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Brunswick area Watersports Events - 2025 Schedule

Week of August 25, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Saturday, August 30th - Monday, September 1st
Bald Head Island

Labor Day weekend on Bald Head Island is truly a celebration, and the annual Labor Day Cookout offers a lot more besides a chance to feast on burgers and beachy fare. With corresponding activities and events held all along the island, and plenty of unique attractions to discover along the way, the annual celebration is a prime opportunity to uncover everything this popular North Carolina vacation destination has to offer.

Week of September 1, 2025 - September 7, 2025
Monday, September 1st
Oak Island

The fall season brings plenty of big waves to the Brunswick Islands, and visitors and locals alike can test their skills on the ocean waters at this annual tournament that’s open to youth and adult boarders alike. Oak Island Labor Day Surf Off is a surfing, body board, and SUP contest that’s open to participants of all ages, and which is sure to be a competition that both spectators and participants won’t want to miss.

Saturday, August 30th - Monday, September 1st
Bald Head Island

Labor Day weekend on Bald Head Island is truly a celebration, and the annual Labor Day Cookout offers a lot more besides a chance to feast on burgers and beachy fare. With corresponding activities and events held all along the island, and plenty of unique attractions to discover along the way, the annual celebration is a prime opportunity to uncover everything this popular North Carolina vacation destination has to offer.

Week of September 15, 2025 - September 21, 2025
Friday, September 19th - Saturday, September 20th
Carolina Beach

Both spectators and mariners will have a ball at this colorful celebration that celebrates life on the water in Carolina Beach. The Dragon Boat Regatta & Festival is a fun-filled weekened event that includes plenty of food and entertainment, and a competitive but family-friendly race in the cool waters of the Cape Fear region.

Week of October 6, 2025 - October 12, 2025
Friday, October 10th - Sunday, October 12th
Wilmington

Wilmington is known as the “Port City” for a reason, and lifelong local mariners and visitors alike can celebrate this heritage with a stop at the Wilmington Boat Show. Featuring multiple events throughout town over the course of several days, this sprawling event features plenty of ways to discover the past, present, and future of Wilmington’s life along the water.

Friday, October 10th - Monday, October 13th
Wrightsville Beach

The annual U.S. Sailing Youth Championship is coming close to home for Cape Fear mariners, and participants and spectators alike will find plenty of reasons to cheer at this annual event. Held at the Carolina Yacht Club at Wrightsville Beach, this annual competition is an exciting sporting event that features top young sailors from around the country in a challenging race that circles the beautiful Cape Fear coastline.

Week of October 13, 2025 - October 19, 2025
Friday, October 10th - Monday, October 13th
Wrightsville Beach

The annual U.S. Sailing Youth Championship is coming close to home for Cape Fear mariners, and participants and spectators alike will find plenty of reasons to cheer at this annual event. Held at the Carolina Yacht Club at Wrightsville Beach, this annual competition is an exciting sporting event that features top young sailors from around the country in a challenging race that circles the beautiful Cape Fear coastline.

Week of December 1, 2025 - December 7, 2025
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.

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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.

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

Fabulous views  - right across the stree...
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This beautiful home is located right across the street from the beach, has ocean vistas, and a beach access just steps away. There are 6 bedrooms and 4 baths. There are 32-inch Roku TVs in all bedrooms other than the master (which has a 40-inch TV and a cable box. Stream all the cable channels, or your own Hulu or Netflix - and control the TV with your phone if you like! The main 55 inch TV is also Roku-enabled.The gourmet kitchen has granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and is ready to accommodate huge families or groups. There is a bar height counter that seats 4, and the counter-height dining table seats 8. It's also a great place to gather to play board games. There are 2 couches. The home has wood floors in all the common areas.The living area has a 55-inch wifi-enabled flat screen TV, the master a 40-inch TV, and all the other bedrooms have 32 inch Roku TVs as well. Cable TV and high speed wireless internet service are also included for your enjoyment. Upstairs there is a laundry area with a full-size washer and dryer.The entry first floor has two bedrooms - one in the middle of the home with a full over full bunk bed, and the other with a queen bed. There's a jack and jill (shared) bathroom on the entry floor with dual vanities and a toilet/shower area that has a door to close it off from the vanity area. This floor is newly repainted with new LVP floor.The main second floor has the greatroom with living room, dining, and the gourmet kitchen. This level also has a bedroom with a queen bed. There is also a full bath on this level with separate doors the the bedroom and common area.The third floor has the master and two guest rooms that share a full bath - one bedroom has a queen bed and the other one another full over full bunk bed. The master bedroom has a king bed, a private deck, and a amazing master bathroom with dual vanities, a glass enclosed shower, and a whirlpool tub. You can sit in the bed in the master and look out at great ocean vistas!For ocean viewing, there are two generously furnished covered decks. One is on the main 2nd floor and the other is just off the master bedroom. Both are great for watching the ocean, watching people, reading, appreciating time with family and friends. To make your stay more delightful, the home is secured with a keypad lock. No worrying about who has the key! There's also a beach cart supplied to make for an even easier walk over to the beach and back. And of course there's an outdoor shower for when you get home.This unit is half of a duplex. Each side is 6br 4ba. If you're interested in renting both sides let me know.Carolina Beach is an amazing vacation spot, with something for everybody in the family. There's a boardwalk with a permanent amusement park for the kids during the summer. The town hosts many movie nights at the lake, and they also have paddle boats there available for rent. The north end of the island accepts 4 wheel drive cars, and there's a pier there as well. Kure beach also has a pier, which is about a mile away and makes for a nice walk down the beach. At the far south end of the island is the Fort Fisher state park with sizable uncrowded beaches, the aquarium, and the ferry to Southport. This handsome home is centrally located. The Tiki bar and Granny's Country Kitchen are short walks. The town area of Carolina Beach is just over a mile to the north, and Kure Beach is about a mile to the south.Linens are supplied. One dog of up to 15 pounds considered with a pet fee.

  • Carolina Beach
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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.

Lisa Lu: Cozy Oceanfront Beach Cottage o...
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3 Bedroom | 2 Full Bathrooms1 King | 1 Queen | 1 Double | 1 TwinGuests can have an oceanfront heaven in this cozy coastal bungalow on West Beach. Wake up to the sights and sounds of waves crashing and pelicans gliding by. With fast access to the soft, sandy beach, you can conveniently appreciate a long day in the sun sure to be filled with countless memories. After a long day of fun prepare some fresh seafood and savor with your appreciated ones before you kick back on the oceanfront deck and watch the sun fade over the ocean. Lisa Lu is just a few homes down from Middleton Avenue, making it painless to arrive at your vacation home where you can quickly get the fun started! If you need to pick up a quick snack or ingredient for dinner swing by the Beach Pantry just two blocks away. Let the memories begin at Lisa Lu!This home stringently approves only 1 dog up to 60lbs per reservation. The owners will not consider additional dogs.

  • Oak Island
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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.

CB Seabee #1 and #2 | Roof Top Deck, Wat...

Welcome to CB Seabee, a gorgeous two-unit townhome property located in the heart of Carolina Beach, NC. This enchanting getaway offers a total of 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths across two floors, providing comfortable accommodations for up to 10 guests. With two kitchens, two living rooms, and two washer/dryer sets, each unit ensures convenience and ease for your vacation hideaway.Unit 1:Accommodating up to 5 guests, this unit features an open floorplan layout, complete with a full kitchen equipped for meal preparation. Gather around the breakfast bar seating or dining table for memorable meals and quality time together. After a day of beach adventures, relax on the comfortable blue futon couch in front of the intelligent TV. Both bedrooms offer intelligent TVs for entertainment, with a queen bed in Bedroom 1 and two twin beds in Bedroom 2. Convenience is key with onsite washer and dryer, and the property is pet-friendly, so bring along your furry friends to appreciate the fun.Unit 2:Accommodating up to 5 guests, this unit's layout is all located on one level, this unit features a cozy living room with ample seating options around a intelligent TV, ideal for unwinding after a day of exploration. Prepare delicious meals in the full kitchen and gather around the dining table for family meals or game nights. Two bedrooms provide restful nights, with a queen bed in Bedroom 1 and two twin beds in Bedroom 2. The full bathroom features a single vanity and shower for exhilarating after beach adventures.Step outside to the shared back patio, where a enormous table and chairs await for relaxation and al fresco dining. Additional shared amenities include an outdoor shower, washer and dryer onsite, and a Pack N Play for families traveling with little ones. With beach access just steps away, CB Seabee Unit 1 & 2 offers the ultimate Carolina Beach hideaway.Book your stay today and create memorable memories in these cozy retreats by the sea.

  • Carolina Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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.

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.

Sunset Beach Sandpiper Bay 3 bedroom, 2 ...
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Sunset Beach is gorgeous any time of the year with tons to do. Savor the award winning Sandpiper Bay world class golf courses (3 - 9 hole courses), a beach with spectacular vistas, and great local dining. There is something for everybody at Sunset Beach, a 2 mile drive from the Villa. Walk, bicycle, run or just relax on the pretty beach. While at the beach you can visit the Kindred Spirit, Bird Island, or fish off the Sunset pier. Feel the unique opportunity to see both the sun rise or set over handsome Sunset Beach.Our Villa has vaulted ceilings with plenty of natural lighting and is filled with many amenities to make your stay delightful including a private balcony overlooking a pretty lagoon. The kitchen is equipped with a full suit of appliances for your use. Brand new couch/loveseat and DreamCloud king bed added in 2022. New 50 inch flat screen TV and stove added in 2020. New microwave added 2024. Bring the family and spend time making memories. We hope you appreciate our Villa as much as we do!Other Info:- This rental is on the 2nd floor (there are no elevators).- There are 3 ROKO Intelligent TVs for your streaming services (Amazon Prime, NetFlix, HULU, Disney +, etc).- Parking is located in front of the unit (not assigned).- No family pets allowed.

  • Sunset Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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.

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 delightful beach bungalow is the key to your best vacation yet! From the moment you enter this island home, the vistas will wow you. Enormous picture windows frame the oceanside of the living room, kitchen, and dining room so that the ocean is always shining while you prepare, relax, and savor time together. Luxury vinyl planking in the common areas. The kitchen has a Keurig and is cavernous for preparing seafood feasts and the dining table/kitchen bar seats 12. Each bedroom has its own private bathroom and the upstairs bedrooms boast spectacular beach vistas. Fall asleep to the calming sounds of crashing waves and wake to the shining Atlantic right outside your window!The sizable covered ocean deck is ideal for rocking, swinging, and calming. One of the best features of this lovingly kept home is that you are just steps away from the white sand beach strand and your dream vacation.Embrace the warmth of southern 'Hobbspitality'! Appreciate a welcome set of starter amenities, including one roll of paper towels, trash bags, laundry and dishwasher pods, dish soap, and a sponge. All bathrooms include one roll of toilet paper, trash bags, shampoo, conditioner, body wash and lotion, makeup wipes, and bar soap. Your beds are made with fresh linens and a lightweight blanket, so you can jump right into making memories rather than making beds! While we provide a lightweight blanket, we urge you to bring additional layers for your comfort. Please note that while top bunk beds, trundles, sleeper couches, futons, and daybeds will not be made, we will provide fresh linens for them.Absolutely no family pets nor smoking allowed on this property.

  • Holden Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Bald Head Ferry

The Bald Head Island Ferry Terminal is the gateway to exploring the small, but popular paradise of Bald Head Island. Located on the northern edge of the roughly 5 square mile island, and bordering the Cape Fear River, the terminal deposits visitors in the heart of the action. With two major property management companies located within walking distance, in addition to the Bald Head Island Marina, the Marsh Harbor Inn, and a number of transportation options, first-time visitors will have so problem stepping off the docks and finding their way towards a great weekly vacation, or a fun day trip on the beach.

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.

Relax by the Green | River Creek Golf Co...

Appreciate this cheerful ground floor condo with spectacular golf course vistas located in the River Creek 1 neighborhood of Sea Trail. This two-bedroom villa features 2 - Queen Beds in the first bedroom and 2 Full Beds in the second, each with a cavernous bathroom attached. * 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom condo* Totally equipped kitchen* Roomy living area* Screened in porch* Golf course vistas* Washer / Dryer* Free Wifi / Streaming channels onlyWHAT DOES SEA TRAIL RESORT VILLAS OFFER YOU?* Quiet Golf Course Setting with 3 Championship Golf courses offering 54 Holes of Golf, Driving range and Club* Close to grocery stores, drug stores, and onsite restaurant* 1 mile to inter-coastal Waterway* 1.5 miles from Sunset Beach (Rated the 4th best beach in the world by National Geographic)* Parking outside your unitWhen making a reservation, you must be 25 to rent with us. We do not rent to locals.Airbnb guests must sign an Affordable Grand Properties rental agreement and also submit a copy of their Drivers License to Affordable Sizable Properties. Also, the renter must be 25 years of age or older. Affordable Generous Properties will cancel the reservation if you are under the age of 25 and or a local. All cancellations incur a $150 Cancellation Fee, the Security Deposit Waiver, and the Booking FeeCancel 60+ days before arrival: Deposit is returnable minus cancellation costsCancel less than 60 days: No refund unless re-rented; cancellation costs still applyCancel less than 30 days: No refunds

  • Sunset Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Southport - Fort Fisher Ferry

Visitors to historic Southport who want to make a beach escape, or Carolina Beach travelers who need an easy yet scenic route to head south will find the Southport / Fort Fisher ferry a convenient yet completely unique way to explore the southern North Carolina coastline. Though just a short 35 minute ride from the mainland to Pleasure Island, (the home of Fort Fisher State Park, Carolina Beach and Kure Beach), this ferry trip nonetheless gives its passengers exceptional views of the Cape Fear River, and an incredible story to take back home.

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