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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...

Pearl Blue at CB - Walking Distance to B...
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Welcome to Pearl Blue at Carolina Beach!• Private 1bed/1 bath coastal chic apartment • Freshly refreshed with all essential amenities • Stroll to the beach & the park for the dream vacationThe Space• 1 queen bedroom, 1 bathroom • Pearl...

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

Beautiful Historic Home in Downtown Wilm...

Stay in the heart of the downtown historic district in our handsome two bedroom, two bath condo in one of Wilmington's most storied Historic Mansions! Marble fireplaces, antiques, hot tub, huge granite shower, completely supplied kitchen, ideal for...

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

You are invited!! Come enjoy!!  Beautifu...

Come to the island!! We want you to appreciate our striking family home! Conveniently located near the 49th St beach access, it is a short walk to the beach in one direction and a short walk to the ICW waterway access which is complete with pier...

  • Oak Island
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Beautiful,7BR/6.5BA Oceanfront Home-Elev...

OCEAN'S 7 - 7 Bedrooms 6.5 Bath House, Oceanfront, Elevator, Pool, Dog Friendly Sleeps 19Updates for 2025!!! - Interior of the home has been repainted and redecorated with you in mind!!!Pool Heating Available (for an additional fee)Bed Layout: 5K...

  • Oak Island
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 19
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...

Deja Blue is a beautifully updated 4-bed...

NEW FOR 2025! Now Pet Friendly!Deja Blue – A Light-Filled Coastal Retreat on Bald Head IslandTucked away on a calming cul-de-sac, Deja Blue is a attractively refreshed 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom island sanctuary where coastal elegance meets casual...

  • Bald Head Island
  • 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...

1 Bedroom condo at the desirable Contine...

Welcome to Sunset Beach! This particular unit was refreshed in 2024 and is ready to be your favorite beach vacation destination. This one bed, 1 bath condo features an open floor plan with a King bed and double sleeper couch. The living room and...

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

Renovated 3 Bedroom 2 Bath House, Oceanf...

Family Tides Too - 3 Bedroom 2 Bath House, Oceanfront, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 7New to the Rental Market!Beds: 2K, 1F, 1T Sleeps 7Primary Bedroom - 1 King with electric fireplace, private bath and access to covered porchBedroom 2 - 1 KingBedroom 3 ...

  • Oak Island
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Paradise Found: Your Ocean Isle Beach Oa...

Heaven Found: Your Ocean Isle Beach OasisUnwind, reconnect, and relax at Paradise Found, a impressive beach home just a 5-min. walk to the shore! This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom haven offers ample space for families and friends to gather, with a...

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

Ocean Haze - Oceanview Retreat

**Recently Renovated** Savor a calming hideaway in our ocean view 4 bedroom beach getaway. Whether you choose to sunbath on the broad deck, head to the beach or take a walk on the island greenway, Ocean Haze is your ideal destination! Centrally...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Dune Our Thing! With an amazing view!

Ideal condo for your beach vacation! Beachfront with the most impressive view. Totally outfitted kitchen and all the basic necessities supplied to make your vacation ideal. Modern Beach decor that makes you feel like you are in a vacation resort...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4

For breakfast, lunch and dinner, Carolina Girls’ Grillin’ Café is always cooking up something good. Located just north of Wilmington, on the outskirts of Castle Hayne, this eatery has a ton of big flavor that belies its small...

Crave is a BBQ and Hot Dog Restaurant that offers smoked brisket, pulled chicken and pulled pork, along with 100% all beef Hot Dogs, Brats, and hot/mild sausages, grilled to perfection!

Eric’s Grille is a casual spot that’s found along a busy and more commercial section of central Southport, and which is known for classic American fare, home cooking, and a wonderfully friendly atmosphere. Serving up breakfast and lunch...

Visitors who are cruising along the Cape Fear coastline from Oak Island to Southport can enjoy a fully satisfying break from the car with a visit to Fat Andy’s Burgers. Located in a tiny but tasteful coastal shack along Long Beach Rd, this...

Louie’s Hot Dogs is a sliver of a restaurant that’s tucked away in Wilmington’s Historic Downtown, and which is less than a block away from the Riverwalk and ensuing waterfront. Measuring only 6 ½ feet wide, this veritable...

Merritt’s Burger House is a classic little drive-in joint that’s been a subtle Wilmington institution for generations. Featuring a drive-in style exterior, complete with an old-school sign, this simple little burger restaurant serves up...

Mike’s Bites is a relatively new addition to the Bald Head Island dining scene, and has a unique location in the old Cape Fear Light generator building on Federal Road, which is perfectly convenient for visitors who are checking out the new...

The Oak Island Sub Shop is a fast and convenient destination for beach-goers and central Oak Island explorers to grab an easy-going lunch or donner that’s nicely filling and pairs well with the sandy, salty environment. Located along Oak...

Enjoy a great hot dog with a little dose of local history with a stop at Pauls Place Famous Hotdogs, which is found about 15 miles north of Wilmington in the small town of Rocky Point. A popular local destination for roughly 90 years, this hot dog...

Visitors who are cruising through Hampstead and who want to satisfy a seafood craving, ( a perfectly understandable desire considering that Hampstead is known as North Carolina’s seafood capital), can make a quick stop at the east-to miss but...