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Experience Kure Beach beyond the tourist checklist with hidden local favorites, waterfront seafood, peaceful parks, beach-town routines, and some of the coast's quietest corners.

Surf camps, carnival rides, fossil hunts, aquarium touch tanks, and beach adventures for every age - this is your family guide to Carolina Beach.

Carolina Beach or Wrightsville Beach? Here's how these two North Carolina beach towns compare for family vacations, boardwalk fun, surf culture, rentals, dining, and beach days.

Plan a birthday on North Carolina's coast with beach mornings at Kure Beach Pier, boardwalk thrills in Carolina Beach, paddleboarding at Wrightsville, waterfront dinners, bonfires at Freeman Park, and sunset cruises along the Intracoastal.

From vacation rentals in Carolina Beach to a season-by-season look at the area's best annual events, this guide covers what's useful to know before you start planning.

Discover the best things to do in Kure NC and Pleasure Island NC with kids of every age, from soft, easy mornings at the aquarium to wide-open beach days, shaded historic trails, and ferry rides across the Cape Fear River.

Discover the best things to do in Wrightsville Beach, NC, from paddleboarding, surfing, and sunset cruises to oceanfront dining and local shops.

Discover the top water sports and outdoor adventures in Wrightsville Beach, NC, from surfing and paddleboarding to sailing, fishing, and sunset cruises.

Discover five fun ways to enjoy Wrightsville Beach after dark — from sunset dinners and lively beach bars to family concerts and starlit strolls along the coast.

All About: Carolina Beach Rental Homes for Families & Groups. NC Beach Rentals Large Groups: How to Find One in Carolina Beach & Kure BeachKnown as one of the best beach spots around in NC, the beautiful shoreline of Carolina Beach, North Carolina, is perfect for families and large groups