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Where to stay near Wilmington's beaches: a guide to Wrightsville, Carolina, and Kure (and when downtown wins)
An honest guide to where to stay near Wilmington's beaches: how Wrightsville, Carolina, and Kure differ, when downtown wins, and how to pick a hotel or rental.
carolina beach
Where to stay in Carolina Beach: oceanfront hotels, boardwalk inns, and the cottage stretch
Carolina Beach lodging: which oceanfront hotel fits your trip, what the boardwalk-era inns are actually like, and how to find your spot on the island.
wrightsville beach
Where to Stay With Young Kids Near Wrightsville Beach: Vacation Rental, Hotel, or Condo
How to compare vacation rentals, condos, and hotels near Wrightsville Beach for families with young kids, with notes on kitchens, laundry, and walk-to-sand.