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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 Paradise: with elevator & golf car...
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Located in the heart of Carolina beach, Pearl Heaven is a BRAND NEW townhome and only 2 blocks (3 min walk) from the beach. Some of the key amenities offered include:✓ Elevator access to all floors ✓ Golf cart included with booking! ✓ 2 King...

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

Port at Captain's Bridge
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2-nighttime minimum stay - Savor Southport like a local with the balcony view of Historic Southport included by Port! Located in the heart of downtown Southport, this condo is located just 2 blocks from the Cape Fear River waterfront! Stroll the...

  • Southport
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
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...

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS  - Gorgeous Back Bay...
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The ideal family vacation spot! Ideal for one huge family or to share between two families. Four bedrooms and four bathrooms plus a additional room for the kids so adults and kids can savor their own fun time in two completely different areas. ...

  • Sunset Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
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 Condo just steps from oceanfro...
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Ocean Isle Beach is a superb, family-friendly vacation destination offering wide sandy beaches, exceptional eateries and tons of recreational activities for all. It is a ideal place to savor an entire week at the beach or a fast weekend hideaway. ...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

2  Step-Salty Carolina Vibes

Two Step your way into this beach getaway with a private POOL & Hot Tub! Home offers an open floor plan with 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, living room, completely outfitted kitchen, separate dining room, and game room. Sit back and appreciate the...

  • Oak Island
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 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.

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...

Charming 3-bedroom house in Sunset Beach...

Located in Sunset Beach, this enchanting home offers 3 comfortable bedrooms - 2 with queen beds and 1 with a king bed. With amenities like WiFi, AC, and a washing machine, guests can relax and relax after a day at the beach. The property also...

  • Sunset Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Private Pool w Slide, Hot Tub, 2 Living ...
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Everybody loves a rental with a water feature, and this one has two! "Pool Oasis" is just so darn cool that you won't want to get out of the pool. *The pool is open from April 15 - October 15 and the hot tub is available year round!* Tucked away on...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
“Villa Serena” - Ocean view, dog fri...

Villa Serena is a impressive 4-bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home w/ ocean vistas from all 4 bedrooms, both decks, the family room, dining area, kitchen, and additional room. Located in the lush and relaxing gated neighborhood of Dunescape featuring roomy...

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

Hobbs Realty - \

This appealing oceanfront home has all the vistas. Sea Nymph is a very rare pearl by the sea. Located on 3 oceanfront tons, this vacation rental is the ideal place with tons of space!Outside you will find a huge grassy yard and a fenced-in area, as...

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

Experience luxury, Custom Home, spacious...

Managed by Brunswick Vacation Units!-Located on a street with direct, simple beach access-Private heated pool (complimentary pool heating included in rental rate April, May, September and October)-Upgraded linen and towel set including whole bed...

  • Oak Island
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Museum of Coastal Carolina

The Museum of Coastal Carolina is the only North Carolina Natural History Museum that’s located on a barrier island, and is a fun destination for visitors of all ages to dive deep into the unique and beautiful coastal region. Located in the...

Visitors who love the beach but have an equal appreciation of the starry Carolina skies, or visitors who just want to take in a completely unique theater experience, should plan a rainy day trip to the Ingram Planetarium. The extensive attraction...