bathrooms | 1 Half Bathroom1 King | 2 Queens | 2 Twins | 2 Twin-over-twin Bunk BedsThis vacation home is located on the east side of Oak Island in a peaceful neighborhood just off the main street, Oak Island Drive. Virtually...

  • Oak Island
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Carolina Beach State Park

Visitors who want to take a break from Carolina Beaches' busy surfside scene, and instead enjoy its acres of wild, undeveloped territory, can pay a visit to the sprawling Carolina Beach State Park.

Carolina Beach Surfing Guide

Like a number of hotspots along the Cape Fear Coastline, Carolina Beach is a favorite destination for East Coast surfers. Only rivaling only its neighbor to the north, Wrightsville Beach, in terms of local popularity for southern North Carolina...

Coastal condo with short walk to the bea...

Charm of the CanalOur calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Feel the ultimate beach hideaway at this striking condo in Carolina Beach, NC. This...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Long Leaf Park

Long Leaf Park is a centrally located public park that features a wealth of natural beauty and scenery, as well as plenty of activities to keep park-goers of all ages engaged. Located just south of the UNCW campus, and easy to reach for visitors...

Bald Head Woods

But despite being an instrumental component to the island's very existence, and a protector against erosion and storms, Bald Head Woods serves a more visible role as a fun, outdoor destination for visitors to enjoy off the beach. A popular spot with...

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...

Wilmington Riverwalk

The Riverwalk in Downtown Wilmington is a showstopper of a stroll that is a distinctive attraction all its own. Originally conceived in the 1980s as a way to generate more interest and tourism to the Cape Fear River waterfront regions of...

Carolina Beach State Park

Visitors who want to take a break from Carolina Beaches' busy surfside scene, and instead enjoy its acres of wild, undeveloped territory, can pay a visit to the sprawling Carolina Beach State Park.

Greenfield Lake Park is known as one of Wilmington’s coolest and most scenic destinations, and is a vast public park that’s located just south of the historic downtown area. Located on the western edge of Greenfield Lake, and just a...

Halyburton Memorial Park is a perfect respite for visitors who want to take a break from the busy Downtown Wilmington shopping, dining and attractions, and just relax amidst the natural ponds and unique rolling sand hills, and watch the wildlife...

On Oak Island, even getting to the beach can be a scenic and relaxed adventure, thanks to the collection of Environmental Overlook Trails that lead visitors from the Intracoastal Waterway-bordering sections of town to the beachfront neighborhoods...

Take a walk on the Cape Fear’s wild side with a visit to the Ev-Henwood Nature Preserve – a scenic 174-acre natural area that’s a prized component of the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Located just outside the busy...

Halyburton Park, (also known by its formal name of Halyburton Memorial Park), is a 58-acre nature preserve that features a lengthy biking and hiking trail, a number of public facilities, and a scenic glimpse into the local foliage and wildlife that...

It's easy to miss the Bluethenthal Wildflower Preserve. Located on the outskirts of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington's campus, this preserve was all but wiped away by the 1970s due to encroaching development. Thanks to the perseverance...

Situated in a quiet and primarily residential corner of the city of Wilmington, the James E.L. Wade Park is a surprising and engaging destination for locals and visitors alike who want to experience the Great Outdoors of the Cape Fear region.

The Kent Mitchell Nature Trail gives Bald Head Island visitors a chance to experience a natural slice of barrier island life that cuts through the perfectly preserved 800 acre maritime forest. Located on the southern edge of the island, and jetting...