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2025 Wilmington Indoor Activities Guide

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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...

??Seawind B9- Sea Gem Serenity????Pet Fr...

Reasons You Will Adore Seawind B9- Sea Gem Serenity:* Marsh and Partial Ocean Vistas* Top Floor Condo with Two Balconies* About 525yds to Periwinkle Public Beach Access* Pet Friendly (DOGS ONLY - LIMIT OF TWO)* Bikes Supplied * Steps from the...

  • 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...

Hobbs Realty - \

Make your family's dream vacation a reality in this impressive home (2K, 1Q, 2F, 1QSS). Salty Kisses offers a private oceanfront swimming pool (open from Easter - October), two oceanside-covered porches, and tons of room to rock your cares away.A...

  • Holden Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Bernice's Teal Cottage - Downtown - New!

Welcome to the pretty and clean rental, ideal for a huge family, numerous traveling friends, or co-workers on a temporary job. The property is located just mins. from the heart of downtown Wilmington, close to all the eateries and activities from...

  • Wilmington
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
Southport City Dock

Renowned as a small but substantial piece of Southport’s history that was almost lost in the wake of 2016’s Hurricane Matthew, the Southport City Dock reopened to grand acclaim in the 2021, and has regained its reputation as a popular...

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...

Low Tide at Coral Reef  2 BDRM  1.5 bath...

Coral Reef - Low Tide - new for 2025! The lower suite of this adorable coastal bungalow home offers comfort with a touch of shabby-chic and beachy hues bringing all the calming vibes. This first floor 2 bedroom/1.5 bath unit is just one row from the...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
Zeke's Island Coastal Reserve

Zeke's Island Coastal Reserve is found just south of the Fort Fisher State Recreation Area, and is one of the three original 1985 National Estuarine Research Reserve components dedicated by NOAA and the Division of Coastal Management. Encompassing a...

The 7 Best Beach & Fishing Coolers 2025

Nothing beats an ice-cold beverage while relaxing on the beach. Nothing is worse than reaching for an icy drink and finding your cans swimming. Coolers are essential for family days on the sand. A good modern cooler will keep food and drinks fresh...

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Key Conveniences & Features:-Dog Friendly-House is located just 600 feet from the beach-Front deck with seating to view the sunrise and sunset-3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms-1 King, 1 Queen, 2 Bunk beds w/ Twins-Bathroom: tub, hair dryer, hot...

  • Oak Island
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
The 7 Best Fishing & Beach Carts for 2025

For families travelling to the beach, or fishermen carrying tackle/coolers, a beach cart can be the best purchase of your vacation. These carts feature extra-wide wheels to move across soft sand, even when loaded. Carts are often built for specific...

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...

1 Galway Girl -second row and canal acce...

Offering a second-row position and canal access, this Holden Beach canal home is now available for your family vacation! Not many beach homes give you a two-min. walk to the beach access point with your own private pier and floating dock on a deep...

  • Holden Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Wrightsville Beach Museum of History

The small but well-stocked Wrightsville Beach Museum of History is a charming little attraction that may not take very long to explore, but nevertheless presents a complete and fascinating portrait of this surprisingly long-standing beach town.

Oak Island, NC Vacation Guide

Visitors will find an easy-to-get-to beach paradise at Oak Island, an expansive but peaceful retreat that's located an easy drive away from Wilmington, Southport, and other inland North Carolina communities. Both the main town and the island itself...

Beach Goals! 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home, ju...
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Totally modernized beach home with new paint, floor, and all new beach themed decor with hand-made bespoke headboards in some rooms. Our home is very warm and inviting for multiple families and/or couples alike. Space for the kids to be kids, space...

  • Sunset Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
New Construction Home 2021.  3 min walk ...
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Be some of the first to rent this brand-new home with construction finished in November of 2021. This home is 3-min. walk to the beach, 4-mins. with a toddler in tow! Come in from the Middleton Bridge. Walk from the home to the Ocean Crest Pier or...

  • Oak Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Bald Head Island Lighthouse - Old Baldy

It's hard to confuse the Old Baldy Lighthouse with the other Carolina lighthouses that guard the Eastern Seaboard. The unique structure has undergone some interesting natural and manmade changes during its nearly 200 year lifespan, but many visitors...

The 10 Best Beach Canopies & Umbrellas for 2025

Beach canopies and umbrellas create shade, lower ambient temperatures and block UV rays on hot, sunny Summer days. Sitting under the canopy of a quality beach umbrella can make the difference between comfort and sweltering. When choosing an...

Oceanfront in Ocean Isle Beach! \

Welcome to "C2 Shining Sea", a astounding coastal-themed hideaway that offers a unique 3-bedroom, 2-bath getaway. This completely modernized (2024) oceanfront condo is an ideal option for your vacation units, with a minimum stay requirement of just...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Southport, NC Scenic Spots

Southport is a town that is renowned for beauty. With charming downtown streets that are lined with cottages and enticing boutiques, a range of paddling and walking trails, and miles of water in every direction, it’s no wonder that a favorite...

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...

Amazing ocean views from every side of t...
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Located on the far East end of Ocean Isle Beach, this home offers striking vistas of the ocean from every room! Lots of room and space, completely outfitted kitchen, additional sizable intelligent TV in main living room! Beach walkway across the...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...