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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...

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New to PROACTIVE Vacations! Pack up the family...bring the boat...and don't forget the dog! "Unleashed & Untied" is PET FRIENDLY, newly refreshed, and is complete with a private saltwater swimming pool and new floating boat dock! Located on a canal...

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

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Casa de Ventanas was thoughtfully restored with modern finishes throughout the entire space. This inviting home is located just 3 miles from Wrightsville Beach & 5 miles to Historic Downtown.With 3,000sq, there is ample space to relax and relax...

  • Wilmington
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

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The Snows Cut Chateau is a 6,000 square ft luxury oceanfront home that's hosted memorable beach get-a-ways for families, corporate get-togethers, and even the occasional TV show or two! Featured on both the CW’s “One Tree Hill” and...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Cameron Art Museum

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...

Carolina Beach Museums

Visitors who want to spend a day off the beach learning something new will find plenty of opportunities in the Cape Fear region. The coastal communities that surround Carolina Beach are chock full of enticing museums, historic sites, and other...

The Corsair-a pet-friendly, five-bedroom...
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5BR/4.5BA, 1K, 2Q, 2T, 2 Bunk beds; Sleeps 12; 2 Golf Carts, Saturday Turn in Peak Season, CHECK OUT 11:00 AM / CHECK IN 5:30 PM)Welcome to Slow Your Roll, previously known as The Corsair. With new owners and fresh Spring 2025 updates, this...

  • Bald Head Island
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Southport Marsh Walk

Nature lovers who want to take an in-depth and self-guided exploration of Southport's wild terrain can take an easy stroll down the "Marsh Walk." This long boardwalk that begins along Brunswick Avenue on the edges of the busy downtown ends...

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...

Waterfront home near the beach with sunr...
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The Pour HouseOur calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Nicely decorated and completely equipped, The Pour House is a great choice for those who...

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

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...

Updated condo with pool access, easy bea...

Sandvillas C1Our calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Complete with pool access, boardwalk beach access right across the street, this updated beach...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
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...

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...

New Luxury Oceanfront Home - The Citrus ...

The Citrus Beach Club is Ocean Isle Beach's premier oceanfront beach home. With 9 bedrooms + 9.5 bathrooms, this luxury-filled home is the ideal hideaway for sizable families. Sleeping quarters for 35! Freshly painted in 2023.Savor visiting at...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 35
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You will feel right at home in "Our Place" at Holden Beach! This classic oceanfront beach bungalow offers 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, along with mesmerizing vistas of the glistening Atlantic Ocean! With your private beach boardwalk, you will soon be...

  • Holden Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Southport Pier and RIverwalk

Cap off a leisurely day of exploring Southport with a scenic walk along the waterfront, courtesy of the Southport Pier and Riverwalk.  Located on the edge of Howe and Bay Streets, and therefore easy to reach for veritably any Downtown Explorer...

Carolina Beach Kayaking Guide

Life in Carolina Beach revolves around the water, and one of the most popular (and easiest) ways for new visitors to join in the fun is by signing up for a coastal kayaking adventure. With a far-reaching range of ocean waves, river and sound waters...

Cozy, quiet  studio apartment, excellent...

Cozy, modern studio apartment in a peaceful neighborhood! Centrally located with entirely equipped kitchen, dishwasher, microwave, stovetop, oven, filtered water faucet, and HVAC. Tons of storage, stackable washer and dryer in unit! XL Twin Day...

  • Wilmington
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 1
Fort Johnston - Southport Museum

Fort Johnston is a remarkable visitors’ center and museum that has deep historic roots in the early years of Southport’s long and storied history. Located on the edge of the waterfront downtown area along Bay Street, the stoic and regal...

Activities for Kids near Carolina Beach

Carolina Beach is a paradise for kids! Filled with sunny beaches, summertime activities, and plenty of great eats and good times, kids will never be bored at this town that deserves its longstanding name of “Pleasure Island.” Make your...

2 br/1 ba on Lumina Ave - Steps from Eve...
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Located in the heart of WB!! This 2 BR, 1 BA condo includes 2 queen beds and 1 queen pull out couch. Comfortably sleeps 6. Savor vistas of the intracoastal, handsome décor, high end appliances and a roomy deck for outdoor dining, calming, or people...

  • Wrightsville Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6

The Bald Head Island Club is an elite introduction to all the finer things that this small island community has to offer. Comprising of a championship 18-hole golf course, fine dining options, tennis and fitness facilities, and a relaxed atmosphere...