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Oceanfront Condo-1A-Pet Friendly! Linens Provided!

Rise and Shine! Beach, pool, & amazing views!

Oceanfront Paradise 1BR condo in Kure Beach

Oceanfront Incredible Ibis w private beach access

OCEANFRONT PARADISE WITH SPECTACULAR OCEAN VIEWS

* Dune Daddy * Couple’s Retreat

Surf4life Oceanfront Beach Cottage

Waterside Cottage 'HoriZen'
Other great vacation rentals in Wilmington Beach

Deja Blue

Ola Verde

Riverfront sunset balcony + free covered parking

Mermaid Retreat* Private Pool* Pet Friendly

The Cove At Myrtle Grove

Charming beach cottage blocks from the beach!

Luxury Modern Downtown Retreat

Oceanfront Condo, Spacious Private Deck & Pool!
Your guide to Wilmington Beach
All About Wilmington Beach, Carolina Beach
Nestled along North Carolina’s southern coast, Wilmington Beach brims with breathtaking natural landscapes, historic architecture, and plenty of outdoor activities to keep your heart pumping. The lively Historic District sits in downtown Wilmington and embodies a small-town atmosphere with family-run local businesses. Lined with clothing boutiques, galleries, and Southern food restaurants, downtown Wilmington makes a great starting point for exploring the greater region. At the end of the Historic District, you’ll find the Riverwalk, equipped with a boardwalk that runs along the Cape Fear River. This spot is popular for wandering along the water and offers magnificent sunset views.
Wilmington Beach is well-known for its stunning sandy beaches, including Wrightsville Beach, Kure Beach, and Carolina Beach, where you can swim, surf, and stroll along the shoreline. Wilmington also provides a keen window into the area’s Victorian-era architecture, with three historic museums housed in 19th-century homes.
The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Wilmington Beach
Summer in Wilmington Beach is generally warm, with temperatures hitting their peak and heating the waters, creating some of the best weather for taking a dip in the ocean, fishing, and boating. Spring and summer feature a handful of festivals, including the Annual Azalea Festival showcasing gardens, artwork, music, and a parade. During the early months of fall, the summer crowds thin out, but the water is still warm enough to enjoy a swim. As fall turns to winter, temperatures drop significantly, and the ocean becomes chilly.
Top things to do in Wilmington Beach
Airlie Gardens
The Airlie Gardens is a lush oasis encompassing 67 acres of seasonal blooms, majestic live oaks, a butterfly house, and walking trails that lead you through marshes and around ponds. As you meander through the gardens, you’ll encounter several historical statues and art structures. Airlie Gardens also offers opportunities to observe the area’s diverse birdlife, such as the great egrets, osprey, eastern bluebirds, and more. In summer, the garden hosts outdoor concerts and other events.
Wrightsville Beach
Just east of Wilmington is Wrightsville Beach, beloved for its surf swells, vast stretches of sandy beaches, beautiful blue water, and gorgeous views of the surrounding neighborhood. Make your way to Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier, an iconic landmark in the Wilmington area, expanding more than 1,200 feet into the Atlantic Ocean. Visitors can admire the pier from a distance or pay a fee to walk along the boardwalk for sweeping views of the ocean.
Cameron Art Museum
Housed in a gleaming glass-and-steel building, the Cameron Art Museum shows off modern and contemporary art with rotating exhibitions featuring local, national, and international works across multiple mediums and forms. The museum also hosts special events throughout the year, including a live jazz concert series.
Destinations to explore
- Scallop Public Beach Access
- Wrightsville Beach, NC
- South Beach
- Cherry Grove Point
- Futch Beach
- Wrightsville Beach
- Seahorse Public Beach Access
- Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
- North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
- Sea Haven Beach
- Surf City Pier
- Cherry Grove Fishing Pier
- Salt Marsh Public Beach Access
- Carolina Beach Lake Park
- Airlie Gardens
- Tidewater Golf Club
- Long Beach
- East Beach
- Rivers Edge Golf Club and Plantation
- Hamlet Public Beach Acces
- Cape Fear Country Club
- Eagle Point Golf Club
- Hawaiian Rumble Golf & Batting Cages
- Lake Public Beach Access