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Brunswick area Tours Events - 2025 Schedule

Week of October 6, 2025 - October 12, 2025
Saturday, October 11th 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wilmington

Please join us for the 2025 Back Door Kitchen Tour on Saturday, October 11th, from 10 am to 4 pm, rain or shine! Presented by Residents of Old Wilmington, this annual tour raises money that ROW uses to fund grants for local nonprofit organizations doing much-needed work to improve the quality of life in Wilmington. Our 2025 recipients, granted money raised from the 2024 Back Door Kitchen Tour, include Carousel Center, DREAMS Center for Arts Education, Castle Street Collective, Williston Middle School, Alliance for Cape Fear Trees, Sister Isaac Center, and Brooklyn Arts Music Academy.

Week of November 10, 2025 - November 16, 2025
Saturday, November 15th 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wilmington

Go behind the scenes of one of the most famous attractions along the Cape Fear River with this in-depth tour of Wilmington’s most treasured landmark, the USS Battleship North Carolina. This special one-afternoon-only tour takes participants deep into the depths of the ship, and is an illuminating look into one of the most famous battleships of the World War II era.

Week of December 1, 2025 - December 7, 2025
Friday, December 5th - Saturday, December 6th
  • Saturday, December 13th - Sunday, December 14th

Wilmington

Head to one of the Cape Fear region’s most charming and historic destinations just north of the Wilmington city limits for this annual event that adds a little extra sparkle and fun to the holiday season. A Merry Little Christmas Festival is held at the Poplar Grove Plantation, and is a fun-filled celebration that will delight visitors of all ages with a host of holiday activities and events.

Friday, December 5th - Friday, December 12th
Southport

Join in the fun of the season and enjoy a days-long festival that highlights the community spirit of Southport by attending the highly anticipated WinterFest festival. This annual celebration features a wealth of activities at landmarks and popular spots throughout the coastal town, and is a great way to enjoy the spirit of the holidays while taking in everything this popular vacation destination has to offer.

Saturday, December 6th
Carolina Beach

Pleasure Island is inherently known for celebrating life on the water, and at this holiday event, spectators and participants alike will enjoy a glowing show in one of the prettiest corners of the waterfront Cape Fear region. The Island of Lights Christmas Flotilla is an annual tradition that rings in the holidays with plenty of dazzling style, and which is sure to charm and delight anyone with a front-row seat along the Intracoastal Waterway.

Week of December 8, 2025 - December 14, 2025
Friday, December 5th - Friday, December 12th
Southport

Join in the fun of the season and enjoy a days-long festival that highlights the community spirit of Southport by attending the highly anticipated WinterFest festival. This annual celebration features a wealth of activities at landmarks and popular spots throughout the coastal town, and is a great way to enjoy the spirit of the holidays while taking in everything this popular vacation destination has to offer.

Saturday, December 13th - Sunday, December 14th
  • Friday, December 5th - Saturday, December 6th

Wilmington

Head to one of the Cape Fear region’s most charming and historic destinations just north of the Wilmington city limits for this annual event that adds a little extra sparkle and fun to the holiday season. A Merry Little Christmas Festival is held at the Poplar Grove Plantation, and is a fun-filled celebration that will delight visitors of all ages with a host of holiday activities and events.

Week of April 6, 2026 - April 12, 2026
Wednesday, April 8th - Sunday, April 12th
Wilmington

For more than 75 years, the North Carolina Azalea Festival has reigned supreme as one of the biggest and best festivals along the southeast coastline, and newcomers are welcome to join in the fun to experience full days of vendors, live music, parades, and other events that shine a spotlight on the lively city of Wilmington. Founded in 1948, the North Carolina Azalea Festival has emerged as one of the most anticipated events in the state, and the celebration attracts visitors from all over the world who want to discover how enchanting the Cape Fear region can be.

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Brunswick Islands Beach Rules & Guidelines

The Brunswick Islands offer a number of communities where enjoying the beach is always a breeze. From the small town of Caswell Beach to the enticing and hopping town of Ocean Isle, here’s everything you need to know about enjoying this barrier island stretch of shoreline.

Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park

There’s an ocean of adventures waiting for visitors at the Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park. Featuring a full range of entertainment options including a water park, mini golf course, go karts, arcade, and so much more, veritably every visitor under the sun can enjoy an active excursion or just a day of splashing around at this all-encompassing amusement center.

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Welcome to the Timbercreek 6A, also known as “THE VIEW”. TC 6A is a freshly remodeled condominium, three-bedrooms plus a sleeping loft, on Bald Head Island. Many years ago, a long time Bald Head Islander told us that we had the most spectacular marsh view on the Island. We’ve now owned our place at Timbercreek for over twenty five years and have never seen a better view. From our top floor screen porch, looking west, you see the BHI Marina, Cape Fear River and Southport. Looking east, down the tidal marsh, you see the homes on East Beach that face the Atlantic. Ahead of you, looking north, is a impressive panorama …… 10,000 acres of tidal marsh, the meandering Bald Head Creek, Middle Island and other modest pine islands. When we first came to Bald Head Island in 1989, we rented at Timbercreek. Sitting on the screen porch that first evening, we witnessed a handsome full moon rising over the marsh. This is magical, we thought. The next day, we learned that Timbercreek 6A was for sale. The rest is history. It’s still magical.Timbercreek 6A was modernized in 2010 – 2011. The new kitchen with granite counters is a thing of beauty. The two bathrooms were completely redone with granite-topped vanities and tiled showers. There are new interior doors, new lighting, new rugs, a new dining table and a new 50-inch T.V. that fits generously in the new bespoke cabinet. The following amenities are yours with a Timbercreek 6A rental:• A enormous screen porch with rockers and a expansive view • A separate sun deck for morning coffee and sunbathing• Three bedrooms with 1 king, 1 queen and 2 twin beds• A loft with 2 twin beds and a second TV (great for the kids)• All linens and bath towels are supplied• Two refreshed full bathrooms with delightfully tiled showers• A entirely equipped, freshly updated kitchen• A crib and high chair for little ones• A 50-inch TV with digital cable and wireless Internet• A four person golf cart and six-person golf cart with a cover for cool or rainy days• Four kayaks, four bicycles, and body boards, beach chairs and an umbrella• An optional temporary membership in the Bald Head Island Club and/or the Shoals Club. Each Club has an additional weekly fee for a temporary membership, which varies depending on the time of year.• A full cleaning on departure is supplied in the rental price• An on-Island manager for your convenience• Pet friendly for an additional pet feeYour vacation on Bald Head Island has so many possibilities. A few examples: cycling, hiking, kayaking, birding, sun bathing, ocean swimming, pool swimming, shelling & beach combing, body boarding, body surfing, fishing, crabbing, walking the nature trails, walking the Point at low tide, turtle walks led by the BHI Conservancy. Or just put your feet up and relax. There are no cars on Bald Head Island. You park your car at the ferry lot on the mainland and use a golf cart while on the Island. Our screen porch is one of the most peaceful places on the Island. We regularly see egrets, ibis, osprey, herons and other shore birds as well as the occasional painted bunting or dolphins in the creek. Leave your cares on the mainland and come to a magical island.Telephone or e-mail us for more details. We do use an on-Island agent/manager to manage your check-in, the security deposit or damage insurance (at your option) and cleaning to make sure your vacation goes off without a hitch.Keywords: barrier island, uncrowded beaches, great golf, spectacular view, extraordinary panorama, serene, calming, peaceful

  • Bald Head Island
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Victory Beach Vacations

Visitors who are on the hunt for the postcard-perfect vacation rental in the heart of the Carolina Beach or Kure Beach area will find an enticing selection and plenty of friendly customer service when they rent through Victory Beach Vacations. Based in Carolina Beach in the coastal Cape Fear region, Victory Beach Vacations has more than 100 vacation rentals in all shapes and sizes to ensure that every vacationing family can find their dream home away from home on the beach.   When you book your Cape Fear getaway with Victory Beach Vacations, the fun doesn’t end when you leave the beach, it continues with an array of privately-owned properties outfitted with all of the amenities needed for a fabulous beach vacation.   Jenna Lanier, General Manager, explains that her family first opened the rental and property management business in 2002. At the forefront of Victory Beach operations is Lanier’s mother, Caroline Meeks. Meeks is both the Broker in Charge and co-owner with husband, Buck Meeks, who manages the Field Services team with Lanier’s husband, Scott.   For nearly 20 years, the Victory Beach team has worked tirelessly to establish a network of top-of-the-line rental properties for Cape Fear visitors to enjoy. “As far as our properties go,” explains Lanier, “they are all updated, well-furnished and appointed. “We have always performed post-cleaning inspections and since the pandemic, have put freshly laundered duvets over all of the comforters between rentals.”   Lanier emphasizes how important the guests experience is “we strive to give our guests a relaxing, stress free, memorable vacation.” This emphasis on customer service has led to Victory Beach Vacations having a 4.8 Google rating with over 300 reviews by happy owners and guests.In addition to Victory Beach’s superior sanitation practices, the company offers properties for every type of visitor. Choose from luxury oceanfront houses and condos to more reasonbly priced 2nd row properties with oceanviews. Many properties include pools and hot tubs as well, perfect for outdoor entertaining, and many are dog friendly.   Lanier also notes that all properties are within walking or driving distance to Pleasure Island’s main attractions – Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. The former, as described by Lanier, is the more commercialized of the two destinations and features a boardwalk, outdoor dining options and a plethora of weekly activities including fireworks, live music, amusement park pop-ups, and movies under the stars. Kure Beach offers a more residential feel with its fishing pier, intimate restaurants and family favorite, North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher.More water fun awaits, too. “There is a harbor and a canal that feed into the intercoastal. We have several properties on the harbor so guests can bring their boat, kayak, [or jet ski] and travel between islands,” says Lanier.   A stay with Victory Beach Vacations is an annual pilgrimage for most. “A large percentage of guests are previous guests. Some even reserve the same property for the next year as they’re checking out,” Lanier says. “It’s almost like it’s their personal vacation home.”   Even before guests arrive at their vacation destination, the Victory Beach Vacations’ website greets them with a live beach cam and exquisite aerial footage of both Carolina and Kure Beaches. See for yourself by scanning the QR code and call Victory Beach Vacations at 910.458.0868 to book your Cape Fear getaway. Start making your memories today! —Grace Silipigni

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This property is a impressive townhouse in the North end, within walking distance of the pier, and features an open concept main level with plenty of natural light. Upstairs, both full bathrooms are freshly painted with new tile floors, toilets, and vanities. There is a deck off both the living room and master bedroom, ideal for sitting with a glass of wine at nighttime and listening to the waves.Walking up to the main living level will bring you to the kitchen, living room, and dining area. There is a laundry room on the main level that also has a half bath within it. Upstairs, both bedrooms have a full attached bathroom.The second bedroom has a twin over full bunk bed with a twin trundle.There is parking for two cars - one in the garage, and one in the driveway. There are also numerous guest spots for the building that are first come first served, so availability of additional parking is not a guarantee.We supply enough paper products and dish soap to get your trip started. The property has beach items for your use. There is also a pack and play, kids dishes/cups, puzzles, board games, and toys.The only security camera on site is a video doorbell.

  • Carolina Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Driving on the Beach - Cape Fear and Brunswick Islands

The coastline of North Carolina is unique in that beach-goers have ample opportunities to explore the shoreline from the comfort and convenience of a 4WD vehicle. From the northern Outer Banks along the Virginia state border to the sunny beach towns that border Wilmington, visitors will find that there are plenty of options when it comes to cruising the coast.

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The Mighty Turtle - Adorable 3 bedroom 2 bath bungalow located just 5 blocks from the beach and close to all Oak Island has to offer. The Mighty Turtle is modest enough for a charming hideaway, fishing trip, or big enough for a family vacation. Unwind in the peaceful neighborhood, or walk to the beach for the impressive sunrises and sunsets. Savor your morning coffee or a invigorating drink from the screened in porch right off the Master Bedroom. Totally equipped kitchen, comfortable living room, and the kids will appreciate the sizable fenced in backyard- or go the bunk bed room equipped with a DVD player, games, puzzles, books for hours of fun filled play time. Or sit on the sectional couch and relax from a fun, sun filled day on the beach. Don't forget to have a cookout in the backyard and remember all the fun times you had on your vacation to Oak Island and The Mighty Turtle.

  • Oak Island
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Fort Anderson - Old Brunswick Town

Fort Anderson, also known as Brunswick Town, is the historic site of the first permanent settlement in the Cape Fear area. Established nearly 300 years ago in 1726, and destroyed just a few decades later by British Soldiers during the start of the Revolutionary War in 1776, visitors can still explore the ancient ruins of this long-gone civilization and enjoy a glimpse into the area’s centuries-deep roots.

Cape Fear & Brunswick Islands Fishing Guide

Whether a visitor lands in the inland regions of Wilmington and mainland New Hanover County, or the coastal vacation hotspots of Carolina Beach and Wrightsville Beach, fishing is always readily available – and celebrated – in the Cape Fear area. A favorite activity for locals and visitors alike, the sheer variety of waters and terrain ensures that anglers of all tastes will never be too far away from a local fishing hole or a full-fledged fishing adventure.

Sea Tales: Ocean View Condo with Communi...
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3 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms | 2nd Level Condo2 Kings | 1 Double-over-double Bunk Bed with 1 Single Trundle Four TV's with basic cable, living room TV is streaming ready, high-speed internet. Ocean view covered porch with furnishings, private beach access across street with gazebo, seasonal pool and hot tub on premises along with bicycle racks, cold outdoor shower and grilling area. Master suite with private bath, standalone shower, hottub tub, ceiling fans throughout. Nightly units available off-season only. Off season monthly units available. Formerly: Sea Ya There.The Yaupon Dunes pool is open annually from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Specific condo communities may keep the pool open past Labor Day depending on the homeowner's association's recommendation.

  • Oak Island
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
Southport City Dock

Renowned as a small but substantial piece of Southport’s history that was almost lost in the wake of 2016’s Hurricane Matthew, the Southport City Dock reopened to grand acclaim in the 2021, and has regained its reputation as a popular Southport tourism destination ever since.

Best Surf Fishing Gear for 2025

Once you have your coastal recreational fishing license in hand, it’s time to start thinking about gear. Anglers will find tons of options when it comes to equipment for casting into the surf, from custom designed rods and reels at local tackle shops, to name brand varieties that are designed for multiple areas along the coastline. Here are just a few of the most popular gear options for surf fishermen. Keep in mind that there are endless options available, and your local bait and tackle store staff will be happy to point you in the right direction if you have any questions about what you’ll need for successful surf fishing in any given area along the North Carolina coastline.

Cozy Oak Island House < 1 Mi to Beaches!

Soak in the sunbeams from this vacation rental in Oak Island, NC! With a furnished deck, an outdoor shower, and the local beaches at your fingertips, this 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home has everything you need for a seamless stay. Make a splash at Oak Island Beach, pack your bait and tackle for some fishing at the pier, and discover the Intracoastal Waterway from the close by marinas. When the adventures come to a close, refuel with a BBQ on the deck surrounded by your closest friends and family.-- THE PROPERTY --Gas Grille | Furnished Deck | Outdoor Shower | Pet Friendly w/ Fee Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: Full Bed | Living Room: Sleeper CouchCOMMUNITY AMENITIES: Beach club, recreation center, exercise center, playgroundINDOOR LIVING: Intelligent TV, dining table, DVD player, ceiling fansKITCHEN: Stove/oven, microwave, refrigerator, blender, coffee maker, slow cooker, toaster, toaster oven, cooking basics, dishware/flatware, dishwasher, ice maker, spicesGENERAL: Free WiFi, central heating/air conditioning, washer/dryer, linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, iron/board, laundry detergentFAQ: Stairs required to access, single-story home, homeowner next door, pet fee (paid pre-trip)PARKING: Driveway (6 cars)-- THE LOCATION --BEACH DAYS: Oak Island Pier (0.5 miles), Oak Island Beach (1 mile), Caswell Beach (1 mile), Ocean Crest Fishing Pier (4 miles)BOATING: Safe Harbor South Harbor Village (3 miles), Morningstar Marinas Southport (7 miles), St James Marina (9 miles)PACK YOUR CLUBS: Oak Island Golf Club (0.7 miles), Founders Club (9 miles)THINGS TO DO: Oak Island Nature Center (3 miles), Oak Island Lighthouse (3 miles), Fort Fisher State Historic Site (49 miles), North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher (50 miles)AIRPORT: Wilmington International Airport (34 miles)-- REST EASY WITH US --Evolve makes it painless to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.-- POLICIES --- No smoking- Pet friendly w/ $100 fee (+ costs & taxes)- No events, events, or enormous gatherings- Must be at least 25 years old to book- Additional costs and taxes may apply- Photo ID may be required upon check-in- NOTE: Exterior stairs are required to access the property- NOTE: The homeowner lives next door, in a separate unit with a separate entrance, and may be present during your stay

  • Oak Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Carolina Beach State Park

Visitors who want to take a break from Carolina Beaches' busy surfside scene, and instead enjoy its acres of wild, undeveloped territory, can pay a visit to the sprawling Carolina Beach State Park.

Masonboro Island Estuarine Reserve

Situated on the edge of the Cape Fear Coastline in between the bustling towns of Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach, the Masonboro Island Estuarine Reserve is a unique slice of undeveloped and natural barrier island shoreline that’s an important habitat for countless coastal species. Hard to reach but wonderfully isolated, visitors who make a trip to this literal deserted island will be rewarded with great shelling, beautiful landscapes, and miles of beaches to go around.

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This home is second row with private beach access. Incredible sunrises and ocean vistas from giant covered front porch. Stunning fenced and gated private pool surrounded by palm trees, shaded area, enclosed outdoor shower with hot and cold water and separated dressing area. Gas Grille, Deck chairs, picnic table. The back covered porch overlooks the pool and does have a safety gate to protect the little ones from the steps and the pool. Unwind and savor. The Kitchen with an ocean view makes cooking & clean up simple. it is completely outfitted with everything you should need including a crock pot, blender, drip coffee pot, Keurig Kcup maker, toaster, plenty of dishes, glasses, flat wear, cooking tools, pots and pans etc., some basic spices. Kitchen towels.The Living Area is very open and cavernous and family friendly. It actually has two 65” Intelligent TV’s (Great for the sports fans or gamers). Dining table seats 6 and the island 3 or 4. There is also a dining table on the front porch seating 6. Appreciate the view from inside or outside. You may even get a chance to view a rocket launch over the ocean from the front porch. And sometimes maybe a deer or two will show up. There is covered parking under the home.

  • Holden Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Top 10 Things to do in Brunswick NC

When you’re vacationing on the Brunswick Islands, it can be hard to figure out what to do first. Boasting miles of stunning shorelines, lots of attractions and activities, and plenty of shops and restaurants, this southern North Carolina region earns its reputation as one of the most all-encompassing beach vacation spots on the coastline. So start planning your upcoming vacation by ensuring these popular things to do are on your itinerary. From world class golf courses to stunning landscapes that truly shine at sunset, the Brunswick Islands offer miles of fun around every sandy corner.

Brunswick Islands Top Attractions

While it’s easy to spend a full vacation relaxing on the beach or on the golf course, visitors who spend some time off the sand or the greens will discover that the Brunswick Islands are brimming with enticing attractions. From the historic museums and lighthouses, to the casual fishing piers with island-wide ocean views, these are the “can’t miss” destinations for visitors who love a coastal adventure.

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