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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...

Oceanfront family fun home and dog frien...
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Welcome to the Coastal Coop! This classic oceanfront beach bungalow invites you to sit back and relax! You can even bring your favorite doggies (family pets or furry friends) as this home is pet friendly too! Delight in the impressive vistas of...

  • Oak Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
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...

The Sundance Cottage

Summary:Step into Sundance Cottage! This beachfront residence is located on the North End of Wrightsville Beach, providing an ideal setting for you and your cherished ones to forge memorable memories.Whether you're passionate about surfing...

  • Wrightsville Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

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Introducing "Dune Life" (formerly High Cotton) - an exquisitely refreshed and updated oceanfront getaway that presents awe-inspiring vistas of the Atlantic. This meticulously crafted 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom haven has undergone a complete...

  • Holden Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Cabana Boy: Budget-friendly Oceanfront H...

4 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms3 Queens | 1 Twin-over twin Bunk Bed | 1 Queen Sleeper CouchTVs with streaming capability, Netflix, wired and wireless Internet. Well-equipped kitchen, blender, ice maker in the refrigerator, ceiling fans in all rooms...

  • Oak Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Across The Street From The Beach, Privat...
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Up On The Roof, located at 161 Ocean Blvd East, is part of a beach community, Oceanside at Winding River. This provides private beach access, private pool and beach clubhouse, all immediately across the street from the home. Renters will be...

  • Holden Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

NEW!!Blue Pelican Getaway!Pet friendly, ...

This home has the ideal blend of classic coastal design and luxury finishes. You'll be 2 mins from Mayfaire, eateries, Breweries & 8 mins. to Wrightsville Beach, we also allow your dogs to join you on your trip!Savor the roomy open kitchen and...

  • Wilmington
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
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...

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“Be Still” is a vacationer's dream and is a 4 Bedroom, 3 1/2 Bath oceanfront home with Private Pool, Private Beach Access and No Homes across the Street, which provides unobstructed marsh vistas from the front porch! This home just finished a...

  • Holden Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Newly Renovated! Expertly decorated! 4\/...

Sunshine and warmth radiate from this newly refreshed home in the middle of all of the action!! Wilmington, NC is known for its extraordinary historical appeal, warm sandy beaches, phenomenal eats, and you might even spot a celebrity or two, as...

  • Wilmington
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 3
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...

Beautiful-3BR/2BA Ocean View Home-Locate...
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**Ocean Breeze Retreat**3 bedroom, Beach walk House on East Beach.Located just one street from oceanfront access, this home lives up to it's name with invigorating sea breezes and a restful place to getaway. The driveway approaches from the back...

  • Oak Island
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Suzanne's Cottage By The Sea -Oceanfront...
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Suzanne's Cottage By The Sea is located on Oak Island, the ideal place for your next family vacation! This oceanfront home is steps away from the rolling waves of the Atlantic Ocean. A dazzling open floor plan and vaulted ceilings lead you to savor...

  • Oak Island
  • 4 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!

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...