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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...

Oceanfront Top Floor w/Stunning Views, P...

Three Sea has a view to take your breath away! From the balcony see sunrises, dolphins swimming, pelicans feeding or just tan in privacy. Check out the stars and watch the moon rise. After a day at the beach, take a swim in the pool, have drinks and...

  • Carolina 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...

Brand New Beach House with huge private ...
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Brand new home with ocean and marsh vistas! Only a 2-min. walk to the beach with private beach access. When you wish upon a starfish, there is plenty of space to relax on four cavernous covered porches and watch the sun set on the ocean or the...

  • Holden Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
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...

Oceanfront 3BR/2BA with pool, large balc...
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If your looking for an oceanfront condo with a pool just steps away from a private access that gets you to miles of handsome beach to appreciate, this place is it! The condo has a huge ocean front balcony with amazing vistas and a family friendly...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

Gorgeous Marsh Views!
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Unwind and relax this summer at Marsh Mellow! This 4-bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home is available for rent for the first time. Located at the end of Leeward Court, this home features some of the best vistas on Bald Head Island.The main home features three...

  • Bald Head Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Ocean View From Both Of Our Decks....at ...
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Appreciate Carolina Beach while staying at this lavish 4 bedroom 4 bath duplex with all the amenities of home. Sleeping ten people, we are centrally located in the middle of Pleasure Island, a few short steps and you are calming on the beach or...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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.

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...

Visit Bald Head Island in March. Peacefu...
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IMPORTANT *Spring and Summer units PLEASE reserve club membership on club website.*This home is available for daily, weekly, & monthly rental located on Bald Head Island East Beach dune ridge. Offers guests sunrise ocean vistas, afternoon winds...

  • Bald Head Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Sea Forever Summary:
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Summary:Ocean Front duplex with pool and private beach access! Sea Forever is cavernous and ready for your family to savor! Wake up to the striking sunrise over the Atlantic from the roomy master suite! 5B/4B (two unit) condo features plenty of...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Beach House OKI - Premium Two King Suite...

The Beach House Motel & Suites is a comfortable, cozy, clean, and economical boutique property for the ideal vacation. With the ideal Oak Island accommodations for every style, The Beach House Motel & Suites offers 22 units, including ten...

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

Beautiful 3 bedroom home near Carolina B...
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Bring the whole family to this great place with tons of room that can comfortably sleep 6. Make yourself at home with a warm cup of coffee or tea in our comfortable enclosed porch. Each bedroom is equipped with a intelligent TV to access all your...

  • Wilmington
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Luxe Blue- Oceanfront Retreat

Indulge in the ultimate coastal getaway at this 3,800-sq-foot oceanfront villa, freshly constructed in 2023. This bespoke home is ideal for guests who are looking for a modern oceanfront hideaway with an fresh elegance that is a rare find here at...

  • Wrightsville 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...

Airlie Gardens

Arlie Gardens is home to a stunning collection of natural gardens and eye-catching artworks which continually impresses visitors to the Wilmington area. Established in 1901, and originally used as a private garden for the wealthy Pembroke family...

Bald Head Woods

But despite being an instrumental component to the island's very existence, and a protector against erosion and storms, Bald Head Woods serves a more visible role as a fun, outdoor destination for visitors to enjoy off the beach. A popular spot with...

Situated in a quiet and primarily residential corner of the city of Wilmington, the James E.L. Wade Park is a surprising and engaging destination for locals and visitors alike who want to experience the Great Outdoors of the Cape Fear region.

The Kent Mitchell Nature Trail gives Bald Head Island visitors a chance to experience a natural slice of barrier island life that cuts through the perfectly preserved 800 acre maritime forest. Located on the southern edge of the island, and jetting...

Water lovers who want to explore the picturesque waters of the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), or who want an easy trek to the nearby Masonboro Island, will want to head to the small but scenic Trails End Park.

Zeke's Island Coastal Reserve is found just south of the Fort Fisher State Recreation Area, and is one of the three original 1985 National Estuarine Research Reserve components dedicated by NOAA and the Division of Coastal Management. Encompassing a...