Discover the charm of North Carolina's stunning beach towns and waterfront neighborhoods

A coastal town along the Cape Fear River featuring fishing spots, the Flytrap Trail, and the famous Carolina Beach Boardwalk with shops, restaurants and amusement rides.
Explore Carolina Beach
A vibrant port city and gateway to Cape Fear Coast beaches. Downtown's Historic District features the Riverwalk lined with restaurants, galleries and shops along the Cape Fear River.
Explore Wilmington
Known for stunning beaches perfect for swimming and surfing, plus a thriving community with top-rated schools, delicious restaurants, and exciting outdoor activities.
Explore Wrightsville Beach
A beautiful and exclusive barrier island offering stunning beaches, lush forests, and breathtaking Atlantic Ocean views with a close-knit community atmosphere.
Explore Figure Eight
A charming town along the Cape Fear River offering small-town charm with big-city amenities, featuring riverfront walks, unique shops, and nearby parks and nature preserves.
Explore Leland
One of North Carolina's most authentic coastal communities, this 2.2 square mile village features historic residences, lush coastal landscaping, and water views in every direction.
Explore Southport
Just 18 miles from Wilmington, home to the oldest fishing pier on the Atlantic Coast, an oceanfront park, nearby state aquarium, and historic fort with beautiful seaside surroundings.
Explore Kure Beach
A fast-growing coastal community bordered by the Intracoastal Waterway, just minutes from Topsail Island and the Atlantic Ocean with highly-rated schools.
Explore Hampstead
A glorious barrier beach village perfect for all ages, combining resort allure with casual atmosphere. Features varied restaurants, treasure-laden shops and home-spun galleries.
Explore Ocean Isle Beach
The southern-most of North Carolina's Brunswick Islands. Just three miles long but everything a family beach should be - a relaxed world of Southern coastal living.
Explore Sunset Beach
Experience a relaxed and quiet world of Southern coastal living where you travel from the mainland across the calm salt marsh to find your perfect beach retreat.
Explore Atlantic Beach
Carolina Beach is a coastal town located in North Carolina along the Cape Fear
River and Carolina Beach State Park. It is home to fishing spots and the Flytrap Trail, named for the carnivorous plants along its path. Carolina Beach Boardwalk offers shops, restaurants and amusement rides.

Wilmington is a port city in North Carolina. It’s known as a gateway to Cape Fear Coast beaches like Wrightsville, with its strong surf, and Carolina, with its long boardwalk. Part of downtown’s Historic District, the Riverwalk is lined with restaurants, galleries and shops. It runs along the Cape Fear River, where the Battleship North Carolina is moored. Artifacts on the ship explore WWII naval combat history.

Leland is a charming town nestled along the banks of the Cape Fear River in North Carolina. The town is a vibrant community that offers a mix of small-town charm and big-city amenities. Residents enjoy strolling along the riverfront, browsing the unique shops and boutiques in the historic downtown area, and exploring the many nearby parks and nature preserves. With its beautiful natural setting, rich history, and friendly atmosphere, Leland is a great place to call home.

Figure Eight Island is a beautiful and exclusive barrier island located just off the coast of North Carolina. This idyllic community is the perfect place to call home for those who want to live in a tranquil, natural setting. The island is home to stunning beaches, lush forests, and breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. The island is also home to a vibrant community of friendly and welcoming residents who enjoy the laid-back pace of island life. With its natural beauty, serene atmosphere, and close-knit community, Figure Eight Island is a truly special place to live.

Wrightsville Beach is a beautiful and vibrant community located along the Atlantic coast in North Carolina. The town is known for its stunning beaches, which are perfect for swimming, surfing, and soaking up the sun. In addition to its natural beauty, Wrightsville Beach is also home to a thriving community of friendly and welcoming residents who enjoy the laid-back atmosphere of this coastal town. The town offers a wide range of amenities, including top-rated schools, delicious restaurants, and exciting outdoor activities. With its beautiful beaches, friendly community, and abundant amenities, Wrightsville Beach is a wonderful place to call home.

Southport has been hailed by North Carolina locals and visitors alike as one of the most authentic and unique coastal communities along the shoreline, and it doesn't take long for newcomers to figure out why. The small, 2.2 square mile village is a stunning combination of historic residences, lush coastal landscaping, and miles of water in every direction, making it a both a quintessentially southern and maritime community with a distinct culture all its own.

Take a break from your deadlines to see why life’s a little less hectic at Kure Beach. Located just 18 miles from Wilmington, here you’ll find the kind of small-town beach you visited as a kid. Home to the oldest fishing pier on the Atlantic Coast, an oceanfront park, a nearby state aquarium and historic fort and beautiful seaside surroundings, Kure Beach provides the perfect setting for you and your family to explore and reconnect in this pure and natural playground.

Hampstead
Hampstead, North Carolina is a fast-growing coastal community located in southeastern North Carolina just north of Wilmington and south of Jacksonville. Bordered to the east by the Intracoastal Waterway, Hampstead residents are only minutes from beautiful Topsail Island and the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Many are drawn to Hampstead by its proximity to the coast, home value, and the highly-rated Topsail School system. Clearly, there is much to learn about and do in Hampstead.

Welcome to the glorious Village of Ocean Isle Beach, the unofficial capital of the half-mile-wide by 32-mile-long barrier beach of Fire Island, just south and parallel to Long Island. It’s perfect for all ages. Both singles and families. It’s unique character is in its varied restaurants, treasure-laden shops and home-spun galleries. Ocean Beach combines the allure of a resort with a casual atmosphere and the safety of a lost age.
The southern-most of North Carolina’s Brunswick Islands, Sunset Beach is only three miles long but it is everything that a family beach should be. As you travel from the mainland, across the calm salt marsh, you’ll find yourself entering a relaxed and quiet world of Southern coastal living.

The southern-most of North Carolina’s Brunswick Islands, Sunset Beach is only three miles long but it is everything that a family beach should be. As you travel from the mainland, across the calm salt marsh, you’ll find yourself entering a relaxed and quiet world of Southern coastal living.
