Kure Beach

To the south, Carolina Beach merges into the town of Kure Beach. Kure Beach (pronounced "CURE-ee") is a younger community. Development began in the 1870s when Hans Andersen Kure moved from Denmark and bought large tracts of land in the middle of the island. Apparently, things moved slowly because Kure Beach wasn't incorporated until 1947. Today Kure Beach is overwhelmingly residential, dotted with modest cottages, new upscale houses and a number of beach motels. Several condominium buildings cluster together in one area, but there is little in the way of tall buildings. In fact, new structures may not be built taller than 35 feet. At the center of town, a popular fishing pier extends well out over the ocean and there are several restaurants. A charming boardwalk with benches extends north along the beach and is lighted at night. Once upon a time, some of the best real estate deals could be found in Kure Beach, but today this sleepy beach town is fast growing in popularity and price.

Two of the newest developments, Kure Beach Village and Beachwalk, feature homes and town homes along with tennis courts, pools and clubhouses. You won't find a lot of amusement park–style entertainment here, although there is an arcade. There is very little in the way of shopping. A permanent population of 1,500 residents makes for a very close community, but Kure Beach's small size should not lead visitors to think they're out in the boondocks. The town maintains its own municipal services and fire protection, and a local planner describes the community as being "like any big city, only smaller." Kure Beach will remain small because it is completely surrounded. The Fort Fisher State Recreation Area and Historic Site are on the south side, and the U.S. Government owns the west side as part of a buffer zone for the military terminal at Sunny Point across the Cape Fear River. Carolina Beach borders the town on the north. Of course, the Atlantic Ocean forms the east border. Graphic sourced with thanks from Victorybeachvacations.com/

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Seven Seas Inn 2009-07-17
Located in Kure Beach, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States
Seven Seas Inn is centrally located in Kure Beach, and offers various accommodation options including - 2 room suites, limited Handicapped access, efficiency units, pool side units, ocean view rooms and motel rooms. READ MORE
Angle One Detached Duplex 2009-07-17
Located in Kure Beach, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States
Angle One Detached Duplex a vacation rental located in Kure Beach, offers 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and sleeps 12 guests. Local Tourist attractions in Kure Beach: gift shops, fishing pier, tennis courts, lifeguards, Fort Fisher Museum, Aquarium, Amusement park, boardwalk, USS Battleship, Charter fishing fleet, Water slides, Cotton Exchange, Chandler's Wharf, Golf courses and more.READ MORE

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House Call Mobile Pet Care 2009-07-17
Located in Kure Beach, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States
House Call Mobile Pet Care located in Kure Beach, North Carolina in the United States offer pet care, training, sitting and grooming services for pets with a mobile trailer service too. READ MORE
Palm Air Realty 2009-07-17
Located in Kure Beach, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States
Palm Air Realty offer a diverse array of vacation rental properties in Kure Beach including a range of on-site "Palm Air Cottages" to off-site condos and homes. Offerings include oceanfront, 2nd row or Pet Friendly accommodation. READ MORE
South Wind Motel 2009-07-17
Located in Kure Beach, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States
South Wind Motel located in the heart of Kure Beach, offers Double Efficiencies and Double Rooms close to the beach and tourist attractions and 4 restaurants, the famous Kure fishing pier, arcades for the children, and shopping, Aquarium, Amusement park, boardwalk, USS Battleship, Charter fishing fleet, Water slides, Cotton Exchange, Chandler's Wharf, Golf courses, Moonlight cruises, Beach State Park, Riverfront Park, Historic Wilmington Park, Ferry rides, Southport, ToteEm-In-Zoo and much moREAD MORE
NC Underwater Archaeology Center 2009-07-17
Located in Kure Beach, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States
The Underwater Archaeology Branch of the NC Division of Historical Resources located in Kure Beach, operates this small museum with exhibits on dive sites and maritime history dating from prehistoric to Civil War and the present.READ MORE
Jane's Place 2009-07-17
Located in Kure Beach, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States
Jane's Place is a free standing detached cottage in Kure Beach, a quaint cottage located one block off ocean access with 3 bedrooms that sleeps 8 guests. READ MORE
Coezy Cottage 2009-07-17
Located in Kure Beach, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States
Coezy Cottage located in Kure Beach, a lovely six bedroom home sleeps 12 guests and features four bathrooms, surround sound, flat screen TV, upgraded kitchen, plenty of decking and is handicapped accessible.READ MORE
Aquarium at Fort Fisher 2009-07-17
Located in Kure Beach, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States
The NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher, in Kure Beach, offer daily live animal presentations, feedings, and dialogues with divers in a large ocean tank. Touch pools, films, gift shop, gardens, food and refreshments. Crafts, canoe trips, camps and more. More than 2,500 animals are on display, including alligators, venomous snakes, sharks, stingrays, moray eels, seahorses, sea turtles and colorful reef creatures.READ MORE
Hidden Treasure Inn2009-07-17
Located in Kure Beach, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States
Hidden Treasure Inn is a unique 4 Unit Inn located on a quiet side street, 2 blocks from down town Kure Beach. Units with kitchens are situated close to Kure Beach Fishing Pier,along with restaurants, and ice cream stands. Nearby attractions: Fort Fisher Museum, Aquarium, Amusement park, boardwalk, USS Battleship, Charter fishing fleet, Water slides, Cotton Exchange and more.READ MORE
Kure Keys Motel 2009-07-17
Located in Kure Beach, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States
Kure Keys Motel is conveniently located in the heart of Kure Beach, offering rooms that are within walking distance of several fine restaurants, the post office, several convenience stores, and the famous Kure Fishing Pier, just two blocks down to the beach. READ MORE
Kure Beach Villa2009-07-17
Located in Kure Beach, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States
Kure Beach Villa, a brand new 4 Bedroom and 3 bathroom lovely town home located on the beach in Kure Beach. Kure Beach Villa offers spectacular ocean views and is close to all local attractions, Kure Beach Pier, local restaurants, arcade, and boardwalk.READ MORE
Blue Marlin Beach Lodging2009-07-17
Located in Kure Beach, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States
Blue Marlin Beach Lodging and the Blue Marlin Beach Shop and apartments are located over a two block area on the beach front of Kure Beach. In our Blue Marlin Beach Shop, we stock a basic variety of beach items. READ MORE
Island Realty2009-07-17
Located in Kure Beach, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States
Welcome to Island Realty, located in Kure Beach, offering holiday lets including cottages, villas, beach houses, detached houses and town houses. READ MORE
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Sand Castle Townhouse2009-07-17
Located in Kure Beach, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States
Sand Castle Townhouse is located in Kure Beach, a luxury 4 bedroomed beach holiday house with upgraded kitchen, ample decking, bar area, wireless internet access and grilling options, four bicycles, children's play room, 3 outside and 1 inside pool. READ MORE
Darlings By The Sea Suites 2009-07-17
Located in Kure Beach, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States
Darlings by the Sea offer five fabulously appointed oceanfront whirlpool suites for romantic couples located in Kure Beach. Breakfast is served in bed! (your suite) No children or pets allowed, the perfect romantic getaway!READ MORE
Admiral's Quarters Oceanfront Motel2009-07-17
Located in Kure Beach, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States
Admiral's Quarters Oceanfront Motel offer a variety of accommodations, including equipped efficiencies, rooms without kitchens, rooms with private bedrooms, and adjoining rooms as well as a condo on the beach front of Kure Beach. Kure Beach has white sandy beaches, excellent pier and surf fishing and the area offers many historical sites and attractions. Golf courses are within easy driving distance and a fleet of charter fishing vessels in nearby Carolina Beach.READ MORE
The Sand Dunes Motel 2009-07-17
Located in Kure Beach, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States
Welcome to The Sand Dunes Motel offering the newest oceanfront efficiencies and suites with private balconies in Kure Beach. Walking distance to restaurants, gift shops, fishing pier, playground, tennis & basketball courts. READ MORE
Fort Fisher State Recreation Area2009-07-17
Located in Kure Beach, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States
Enjoy a leisurely day at the ocean shore at Fort Fisher State Recreation Area in Kure Beach. At Fort Fisher State Recreation Area you can comb the beach for sea stars, keyhole urchins and whelk shells.READ MORE
Sandi Beach Inn2009-07-17
Located in Kure Beach, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States
Welcome to Sandi Beach Inn offering six completely equipped mini-apartments just a few steps from the ocean and not much farther to popular restaurants and Kure Beach Pier.Sandi Beach Inn is offering one unit to allow one mature, housebroken dog with a non-refundable Pet Fee.READ MORE