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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...

Oceanfront 4-8 Bedroom Duplex (\
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Are you looking for a fun family vacation home with the surf and sand at your door step? Then this excellent OCEANFRONT duplex is for you! This is an up/down duplex accepting for the preferred convenience of one level living, with this top level...

  • Holden Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Canal Home in the heart of OIB
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It will be “Totally Worth it!”4 bedroom/2 bath (jack and jill), kid friendly beach bungalow located on Ocean Isle Beach Canal #12.Luggage elevator, open floor plan, and vaulted ceilings providing tons of natural light. The enormous back deck...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Ocean Isle Beach, NC Vacation Guide

Accommodating and altogether fun, Ocean Isle Beach is a favorite family-friendly destination for vacationers from all over the East Coast. Well stocked with fantastic beaches, challenging area golf courses, great fishing, local attractions...

Charming 2 Bedroom near desirable East B...

This appealing two-bedroom bungalow near East Beach is located in the most beautiful part of Bald Head island. This home is freshly modernized and ready for your ideal vacation hideaway. Community amenities include walking paths, and BHI Creek...

  • Bald Head Island
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
Caswell Beach

Visitors who love a quiet beach town, a dash of history, and a sunny location that’s close to a variety of Cape Fear attractions will fall in love with Caswell Beach. This small community that’s tucked away on the eastern edge of Oak...

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...

This lovely four-bedroom oceanfront home...

Bask in the sunshine while staying in this oceanfront Hobbs Intelligent Home (2K, 1Q, 2T)! Spectacular vistas of the Atlantic Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway, and the marsh are yours, whether you're rocking on the porch, soaking up some rays on the...

  • Holden Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Pleasure Island

Cape Fear visitors in a vacation state of mind will find plenty of reasons to celebrate in Pleasure Island. This moniker that’s given to the island found just south of Wilmington is well-deserved, as the small collection of beach communities...

Shallotte River

Sandwiched in between the towns of Shallotte, Ocean Isle Beach, and Holden Beach, the Shallotte River and the Shallotte Inlet are popular attractions for water lovers who want to explore the local watery terrain outside the Atlantic Ocean. Renowned...

Aqua Bella Upper - cute old school beach...
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Easygoing light filled apartment in a duplex in the heart of downtown Carolina Beach. Plenty of off-street parking. Two blocks from Britt Donuts and 3 blocks to the boardwalk and the ocean. A calm place to kick off your shoes and relax. Animals...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Cape Fear area Surfing Guide

Surfing is big in the Cape Fear area, and it’s a sport that has been enjoyed by decades of locals and vacationers alike. With gentle summertime waves that are perfect for beginners, and larger and more challenging swells that can make an...

Top 10 Things to do in the Cape Fear area

New visitors may find that making a list of things to do during a packed Cape Fear vacation seems, initially, like an impossible task. With a wealth of incredible attractions, activities, and stunning landscapes, it’s hard to narrow down the...

Shell Spell 4-bedroom Ocean and Intracoa...

Appreciate your much deserved and calming vacation in Ocean Isle Beach at this amazing corner lot home. With 4 bedrooms including a king, 2 queen, and 2 twin beds, this vacation home away from home offers plenty of space for guests. All 4 Bedrooms...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Activities for Kids in the Brunswick / Cape Fear Area

From the sunny beaches to the educational museums and attractions, the Cape Fear region is seemingly designed for kids. The towns that dot this coastal region are filled with tempting options for the young and young-at-heart, which includes cool...

Holden Beach, NC Vacation Guide

Holden Beach is a gem of a vacation destination. Accommodating a world of outdoor sports and interests, with crystal clear beaches that are uncrowded even during the busiest summer days, the island was recently ranked as one of the top family...

“BEACHFRONT ELM” IS CALLING\n~Oceanf...
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Dear Traveler,Carolina Beach offers serene beaches where you can savor your dream vacation in our newly refreshed 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2nd floor beach home. Located a short walk from the Carolina Beach Boardwalk, you'll be immersed in the vibrant...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
Tropic like Its Hot Oak Island Oceanfron...
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Family owned home with direct beach accessCovered & uncovered decks Private shower under home with hot waterNapoleon Gas GrilleAir fryer, blender, and griddle. Fridge filtered water and iceBar drink refrigeratorDrip and Kcup CoffeeIntelligent home...

  • Oak Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
Figure Eight Island

Located just east of the quiet Ogden area of Wilmington, Figure Eight Island is a destination that has inspired curiosity for decades. Privately owned by its homeowners, and only accessible by a single bridge that crosses the Intracoastal Waterway...

Cape Fear Museums

From the historic homes of Wilmington’s famed residents to coastal destinations that highlight the life of vacationers past, there’s a lot to uncover when it comes to the Cape Fear area’s many enticing museums. Spend a cloudy day...

Sunset Beach Golf Condo w/ Pool ~ 2 Mi t...

Treat the family to a coastal hideaway at the 'Sea & Tee Time' vacation rental in Sunset Beach! Overlooking the Maples Golf Course tee box by the Calabash River, this pet-friendly 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo at Sea Trail Resort Villas offers access to...

  • Sunset Beach
  • 2 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...

Rainy Day Activities in the Cape Fear Area

Rain or shine, the Cape Fear area is always brimming with ways to learn something new, have some fun, and create incredible memories that will last long after a vacation is over. From unique museums and historic sites to incredible shopping and...

7 Bedrooms, 6.5 Baths, Elevator, Heated ...
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Bring your family to Sea Scape beach home and have the vacation of a lifetime! With a fast 2-min. walk you can be at the nearest beach access (which is also handicapped accessible) or savor the day in our resort-like private pool! Our home offers...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 22
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...

Cape Fear Riverboats

Narrated sightseeing tours, & private charters on the Cape Fear River. Featuring the Henrietta.  Cape Fear Riverboats is Wilmington NC’s longest continuously running cruise line. We’ve been in business since 1987 and are...

The Cape Fear Museum, (shorthand for the Cape Fear Museum of History and Science), has been educating and entertaining visitors for well over 100 years. Founded in 1898, the museum is the oldest operating museum in North Carolina, and welcomes...

The USS Battleship North Carolina is an unmistakable site in Downtown Wilmington. Taking up a large portion of the waterfront docks, this historic World War II moveable landmark is a must-see for Cape Fear vacationers.

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...

With Wilmington's distinguished history as a thriving port community, few folks recognize at first that part of this reputation stemmed from its legacy as a bustling railroad center. In fact, for well over 125 years, railroading was the top industry...

E-BIKE TOURS — An Experience For All Levels! Our goal is to make you feel like a local as you explore all Wilmington has to offer. If you’re looking to check out some of the best breweries in town, visit unique neighborhoods, and take in...

When driving or strolling past the Bellamy Mansion, visitors are often transported back to a different time, when the Antebellum South was in full prestige, and Wilmington was a bustling, pre-Civil War port town. Located on Market Street, just...

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...

The Latimer House Museum and Gardens has a key role in Wilmington's historical culture. Built in the early 1850s and still preserved as one of the region's many opulent homes which have been converted to museums, this "residence" has also been the...

Wilmington visitors can enjoy a visit to one of the oldest peanut plantations in the country with an easy drive to the Poplar Grove Plantation. Located just north of the center of Wilmington along US Highway 17, this semi-remote site is a...

Budding biologists with an inherent curiosity about their coastal surroundings will have a blast at Wilmington’s own Sea Turtle Camp – an enriching summer camp program for teens to learn more about these beautiful creatures, as well as...

More than 120 coastal communities oppose offshore drilling- the coast has spoken, and we are determined more than ever to protect our coast. Communities, elected leaders, and impacted businesses and residents along the Southeast spoke out strongly...