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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...

Top Floor Carolina Beach Condo ? Private...
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Sea Colony Oceanfront Condos, Carolina Beach, NC29B: 1BR / 1BA Top Floor End Unit, Private Condo with Resident Only Beach Access and Community Pool.Appreciate your private hideaway in Carolina Beach's ideal location at Sea Colony! Great for a couple...

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

Expansive Views from Ocean Front Top Flo...
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As soon as you step into this freshly remodeled property, you are going to exclaim "What a View!" The entire top floor of the building with its unobscured ocean vistas is yours for the duration of your stay. As you enter, your eyes will be drawn to...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Scenic Spots in Wrightsville Beach

With a location that borders water in veritably every direction, it’s not surprising that Wrightsville Beach has more than its fair share of scenic spot around the town. Close to incredible beaches, local landmarks, and neighboring communities...

Beautiful 3 Bedroom Home with optional a...
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Prime Location 1 block from the beach, 1 block from the sound! This highly charming main bungalow home offers 3 queen bedrooms, one bathroom and a private outdoor shower. It has an additional attached 1 bed 1 bath with separate entrance if you need...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Top Activities for Kids in Wilmington, NC

Wilmington is brimming with activities that are ideal for the younger crowd. From amazing tours on the Cape Fear River to a host of sites and attractions that are ideal for kids, keeping everyone in the family – especially the youngest members...

Wrightsville Beach Educational Activities

Because of Wrightsville Beach’s longstanding status as a popular beach town, as well as its proximity to historic sites like Fort Fisher and Downtown Wilmington, the area is the perfect spot to add a little learning to a traditional beach...

Life of Sea-Renity / 112 Burlington Stre...

Bring your flip flops and fishing poles!! Striking well-appointed three bedroom, two bath canal home with private boat dock. This home is a great place to start making your family memories here on Holden Beach. Unwind and appreciate the impressive...

  • Holden Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Freeman Park

The northernmost coastal region of Carolina Beach is home to the Freeman Park Recreation Area, a stretch of shoreline that is well known to adventurous, beach-loving 4WD truck owners. Unlike other stretches of the barrier islands off the coast of...

Best Surf Fishing Gear for 2025

Once you have your coastal recreational fishing license in hand, it’s time to start thinking about gear. Anglers will find tons of options when it comes to equipment for casting into the surf, from custom designed rods and reels at local...

Sweet Carolina

Appreciate this impressive oceanfront home with all the amenities for sizable family gatherings. The middle island location has a wide beach strand and close proximity to fishing pier, mini golf, OIB town park and eateries. This bespoke constructed...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 26
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...

Driving on the Beach - Cape Fear and Brunswick Islands

The coastline of North Carolina is unique in that beach-goers have ample opportunities to explore the shoreline from the comfort and convenience of a 4WD vehicle. From the northern Outer Banks along the Virginia state border to the sunny beach towns...

Walk to the Beach! Spacious Home with Pl...

Walk to the Ocean! Short walk to 2 public beach accesses. Expansive Home with room for everybody! 6 bedrooms with fresh linens and towels, 3 full bathrooms with all the essentials. 2 completely supplied kitchens, 3 common areas with games and...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Museums near Wrightsville Beach

Because of Wrightsville Beach’s long legacy as a hot vacation destination, as well as its proximity to a collection of historically or environmentally significant sites, the community is close to a wealth of museums where furthering an area...

Little Lollipop Bay

Little Lollipop Bay is a small oval-shaped bay that lies just north of the US 74 / Wrightsville Beach Bridge. The small enclosure of water, surrounded by vacation rental homes with private docks and fishing piers, is a popular launching point for...

Inescapable View-a 7BR/8.5+BA Dune Ridge...
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(7BR/8.5+.5+.5BA,1K/2Q&T/3Q/2T, SLP 16,3 Golf Carts, Saturday Turn in Peak Season, CHECK OUT 10:30AM / CHECK IN 4:30PM) NEWLY RENOVATED with 4 golf carts! Inescapable View is a grand 7BR/8.5+.5+.5BA estate atop the Dune Ridge of Bald...

  • Bald Head Island
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
2 Claws Up / 1328 W. Beach Drive - Coast...

2 CLAWS UP gets two thumbs up as the spot for your next most impressive and memorable summer beach vacation or weekend hideaway!  2 Claws up sits on the 2nd row of the beautiful west end of Oak Island with beach access literally across the street...

  • Oak Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
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...

Wrightsville Beach Rules & Guidelines

Wrightsville Beach is one of the Cape Fear’s most popular destinations for fans of sand, salt and sun. Located just east of Wilmington, this hopping beach town is a Mecca for surfers, surf fishermen, beachcombers, and anyone who enjoys...

Big and Beautiful Waterway House w/Free ...
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Dolphins CoveOur calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Savor the elegant vistas from this bespoke-constructed canal home. Dolphins Cove features four...

  • Holden Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Wrightsville Beach Park

The sunny Wrightsville Beach Park, conveniently located in the heart of town, is a fantastic destination for an outdoor adventure that doesn't necessarily entail a trip to the beach. Adjacent to the Wrightsville Beach Parks & Recreation's main...

Rainy Day Activities in Wrightsville Beach

A Wrightsville Beach vacation may center on long sunny days on the seashore, but the occasional rainy day presents a perfect opportunity to get out and about and discover the historically and culturally rich Cape Fear region. From top rated museums...

BEAUTIFUL!-Heated Saltwater Pool!-OCEAN ...
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Savor impressive vistas from our BEAUTIFUL 2nd row home with inground heated saltwater swimming pool ($50 per day to heat pool)and NEW interior elevator. Our property is located less than a mile from Middleton Avenue and offers direct beach access...

  • Oak Island
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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 under the sun can enjoy an active excursion or just a day of splashing around at this all-encompassing amusement center.

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...

Battle House is a mission-based laser tag center that takes the traditional laser tag game to the next level. Suitable for adults and older kids, as well as private and corporate parties, the facilities feature 10,000 square feet of...

Cardinal Lanes Beach Bowl is an expansive bowling center where amateurs and pros alike can test their skills in a fun and family-friendly environment. Perfect for afternoon or evening games, as well as private parties and celebrations, this...

The Children's Museum of Wilmington, located in historic Downtown Wilmington on Orange Street, is an ideal destination for adventurous kids who want a day full of imagination exploring the world of art, science, and even pirates! Designed...

Enjoy a range of both indoor and outdoor fun with a visit to the enticingly named DefyGravity Wilmington. A unique trampoline park that’s home to a wealth active entertainment, this centrally located fun center is a great destination for...

Sometimes a name says it all, and the Museum of the Bizarre is a short but engaging trip through some of Wilmington’s more unusual chapters in history. A popular destination for weird-loving visitors and film buffs, the museum has a host of...

Wilmington’s youngest visitors can enjoy a full morning, afternoon or summertime camp of fun at Power of Play – a cool and entertaining destination for playground-worthy fun in an indoor setting. A perfect destination for rainy days...