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Where To Go For Topsail Island Kayak Rentals

Topsail Island is less crowded than many of the other areas of the coast of North Carolina. You can enjoy spending time on the beach or in the water there in peace. However, if you choose to enjoy the clear water and magnificent views, you’ll want to rent a kayak from a place that’s budget-friendly and known to provide outstanding service. So, here are some of the best Topsail Island kayak rentals.

5 Reasons You Should Visit The North Carolina Coast this Fall

Summer might be over, but your beach vacations don’t have to be! Fall is actually one of the best times to visit the North Carolina coast. Carolina Retreats provides plenty of relaxing stays year-round, and you’ll love having fewer crowds. To help you decide why you should start planning your trip to the coast, we’ve made a list of 5 reasons you should take a vacation to the NC Coast this fall.

The Best Kure Beach Seafood Restaurants

Kure Beach, North Carolina, is nestled between the bustling town of Carolina Beach and the serene shorelines of Fort Fisher and Zeke’s Island Reserve. Kure Beach is a charming vacation destination that offers everything from an aquarium to fishing to an oceanfront park.

When visitors are finished with their day’s worth of relaxing activities, they can find some of the best fresh seafood in North Carolina. From crab legs to clams to bbq to tacos, Kure Beach has it all and then some. So, whether you’re looking for takeout or a casual dining experience, read on for the best Kure Beach seafood restaurants.

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Rekindle the Romance on a Carolina Beach Date Night

The Carolinas are home to hundreds of miles of romantic coastline, making them an ideal destination for you and that special someone. But with dozens of sites from which to choose, picking the best date spot can be tricky.

Fortunately, we’ve got the scoop on all the best Carolina Beach date ideas to share with your sweetheart. The only question is: Which of these marvelous romantic destinations will you choose to explore?

Where to Find Carolina Beach’s Best Coffee

Carolina Beach may be a lazy beach town, but that doesn’t mean it lacks excellent options to get your daily caffeine fix. Southern charm, high-quality coffee, and delicious faore combine seamlessly to bring you the best coffee experience possible.

Below, we’ll list and review the 7 best Carolina Beach coffee shops, all of which are unique, locally-owned, and treasured by locals and tourists alike.

Making Your Vacation Home Storm-Ready: Tips For Protecting Your Investment

We’re in the middle of Hurricane season, but storms aren’t just seasonal things we deal with on the coast, here in North Carolina. If you own a vacation home, then you’re constantly keeping tabs on weather reports, because throughout the year, thunderstorms crop up quickly and bring heavy winds, rain, and hail. We get straight-line wind events and tornadoes capable of causing widespread damage. We get Nor’easters that often deliver heavy winds, huge rain amounts, and a lot of coastal flooding. We get storm surges that bring in tremendous deluges from the Atlantic, across our sounds, and the intracoastal waterway. There are many things you can do to make your vacation and rental property storm-ready by protecting your coastal oasis and hard-earned investment from the ravages of storms year-round.

Celebrating Labor Day in Carolina Beach

Are you planning for a Carolina Beach Labor Day this year? With the beautiful beaches, the fantastic restaurants, and the fun activities, it’s a wise decision to head that way to celebrate the popular holiday weekend!

To get the most out of your vacation, we have compiled a list of can’t miss events to partake in while you’re there. Celebrating Labor Day in Carolina Beach is an opportunity like no other, so it’s best to make the most of it!

A Unique Dining Experience at the Oak Island Pier Restaurant

Nestled between Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Wilmington, N.C., is idyllic Oak Island, a quiet paradise of white sandy beaches and sparkling ocean as far as the eye can see. Visitors to this little slice of heaven can enjoy lazy days on the beach without a crowd obstructing the sun and waves.

While Oak Island has no shortage of places to go and sights to see, there is one location where all visitors should spend a day: the Oak Island Pier and its accompanying restaurant.

On the Hunt for Carolina Beach’s Best Tacos

When you’re at the beach for the day, nothing hits the spot quite like a taco. But the last thing you want is to bite into one and discover you had a mediocre taco when you were craving something more.

We are here to tell you about the best Carolina Beach tacos that you can find. With a fantastic reputation, convenient location, and quality ingredients, you won’t want to miss out on these craving reducers!