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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...

Oak Island 2nd Row Large Beach Home with...
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Roomy Oceanview Beach House with Private Pool – Sleeps 14Location: Oak Island, NCWelcome to your ideal beach hideaway on Oak Island! This striking second-row beach home is just steps away from the beach, offering a prime location for your family...

  • Oak Island
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

North Star | Ocean Views + Rooftop!

Location! Location! Location! Welcome to our luxury beach home, North Star. Located directly across from public beach access Periwinkle, with beautiful vistas of the ocean from every floor, and a few blocks walk to Freeman Park. Going fishing? No...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 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...

NEW! 1008 Blue Dolphin 1-Bedroom Condo w...

Perched on the tenth floor of the building, this oceanfront condo offersspectacular expansive vistas—including a rare dual outlook of both the oceanand downtown Carolina Beach. Thoughtfully decorated with the owner's personal touches, this...

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

Beach Daze Duplex - Unit B! Fenced-in ba...

Unwind with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. Our "Beach Daze" duplex lower unit offers a fenced in yard for your furry family members and kids! 5 blocks from beach in a friendly, laid-back, peaceful neighborhood. Dog park and...

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

Spacious Sound Front Home with Private P...
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Comfort and serenity is alive and well at Sweet Shirl. This cavernous 5 bedroom 5 bath home is located on the sound front at the north end of Wrightsville Beach. A private pool and new decking has been constructed for the 2022 season! Step inside...

  • Wrightsville Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 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...

Hobbs Realty - This charming 4 bedroom c...

Look no further, this is the ideal vacation home for you and your furry companion!This 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath (2Q, 2PBB) getaway is just what you need for your next island hideaway! Inside you will find a well-appointed kitchen, complete with a...

  • Holden Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Paws & Relax Island Retreat

Summary:Paws and Unwind offers a roomy beach getaway, plenty of rooms for all of your vacation needs and is pet friendly. As you pull into the home you will find space for 3-4 cars! This home is a Duplex that offers two king bedrooms and one queen...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
BRAND NEW 11BR/8.5BA Oceanfront,Dog Frie...

Together Time - 11 Bedroom 8.5 Bath House, Oceanfront, Dog Friendly, Pool, Elevator, Event Home, Sleeps 26Brand New Construction - Summer 2025 Availability Dates to be Released Soon!!!Pool Heating Available for an Additional Fee!!!Event home (for an...

  • Oak Island
  • 11 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 26
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...

The Tipsea Turtle 2 - New Beach Remodel

The TipSea Turtle 2- Located just 2 mins. from the beach, our striking newly modernized beach home awaits you in the serene town of Sunset Beach, North Carolina. Our home is located on a very peaceful street, with plenty of room to walk around, ride...

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

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Stunning 5 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom, very well refreshed home in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina. The beach is the place to be this summer!!******************************SPECIALS************************************************We appreciate our...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16

The Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School allows Carolina Beach and Wilmington visitors to experience a wealth of on-the-water adventures that range from riding the waves to paddling through the quieter creeks and channels of the Cape Fear River. Based...

You can find everything under the sun for a fantastic vacation along the Carolina coastline with a visit to Carolina Beach’s own Pleasure Island Rentals. Located in the heart of the action and easy to reach for visitors all along the...