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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...

Hobbs Realty - Oceanfront Renovated Home...

This charming two-story, six-bedroom, six full-bath, and two half-bath duplex with interconnecting doors is a great solution for a melodious, oceanfront vacation experience with spectacular oceanside vistas. Offering two hot tubs, one on the...

  • Holden Beach
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...

Just renovated, ocean front, private poo...
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Watch the handsome ocean sunset from the front porch in this impressive beach getaway. This comfortable hideaway features it's own private getaway with a pool and two putting greens right in the backyard! Prime location directly across from the...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...

Spacious 4 BR Golf Villa in Sunset Beach...
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Whether you're looking to plan a family vacation, a calming getaway, or a few rounds of golf with your friends, the Club Villas at Sea Trail offers amazing accommodations for you and your sizable group. Savor an open floor plan with a full kitchen...

  • Sunset Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

Wonderful Beach Home With Hot Tub and Go...

Golf Cart; Hot Tub; Sleeps 11; Upper Level - Bedroom #1 – Primary, King, Private Entrance to the Back Screened Porch, EnSuite with Glass Shower & Jet Soaking Tub, Hair Dryer; Bedroom #2 – Queen, Desk with Ink Jet Printer; Bedroom #3 – Double...

  • Oak Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
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...

Another Beach Experience: 4 Bed / 2 Bath...
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4 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms4 Queens | 2 TwinsThis vacation rental welcomes up to one dog per reservation year-round.Four CCTV's, wireless internet access. Enclosed outdoor shower with hot and cold water, charcoal grille. Substantial well-equipped...

  • Oak Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Ocean view&priv.Beach access only 50 ft ...

Beach home with ocean view interior Art paintings. It’s not an ordinary rental ! We just finished remodel unfortunately we cannot appreciate it ourselves this year ,bungalow just 50 ft from the beach with 3bedrooms 3 bathrooms + 1 big couch bed ...

  • Oak Island
  • 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...

Pet Friendly Ocean front villa taking in...

BEST FEATURES!Ocean Front VillaAcross from beach access and close to BHI ClubTwo golf cartsTotally equipped kitchen Sit and gaze at the sunset and stars at nighttime with this ocean front villa featuring three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms...

  • Bald Head Island
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Amazing Family/Pet Friendly Shore Enuff ...
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This is a ideal place to escape and experience a little slice of heaven. Shore Enuff Sea'cret Hideaway is a 10 min. walk to the white sand, exceptional sun, surf and sunsets. If you drive 10 mins. you will be at one of multiple golf courses. The...

  • Oak Island
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

3 bedroom home just 3 blocks from the be...

This home is all about gathering the people you adore for a vacation together! While providing the space to share time together, there is also enough privacy for calming on a deck or in a comfortable spot. Your home away from home in Carolina Beach...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 3 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...

Southern Comfort-3 Bedroom Home...Bring ...

Step into a beautiful and inviting getaway in the heart of Courtney Pines/ Murryville—just 10 mins. to Wrightsville Beach and 15 mins. to downtown Wilmington's historic appeal, breweries, and nightlife.The Space: * Private 3BR/2BA home – Ideal...

  • Wilmington
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6

Vacationers can enjoy a world of on-the-water fun through the accommodating and centrally located Blockade Runner Soundside Rentals. Situated on the edge of the popular Blockade Runner Beach Resort, and close to both the wide waters of the Banks...

Oak Island visitors will find plenty of water in every direction to explore, and new adventures can start with a visit to the centrally located Blue Planet Watersports. Found just inland of the Oak Island shoreline, this all-encompassing watersports...

Visitors who want to join the crowds of surfers and paddle boarders that flock to the Cape Fear area can join in the fun by signing up for a lesson or camp from the Carolina School of Surf. Located in Ocean Isle Beach along the oceanfront, this...

Wrightsville Beach is well-known in North Carolina surfing circles, and new visitors can join in the fun with a lesson or camp at the homegrown Crystal South Surf Camp. Featuring a full array of lessons that’s suitable for boarders of all ages...

Indo Jax Surf School serves as a launching point for Wrightsville Beach locals and visitors alike who want to join the crowds that flock to the beach for the consistent good surfing conditions. With a home base that’s on the edge of US Highway...

Adventurous vacationers of all ages will love learning to ride the waves through the professional instructors at JC Surf Camp. Based in Wilmington, this established surf camp was built with the vision to pass on the love and skill of surfing to a...

Wilmington visitors who want to check out the adjacent Cape Fear beaches in style can sign up for a surf lesson or camp from the homegrown KowaBunga Surf School. Based out of Wilmington but accessing a number of local beaches depending on where the...

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...

Bald Head Island vacationers can load up on everything they need just minutes after they step off the ferry and onto the island with a visit to Riverside Adventure Company. This 30-year institution carries all the supplies and equipment that new...

Vacationers who want a friendly, safe and effective means of learning to ride the waves can sign up for a lesson with Sean's Private Surf Instruction. Operating under the unique philosophy of having one instructor per student, these local...

From wet suits and body boards, to Stand-up paddle board (SUP) or surfing lessons, the iconic South End Surf Shop has everything a vacationer needs to go out and enjoy those pristine Atlantic waves. Located in a historic brick building in the heart...

We surf, we SUP, and we love healthy stuff! Join us at Wrighsville Beach’s hottest spot for cooling off with your favorite organic juice, superfood smoothies, cold press juice cleanses, acai and pitaya bowls, and frozen yogurt. We also offer...

At Sweetwater Surf School, whether you have never surfed before or if you just want to improve your skills, we have the coaching that will get you there.We keep our camp numbers small to maintain social distancing. Our beginner/intermediate camps...

Learn to ride the waves under the guidance of Pro Surfer Tony Silvagni with a camp or lesson that’s provided by the Tony Silvagni Surf School. Located in the heart of Carolina Beach, a Mecca for southern North Carolina surfers, this friendly...

There are plenty of surf schools to choose from in the North Carolina surfing hub of Wrightsville Beach, but the WB Surf Camp is unique for its sheer range of lessons, camps, and even fitness classes that target a specific demographic or skill...