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The Wilmington Riverwalk stretches 1.75 miles along the water and recently earned recognition as one of the top riverfronts in the nation. Taking a quick trip inland from Carolina Beach to Wilmington during your coastal vacation doesn't just provide a fun change of scenery; it allows you to engage in exciting activities like strolling along the colorful riverwalk. You also get to swap the sandy shores for brick-paved streets and centuries-old architecture.

Skip the tourist checklist. Ride the island by bike, visit hidden natural gems, eat legendary donuts, and see Carolina Beach through the eyes of its locals.

Trade packed beaches for warm Atlantic waters, peaceful coastal towns, fresh-caught seafood, and some of North Carolina's best fall scenery and outdoor activities.

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.