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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...

Custom, Chic Beach Home in Gated Communi...

Introducing Tequila Sunset! This charming bespoke-constructed home has 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, fenced in yard, an outdoor private pool, outdoor bar area, enclosed outdoor shower, and gourmet chef's kitchen. The owner's eye for design gives a...

  • Sunset Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Updated third-floor condo with WiFi, sha...
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Three BrothersOur calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Vacation starts now: Step into your completely refreshed, third-floor, waterfront condo and feel...

  • Oak Island
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 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...

Newly Renovated! Best view of Jinks Cree...
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Savor this handsome 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths freshly refreshed. New Kitchen and Flooring in living, Kitchen, Bathrooms. Open living/dining area decorated with comfort and style in mind for your enjoyment. The outside porch offers a great area for...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

??Seas The Day: Oceanfront, Short Walk t...
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Reasons You Will Adore Seas The Day: * Oceanfront Unit with Private Beach Access* Deck with Panoramic Ocean Vistas* Additional Street View Deck off of Master Suite* Elegantly Decorated Coastal Interior* Professionally ManagedWelcome to Dunes I A1 ...

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

Beach House w/beautiful ocean views.  Pr...
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Located on the peaceful east end of Ocean Isle Beach, NC this 2015 beach home is ideal for 2 families with kids. 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, an elevator, sizable heated pool, a captains lookout with vistas of the ocean and marsh. The kitchen is...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Wonderful 2-bedroom condo in Ocean Isle ...

This 2-bedroom condo is ideal for your escape to Ocean Isle Beach. The welcoming space features 1 queen bed and 2 double beds, along with a comfortable office area with a couch bed. Savor the calming ambiance with a short walk to the beach or lounge...

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

DOG FRIENDLY - Second Row ...Ruff Life b...
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You can hear and see the ocean from 2nd-row dog-friendly 3B/2B (~1,076 sq ft), elevated, one-level comfortable beach bungalow with simple beach access right across the street. Sleeps 6. Covered front porch with four rocking chairs. The cleaning fee...

  • Oak Island
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
???? Sea Drift 200-Breezy: Oceanview, Wa...

Reasons You Will Appreciate Sea Drift 200-Breezy: * Ocean View Condo* 1 Block to Beach Access* Prime Location - 3 Blocks to Shopping, Dining and the Boardwalk* In-Unit Washer/Dryer* Professionally ManagedSea Drift 200-Breezy is the ideal hideaway...

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

Breakin' Free North and South - 8 Bedroo...

Breakin' Free is a luxury oceanfront duplex in Carolina Beach, NC, offering a ideal hideaway for up to 20 guests. This bespoke-constructed, pet-friendly vacation home features impressive ocean vistas and is designed with convenience in mind...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 20
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...

Golden Villa-Sea Trail-Golf View, Dining...

Welcome to the Golden Villa located in the impressive Sea Trail community of Sunset Beach, North Carolina. This striking 3rd-floor villa offers the ideal getaway to relax.A 2-min. drive to the beach & we provide beach essentials for a ideal day by...

  • Sunset Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6

Indo Jax Surf School serves as a launching point for Wrightsville Beach locals and visitors alike who want to join the crowds that flock to the beach for the consistent good surfing conditions. With a home base that’s on the edge of US Highway...

Adventurous vacationers of all ages will love learning to ride the waves through the professional instructors at JC Surf Camp. Based in Wilmington, this established surf camp was built with the vision to pass on the love and skill of surfing to a...

Wilmington visitors who want to check out the adjacent Cape Fear beaches in style can sign up for a surf lesson or camp from the homegrown KowaBunga Surf School. Based out of Wilmington but accessing a number of local beaches depending on where the...