Wilmington NC and the Cape Fear Coast

From our historic riverfront city to the pristine shores of beautiful island beaches, you'll find Wilmington NC and Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Wrightsville Beach to be the ideal destination for your vacation or getaway. 

Proud of its rich and colorful history, Wilmington NC offers an authentic visitor experience every season of the year. Our friendly and inviting beach communities, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Wrightsville Beach, along the Cape Fear Coast are no more than 25 minutes apart. Together, this dynamic port city and its neighboring beach towns offer one incredible destination where your family and friends can enjoy a diversity of travel experiences.

Celebrate summer listening to music at the Beach Music Festival, fishing during the East Coast Got-Em-on King Mackerel Tournament, building figurines at the Castles & Scoops Sand Sculpting Event or watching the fireworks at the 14th Annual Battleship Blast. 

It’s all easily accessible by Interstate or airplane – and very affordable. Check summer packages and specials. Click "Where to Stay" for a full list of Wilmington NC/Cape Fear Coast properties or book accommodations below.