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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...

Sands III #1C - Toes In the Water

Just a short distance from surfing, this pet-friendly condo lets you experience it all. Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Lake Park are just a short walk away, so leave your car at the property, which offers onsite parking. The kitchen is equipped...

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

'Double Happiness\

New to PROACTIVE Vacations! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath beach bungalow definitely lives up to its name, bringing "Double Happiness" to your next Holden Beach vacation! Resting directly on the marsh, this classic beach bungalow is located on the second...

  • Holden Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Brunswick Islands Beach Rules & Guidelines

The Brunswick Islands offer a number of communities where enjoying the beach is always a breeze. From the small town of Caswell Beach to the enticing and hopping town of Ocean Isle, here’s everything you need to know about enjoying this...

Sea Colony Retreat - Newly remodeled oce...

Recently refreshed in March of 2025, Sea Colony Retreat is a pretty oceanfront property located in Carolina Beach. Pool access and good walkability make it a spot you want to come back to again and again!The bedroom has a queen bed, a mounted TV...

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

Southport, NC Camping Guide

From picturesque beaches that straddle the state border, to sunny destinations found just inland of the Cape Fear River, the Southport region is dotted with an array of campgrounds that will entice visitors of all outdoorsy tastes. The options are...

Port City Peddler

Port City Peddler in Wilmington, NC. is the perfect destination for shoppers looking to find interesting and unique gifts, antiques, and vintage merchandise.

Situated in the heart of the downtown area, and expanding for a full city block, the Old Wilmington City Market is a distinctive destination where history and shopping are effortlessly combined. Though it has served a number of purposes over the...

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...

8 Fine Art Gallery is a chic little gallery that features a wealth of artworks from regional and local artists which pays homage to the coastal environment, or to its own little unique niche in the art world. The gallery is located just outside of...

Art lovers who want to truly dive into the local and regional Cape Fear arts scene will want to make a stop at the ACES Gallery. Orchestrated and run by the Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County, this homegrown gallery supports and...

The Artshak Studio and Gallery is a cool destination for historic Southport art lovers with a unique setting that’s housed within a barn-style but still coastal building on the edges of the downtown area. Easy to walk to and explore for...

In Wilmington, the arts scene and the nightlife scene effortlessly combine, and this cool coupling is perfectly apparent at the invitingly chic Bottega Art & Wine. Voted "Best Art Gallery" by Encore Magazine Readers - Wilmington’s...

From creamy fudge, to nautical-themed gifts, to truly unique holiday ornaments and décor, you can find everything under the sun at Callahan's of Calabash. An expansive gift store that is a landmark and popular destination in its own right...

No artful exploration of Wilmington is complete without a visit to the acclaimed Charles Jones African Art. This local institution has been in business for more than 25 years, and features an extensive collection of traditional African works in all...

Franklin Square Gallery perfectly combines Southport’s inherent love of art, culture, and history, thanks to both a unique setting and a collection of acclaimed regional and local artists that are clearly inspired by the wild Cape Fear...

The only enclosed mall within a 55-mile radius, Independence Mall is the Wilmington region’s dominant fashion-oriented shopping center. With more than a million square feet of space, the mall houses four anchors and a diverse variety of...

New River Pottery a home décor superstore that offers everything to make a house a home! From interior décor, to outdoor accessories, furnishings, and much more!

Southport is well known for its collection of art galleries, antique stores, and vintage shops, and visitors can enjoy a full sample of everything this coastal town has to offer in the “treasure hunting” arena with a visit to the...

Visitors who are strolling along the Carolina Beach Boardwalk can enjoy a colorful break from the sun and sand by stepping into the vibrantly inviting Saltwater Surf Art Gallery. Featuring a wealth of distinctively beach-themed artworks, this cool...

Experienced art collectors and everyday sightseers alike will be surprised to find the extensive and exceptional collection at Wilmington’s own The Gallery of Fine Art. Featuring multiple artists from around the globe that will inspire and...

The Port City is nothing if not creative and community-minded, and one of the chicest additions to the cultural landscape is theArtWorks - a planned art village that provides ample studio space, event venues, and gallery space for local artists to...

Enjoy a delicious taste of the laid-back and artful Southport life with a visit to the refreshing Uncorked by the Sea Wine Shop & Gallery. Much more than a traditional wine store, this wine shop and gallery features plenty of tasting options...