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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...

Beachfront Stay | Pool Access | OIB

Summary:Welcome to 43 OIW, your ideal beach escape! This impressive 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo is located in the heart of the Island's exclusive West End, offering the best of coastal living. With striking ocean vistas, pristine sandy beaches, and...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Oceanside estate with private pool, elev...
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Sunny DazeOur calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'The ideal oceanside hideaway, this opulent getaway is located two blocks from soft white sands. Host...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 20
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...

Retro beach cottage w/ modern touch - in...
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1950's knotty pine walls with white accents throughout. Refinished wood floors with high gloss shine. Clean and roomy 1200 sqft bungalow. Modern retro style. It's ready for you to come and relax. Take a break from the hustle and bustle. Walk to the...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Wilmington Riverfront Park

Riverfront Park, which encompasses a decent chunk of the popular Downtown Riverwalk, is a scenic region which will lure visitors into pulling up a bench seat, staying a while, and enjoying the miles of Cape Fear River views on the horizon.

Carolina Beach Camping and RV Parks

Carolina Beach is easily one of the most popular destinations for campers along the Cape Fear coastline. Home to a collection of top-rated sites that welcome all varieties of campers, this cool vacation spot is perfect for enjoying everything that...

Hobbs Realty - \

This delightful 7 bedroom (4K, 1Q, 2F, 2T) 6.5 bath home is ready to be your dream vacation destination. Sensational vistas, a private swimming pool (open from Easter - October), hot tub, billiards table, enormous collection of games, covered...

  • Holden Beach
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Kure Beach Guidelines

Situated just south of Carolina Beach, Kure Beach is a haven for vacationers who appreciate a more relaxed beach atmosphere that’s still close to all the big attractions that the Cape Fear region is famous for. Well known as a quiet town with...

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...

Outstanding ocean front views from this ...
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Ocean front handsome vistas. Watch the ocean, boats, beach and dolphins from the deck and living room. This 2 br condo is in great shape. Enormous swimming pool, covered parking, and outside grilles help make this a great vacation spot.

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

The 10 Best Beach Canopies & Umbrellas for 2025

Beach canopies and umbrellas create shade, lower ambient temperatures and block UV rays on hot, sunny Summer days. Sitting under the canopy of a quality beach umbrella can make the difference between comfort and sweltering. When choosing an...

Oceanfront condo with shared pool, kiddi...

Beach BlissOur 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 located in a gated community with an...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

Best Surf Fishing Gear for 2025

Once you have your coastal recreational fishing license in hand, it’s time to start thinking about gear. Anglers will find tons of options when it comes to equipment for casting into the surf, from custom designed rods and reels at local...

Fun & Sun Villa by Sunset Beach

Located in a peaceful part of Sunset Beach. Just 1.9 miles to the beach. This first floor unit is in the Sea Trail Community overlooking the 18th hole of the Maples Golf Course. A restaurant and bar is right across the street with live...

  • Sunset Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Peaceful Getaway Close to Loop, Beach, D...

Your Ideal Coastal Getaway at Wrightsville BeachGet ready to experience the ultimate beach getaway in one of Wrightsville Beach’s most beautiful neighborhoods! This home is designed to be your ideal escape, whether you’re planning a family...

  • Wrightsville Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Fort Fisher State Historic Site

Clean and uncluttered beaches and a remarkable local history combine to make the Fort Fisher State Historic Site one of coastal North Carolina's most treasured barrier island attractions. This incredible locale, just miles away from Carolina Beach...

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...

Oceanfront home with washer/dryer and pr...
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Queen B by the SeaOur calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Bring your rod and reel to this oceanfront bungalow located near one of the island's...

  • Holden Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
May Moore Park

Take a break from the beach and enjoy the winding canals and creeks that border the Elizabeth and Cape Fear Rivers with a visit to the May Moore Park. This small destination, located on the northeastern side of Oak Island, is within walking distance...

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...

Oasis in the middle of town for large gr...
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Our home is ideal for everybody! The enormous 40' x 20' pool is fun for all. The home offers two master bedrooms with T.V.s, and full sized bunkbeds in the kids's room with a full size crib. There is both a Livingroom to watch T.V. and a huge...

  • Wilmington
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11

Billy Ray’s Family Restaurant is a unique destination that attracts sports fans and southern cooking fans alike. Located in a busy but more local section of Carolina Beach Road, this relatively new eatery serves up big plates, cold drinks, and...

Downtown Wilmington is known for its collection of hip restaurants with culinary inspirations from around the world, and the centrally located Bourbon Street is no exception. Found just a block away from the waterfront, this cool food and drink...

Carolina BBQ House is a home-style buffet that offers big southern dishes to big southern appetites. Offering a rotating selection of comfort food with all the fixins’, this hearty destination will appease all-you-can-eat fans with big...

When you’re in the south, you have to chow down on big plates of homestyle BBQ, and Jackson’s Big Oak Barbecue doesn’t disappoint southern food fans, thanks to a hefty menu that’s loaded with all the staples. Featuring a...

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...

Mission BBQ has a cool location, cool interior, and a big menu that boasts a world of bold and classic southern flavors. Opened on September 11, 2011 by two friends who went on a cross-country tour to discover the flavors of truly exceptional...

College students and professors who need a filling pick-up in between classes, or visitors who are taking a tour of the extensive UNCW campus, will want to look for the distinctive Poor Piggy’s food truck. With fresh southern fare that’s...

For over 30 years, Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q, has focused on creating an enjoyable dining experience for our customers.At Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q, we strive to be the best host. From the moment you walk through...

Sometimes a name says it all, and Two Fat Ladies Over a Simmering Pot is a local favorite for sumptuous soul food that’s made right, at a slow pace, and is served with a dose of southern hospitality. Take-out or dine-in patrons will know...