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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...

Quintessential Beach Cottage 1 Back from...
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Pack up your surf boards and head to Wrightsville Beach to “Surf Charlotte”. This beautiful bungalow is the right spot for your next family vacation! Just one home away from the beach and a short walk to the local eateries and stores, this...

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

Park View Villa 202

Bed Types: K, Q & BUNK Park View Villa is a spacious dog friendly condo with an elevator, located just 1 block form the beach. Located in the heart of Carolina Beach, close to shopping, the Boardwalk, and quaint Café’s...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Ocean views, large deck, only 180 ft. fr...
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Feel all that Carolina Beach has to offer at Land’s End Retreat! Right across the street from the beach with ocean vistas and just 75 yards to the infamous Carolina Beach Pier and Tiki Bar, this is the spot you’ve been looking for! Plus, it’s...

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

The total package 7 bedroom oceanfront h...

Discover the pinnacle of coastal luxury at "Total Package," a spectacular 7-bedroom, 6.5-bath oceanfront vacation home on Oak Island, NC. This extraordinary new property offers the ideal blend of opulence, relaxation, and entertainment, making it...

  • Oak Island
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...

Spt Riverview Rm 116 - Studio Efficiency...
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Southport Riverview 116 - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Hotel Room, Pool, Elevator, Premier Location, Sleeps 4****Premier Location - This ideal unit is located in the riverfront building on the complex (top floor and 2nd balcony on the left side of the...

  • Southport
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

Family Tides: Waves, Sun and PrimeTime f...

Looking for an ocean get-a-way to savor those painted beach sunrises and salty evening breezes? "Family Tides" may be just the home away from home you are looking for! "Family Tides" managed by Dale and Salt Water Real Estate is a 2nd and 3rd floor...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
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...

Ocean views, large deck, only 180 ft. fr...
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Feel all that Carolina Beach has to offer at Land’s End Retreat! Right across the street from the beach with ocean vistas and just 75 yards to the infamous Carolina Beach Pier and Tiki Bar, this is the spot you’ve been looking for! Plus, it’s...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Paris Suite @Carolina Beach, Walk to Car...
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The Paris Suite • Entirely Private Guest Suite • Luxury private bedroom for 2 guests, with a private entrance, comfortable queen-size bed and en suite bathroom in a peaceful neighborhood. There is complimentary parking, complimentary Wi-Fi, TV...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
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...

Ocean View Dog Friendly Carolina Beach R...

Sizable Group Rental Close to Carolina Beach Boardwalk and MarinaRents Sunday to Sunday for weekly stays5 Bedrooms / 5 Bathrooms / Sleeps 15The beach is only a one min. walk from The Deck House down the sweet side street, so bring the whole family...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 15
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...

See Otter: Beachwalk cottage in East Bea...
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CANAL AND DOCK IN BACK YARD // THREE MINUTE WALK TO OCEAN4 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms1 King | 2 Queens | 1 Double | 1 Twin This vacation rental welcomes up to two dogs per reservation year-round and for off-season monthly units.Changes for 2025...

  • 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 under the sun can enjoy an active excursion or just a day of splashing around at this all-encompassing amusement center.

Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2014, the Cameron Art Museum has grown over the past five decades into one of coastal North Carolina's premier collections of regional, national and international art, filling virtually every corner of its gallery...

Battle House is a mission-based laser tag center that takes the traditional laser tag game to the next level. Suitable for adults and older kids, as well as private and corporate parties, the facilities feature 10,000 square feet of...

Cardinal Lanes Beach Bowl is an expansive bowling center where amateurs and pros alike can test their skills in a fun and family-friendly environment. Perfect for afternoon or evening games, as well as private parties and celebrations, this...

The Children's Museum of Wilmington, located in historic Downtown Wilmington on Orange Street, is an ideal destination for adventurous kids who want a day full of imagination exploring the world of art, science, and even pirates! Designed...

Enjoy a range of both indoor and outdoor fun with a visit to the enticingly named DefyGravity Wilmington. A unique trampoline park that’s home to a wealth active entertainment, this centrally located fun center is a great destination for...

Sometimes a name says it all, and the Museum of the Bizarre is a short but engaging trip through some of Wilmington’s more unusual chapters in history. A popular destination for weird-loving visitors and film buffs, the museum has a host of...

Wilmington’s youngest visitors can enjoy a full morning, afternoon or summertime camp of fun at Power of Play – a cool and entertaining destination for playground-worthy fun in an indoor setting. A perfect destination for rainy days...