New Hanover County is home to three different beach communities: Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, and Kure Beach. The beaches combined with the city of Wilmington create a thriving community with a small-town feel. Whether you are looking to explore the area’s many attractions or enjoy a quiet getaway with your family, you will find the perfect vacation spot in Southeastern North Carolina.
Wrightsville Beach
Wrightsville Beach is the ultimate family vacation destination in Southeastern North Carolina. The most accessible beach community from I-40, makes Wrightsville Beach easy to reach, and easier to stay!
Five miles of wide, sandy beach offers visitors the opportunity to experience the natural beauty of our coastline. Lush marshes teem with wildlife. Majestic egrets and blue herons nestle among their protective grasses. Shellfish abound. Meandering sounds and inlets border the island to the north, south, and west - the mighty Atlantic to the east.
Carolina Beach
Carolina Beach is THE cool spot for a family vacation. There’s lots to do for kids of all ages. Cross Snow Cut’s Bridge to Carolina Beach and enjoy the sun, surf, and fun.
Located at the southern tip of New Hanover County, Carolina/Kure Beach share seven miles of pristine coastline, as well as the legendary Cape Fear River to the west. Herons, pelicans, egrets, and other wildlife take delight in the protected habitats along its marshy shores.
Kure Beach
For guests seeking a quiet getaway, Kure Beach to the south is the ideal place to stay where the only sounds you'll hear are birds chirping and waves gently crashing on the shore. Kure Beach is one of the best kept secrets for a quiet vacation in Southeastern North Carolina. Folks who have been visiting Kure Beach for years would prefer to keep it that way.
Visit the quaint downtown for an ice-cream cone and a walk on the pier. Historic Ft. Fisher and the NC Aquarium are just down the road. For a special treat, take the Ft. Fisher Ferry across the Cape Fear River to Southport.