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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...

5BR/2BA Home - Renovated, Oceanfront, Br...
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Summer Wind West - 5 Bedroom 2 Bath House, Oceanfront, Event Home, Sleeps 12Please Note: As of 4/12/25, this home is Dog Friendly with up to 2 dogs allowed.This already handsome home has been completely modernized with you in mind, offering you a...

  • Oak Island
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Half-Mi to Riverwalk: Dtwn Wilmington Ge...

Furnished Patio | Remote Work Friendly | Walk to Stores & EatsFrom the moment you step inside, this thoughtfully designed vacation rental invites you to slow down and soak up the local vibe. Appreciate a getaway filled with curated art, modren...

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

Sunset Beach, You Will Love This Place! ...

We are obsessed with your comfort. But don't just take our word for it - read the reviews!!!Located in famed and impressive Sunset Beach, this roomy ground floor condo sleeps six and is ideal for your family dreams or golf vacations. Access to two...

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

Tipsy Turtle delights with three floors ...

(5BR/5.5BA,3K,1Q,4Tw,SL12, 2 golf carts, Friday Turn in Peak Season, CHECK OUT 10:00AM / CHECK IN 5:30PM) Tipsy Turtle's three floors of oceanfront luxury dazzle with details like heart-of-pine floor throughout, coffered and barreled ceilings, walls...

  • Bald Head Island
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Mermaid Manor: Ocean View Home with Priv...
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3 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms | 1 Half Bathroom1 King | 1 Queen | 1 Twin-over-double Bunk Bed | 1 Twin Trundle | 1 Queen Sleeper CouchJust a few hundred feet from the beach, Mermaid Manor offers coastal heaven in a prime location while providing a...

  • Oak Island
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Enjoy all the benefits/amenities of a la...

7 Green Pelicans - 7 Bedroom 6.5 Bath House, Ocean View Home with Elevated Heated Pool, Event Home, Sleeps 24Beginning May 17, 2025, all Weekly Reservations will include a 6-Seater Golf Cart for your Convenience and Enjoyment!!!**Appreciate all the...

  • Oak Island
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 24
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...

Memories start where the sand ends & the...
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Unwind and recharge just steps from the sand and surf in this entirely refreshed, two bedroom, 2 full-bath condo. Be among the first to appreciate the completely supplied, updated kitchen with granite countertops and island that seats two. The open...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
The SandBox: Relaxing Getaway, Steps fro...

Feel coastal appeal at The Sandbox, a newly modernized apartment just steps from the beach. This private 1 bedroom apartment is centrally located right off the famed "Loop" with complimentary parking. It's ideal for beach lovers and food...

  • Wrightsville Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 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...

Oceanview NEW Home with Amazing Rooftop ...

Something new has come to Carolina Beach!This brand new beach home is named 'Sueño' which means 'Dream' and what a dream she is! Come have an striking experience at this impressive newly constructed modern townhome in Carolina Beach! This 4 bedroom...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Marsh-View Oasis: 2-Min Easy Walk to Bea...
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Escape to Oak Island's calming shores at The Hammock House, freshly remodeled in 2020. This 2-bed, 2-bath haven amidst beautiful marshlands offers impressive vistas and ocean waves close by. Unwind in backyard hammocks amidst rustling marsh grass...

  • Oak Island
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6

22 North is a highly acclaimed Wrightsville Beach restaurant that serves up classic southern fare with a Creole and French flair. Located on Lumina Avenue, just a block or so away from the Causeway to the beach, this fresh restaurant is one of the...

East Oceanfront Dining is a posh little restaurant that’s found along a quieter section of the Wrightsville Beach shoreline, and which features beautifully colorful plates of traditional seafood and American cuisine with a twist. With a menu...

King Neptune Restaurant is an all-encompassing breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night hot spot that boasts a friendly hometown vibe, and a big wave of classic American fare with a coastal and southern influence. Known as a solid breakfast and lunch...

The Oceanic is the only oceanfront restaurant and pier on Wrightsville Beach, and as such, is a very popular spot for semi-casual lunches, refined dinners, and massive special events with an Atlantic backdrop. Attached to the Crystal Pier, which...

Oceans is a chick little dining option for visitors who are staying in Wrightsville Beach’s sprawling Holiday Inn Resort. Featuring a large and open dining room, as well as several nearby lounges that boast indoor or outdoor ocean views...

Poe’s Tavern is an effortlessly chic spot for Happy Hour drinks, a post-beach meal, or a late night adventure with friends reminiscing about the day over a round of beers or two. Featuring a cool brick and dark wood interior, with subdued...

South Beach Grill is a cool little restaurant that’s close to the water, and which uses this locale as an inspiration for its tasty, seafood-heavy menu. Serving lunch and dinner in the nicely decorated inside dining area, as well the expansive...