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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...

2nd Row Across from Beach Access with Pr...

Welcome to Resting Beach Face! This spectacular 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom vacation home on Oak Island is an absolute dream come true. Located just across from the beach access, it was constructed in 2017 and features a wide range of opulent amenities...

  • Oak Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Eagles Nest 4 bedroom 2 bathroom with go...

Cozy home with impressive private saltwater pool heaven and covered patio. Great central location about 7.6 miles to Wrightsville Beach, 11.7 miles to Carolina Beach, and 7.4 miles to Historic Downtown Wilmington. Simple access to savor local...

  • Wilmington
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Cape Fear Museum

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...

Charming Wilmington Home w/ Patio ~ 7 Mi...

Your next coastal hideaway starts at this 3-bed, 2-bath vacation rental home in Wilmington, NC! Located just a short drive from spectacular beaches like Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach, this comfortable property offers the ideal base for...

  • Wilmington
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Top 10 Things to do in Southport, NC

Southport is a charming coastal town where shopping, dining, history, and just enjoying a waterfront breeze are all celebrated on a daily basis. And while it’s tempting to just find a shaded front porch, settle in, and admire the view &ndash...

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...

Seaside Splendor! Rooftop Views, 3 Minut...
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Soak in the coastal lifestyle with this freshly constructed 5 bed (4 bedroom), 4.5-bathroom home in Carolina Beach! This vacation home is ideal for a anxiety-complimentary family hideaway. Complete with a rooftop deck for sunset/sunrise vistas, full...

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

Southport, NC Shelling Guide

Southport can easily serve as a launching point for a myriad of shelling adventures. From this small community on the Cape Fear River, visitors can board a ferry to Bald Head Island, Fort Fisher, or even take a cruise to smaller and lesser-known...

Reel Memories-Spacious 5-bedroom, 4 bath...

Welcome to Reel Memories – Your Oceanfront Haven in Holden Beach, NCLocated directly on the shore of North Carolina’s beloved Holden Beach, Reel Memories is more than just a beach home—it's a place where generations gather, salt air soothes...

  • Holden Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Southport, NC Activities for Kids

When it comes to activities for kids, Southport is a veritable playground. Stocked with unique public parks, a collection of shops, and ample places to explore, there’s no shortage of adventures waiting for visitors of all ages and interests...

Southport, NC History

The lower Cape Fear region was explored in the 1521 and again in 1526 by the Spanish. They chose to move on, due to poor soil and lack of adequate fresh water supplies.

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1 Anchors Away OceanfrontOur calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'This oceanfront home is an elevated bungalow that sits just a few steps from the open...

  • Holden Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Greenfield Lake Park

Greenfield Lake Park is known as one of Wilmington’s coolest and most scenic destinations, and is a vast public park that’s located just south of the historic downtown area. Located on the western edge of Greenfield Lake, and just a...

Top 10 Southport, NC Attractions

Southport is a stunning town where every waterfront turn or historic street corner can serve as its own charming attraction. Filled with picturesque outdoor landscapes, a collection of historic sites, and a myriad of unique shopping and dining...

Dog-friendly coastal home w/ enclosed ya...

Coastal GetawayOur calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Welcome to your ideal family hideaway in Oak Island, NC! This striking home is just a short...

  • Oak Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
New Home Ocean Front, Elevator, New Swim...

Escape to luxury and tranquility with this gorgeous 6-bedroom, 5-bathroom, new construction, waterfront property in the center of Oak Island. Perfectly designed to share with up to three families, this gorgeous home combines coastal elegance with...

  • Oak Island
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Southport - Fort Fisher Ferry

Visitors to historic Southport who want to make a beach escape, or Carolina Beach travelers who need an easy yet scenic route to head south will find the Southport / Fort Fisher ferry a convenient yet completely unique way to explore the southern...

Southport Educational Activities

Established in the 1700s, and boasting a landscape of unique coastal ecosystems, Southport is a prime destination to learn about the history, environment, and culture of the scenic Brunswick region. From unique museums and monuments, to outdoor...

Shorely Blessed / 523 W. Beach Drive - C...

This is it – you have finally made it and SHORELY BLESSED! OCEANFRONT LIVING at its FINEST! Smell the ocean air, listen to the waves crash and watch the pelicans streamline overtop the sea oats bending in the wind from your own private and...

  • Oak Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Southport, NC Fishing Guide

With a backbone in both commercial and recreational fishing, it should come as no surprise that fishing is big in Southport. This small community’s love of fishing is visible around every corner – from the specials boards of local...

Southport, NC History

Southport is one of the oldest communities in coastal North Carolina, and as such, the town has ties to virtually every major American event. From its initial discovery centuries ago by European explorers, to its role in the American Revolution and...

Cloud Nine: Your Carolina Beach Family S...

Cloud 9: Your Carolina Beach Dream Escape!Sunsets that melt your anxiety away and water vistas that go on forever? Cloud 9 has your beach vacation covered. This isn’t your run of the mill cramped condo. Our huge 2 story condo (+1700 square feet...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

New Hanover County Arboretum

The New Hanover County Arboretum, located on the outskirts of Downtown Wilmington on Oleander Drive, is a peaceful retreat for nature lovers everywhere. With seven acres of greenery, and gorgeous foliage that changes with the season, every visit...

Long Leaf Park

Long Leaf Park is a centrally located public park that features a wealth of natural beauty and scenery, as well as plenty of activities to keep park-goers of all ages engaged. Located just south of the UNCW campus, and easy to reach for visitors...

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 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...

Halyburton Memorial Park is a perfect respite for visitors who want to take a break from the busy Downtown Wilmington shopping, dining and attractions, and just relax amidst the natural ponds and unique rolling sand hills, and watch the wildlife...

Greenfield Lake Park is known as one of Wilmington’s coolest and most scenic destinations, and is a vast public park that’s located just south of the historic downtown area. Located on the western edge of Greenfield Lake, and just a...

Arrowhead Park is a fun destination for Wilmington locals and visitors alike to take a break from the waves, and dive into a little outdoor entertainment outside the waterfront realm. Located just south of the heart of the Wilmington, and easy to...

The Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens is the oldest and largest historic site in downtown Wilmington.  They’re eight colonial structures left in Wilmington, four on are the property. Three ballast stone buildings, circa 1744, once the city...

Captain Charles Robbins' Cape Fear River Adventures is a top-rated touring company that takes explorers to the backwaters of the local Cape Fear rivers and streams where the local wildlife thrives. From basic on-the-water skills like boating...

Take a walk on the Cape Fear’s wild side with a visit to the Ev-Henwood Nature Preserve – a scenic 174-acre natural area that’s a prized component of the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Located just outside the busy...

Halyburton Park, (also known by its formal name of Halyburton Memorial Park), is a 58-acre nature preserve that features a lengthy biking and hiking trail, a number of public facilities, and a scenic glimpse into the local foliage and wildlife that...

It's easy to miss the Bluethenthal Wildflower Preserve. Located on the outskirts of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington's campus, this preserve was all but wiped away by the 1970s due to encroaching development. Thanks to the perseverance...

Situated in a quiet and primarily residential corner of the city of Wilmington, the James E.L. Wade Park is a surprising and engaging destination for locals and visitors alike who want to experience the Great Outdoors of the Cape Fear region.

Outdoor lovers and active visitors of all tastes will have a fine time at the engaging Ogden Park. Located just northeast of the Downtown area, and convenient to Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach visitors alike, this vast public park has veritably...

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...

Tucked away on the edge of the Cape Fear River just a few miles south of Downtown Wilmington, the River Road Park is a popular launching point for a myriad of adventures that can range from kayaking and boating expeditions, to just enjoying the...

Situated on the edge of the Cape Fear River and the Intracoastal Waterway, and located just a quick cruise away from the Atlantic Ocean, Snow’s Cut Park is a popular destination for anglers, birdwatchers, and anyone who appreciates a stunning...

Garden fans and everyday explorers alike will love discovering the Stanley Rehder Carnivorous Garden – a hidden gem that’s found in the busy heart of central Wilmington. Located along Independence Blvd., and close to both Downtown...

Water lovers who want to explore the picturesque waters of the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), or who want an easy trek to the nearby Masonboro Island, will want to head to the small but scenic Trails End Park.