Publisher: Kure Beach | North Carolina Beach | Wilmington Area | Kure Beach

READY. SET. UNWIND. At North Carolina's Small Wonder Trade the stress of everyday life for the laid-back atmosphere of Kure Beach, North Carolina’s small wonder. Located at the southern tip of Pleasure Island, Kure Beach is filled with a lot of what you're hoping to find on a vacation or getaway: beautiful, natural surroundings with vistas of the ocean and the river; an aquarium and ocean front park; and the kind of local character that seems to have all but disappeared from coastal towns. Make a break to North Carolina’s small wonder this summer. Visit Ocean Front Park where you can stroll along the boardwalk and sway on seaside swings as the kids enjoy a playground complete with a pirate ship. On Sunday nights, visit the park and put on your dancing shoes for the Boogie in the Park concert series featuring 80’s music, classic rock and more. See who can reel in the biggest catch at one of the oldest fishing piers on the East Coast, Kure Beach Fishing Pier, or round up the family for a game of disc golf at Joe Eakes Park. Hunt for seashells, keyhole urchins and more at Fort Fisher State Recreation Area, or enjoy one of the many summer programs at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher including salt marsh canoeing lessons, surf fishing classes and more. Enjoy fresh catches and delicious culinary creations at the beach’s locally-owned restaurants. Savory seafood awaits at island grills including Jack Mackerel’s and Big Daddy’s. Italian favorites and famous pork chops are sure to please at Freddie’s, a family-owned Italian bistro. Book your summer vacation to Kure Beach, the small town wonder that is big on things to see and do.