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Kure Beach
Official 2016 Visitors Guide
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Kure Beach
welcome
Discover the kind of naturally beautiful beach you visited as a kid.
North Carolina’s small
wonder, Kure Beach, is
a place of unchanged
landscape, uninterrupted
thoughts and undisturbed
natural beauty. See why
downtime in this peaceful,
small town beach is unlike
any other.
Known for some of the
best fishing in North Carolina,
enjoy offshore and surf fishing
or cast a line off the 712-foot
Kure Beach Fishing Pier, built
in 1923 and one of the oldest
piers on the Atlantic Coast.
Relax at Ocean Front Park,
with its boardwalk, playground
and seaside views from
wooden swings.
Spend the day at nearby
Fort Fisher State Recreation
Area, known for its six-mile
56
stretch of undeveloped beach
where swimming, fishing,
shelling and birding are a
must. Visitors flock to the area
in the fall as the Loggerhead
sea turtle nests scattered
along the shoreline begin
to hatch. Visit the more than 2,500
animals at the North Carolina
Aquarium at Fort Fisher, one
of TripAdvisor.com’s Top 25
U.S. Aquariums. View exhibits
on dive sites and maritime
FORT FISHER
STATE HISTORIC SITE
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history at the North Carolina
Underwater Archaeology
Center, or attend historical
reenactments and tour the
Fort Fisher State Historic
Site & Civil War Museum.
Fort Fisher was the site of
the largest land-sea battle of
the Civil War and the reason
Kure Beach was named one
of 11 Beaches in the World
Where History Was Made by
USA TODAY.
Family-friendly events
are held year-round at Kure
Beach, including the Boogie
in the Park free concerts,
and the Pleasure Island
Seafood, Blues & Jazz Festival.
It’s easy to see why About.com
named Kure Beach one of the
Best Family Beach Vacations
in the Southeast.
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Things to Do
Small town beach, big on things to do.
•HISTORIC•
& CULTURAL
The South’s largest earthen
fort protected blockade
runners en route to
Wilmington before its fall in
January 1865. The Second
Battle was the largest landsea battle of the Civil War.
1610 Fort Fisher Blvd. S.,
28449. Admission is free, but
donations are welcome.
10-458-5538
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nchistoricsites.com/fisher
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AQUARIUM AT FORT FISHER
See stingrays, seahorses,
sea turtles, exotic fish, even
a rare albino alligator. Daily
programs include feedings
and touch-pool talks. Stay and
play on the Adventure Reef play
area and fossil hunt. Admission
%: 910-458-8257
ncaquariums.com/fortfisher
and gift shop available also.
Admission is free, donations
welcome. Near Fort Fisher at
the National Guard Training
Center, 28449.
ncmhs.net/ncmhmuseum
ORTH CAROLINA
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FERRY AT FORT FISHER/
SOUTHPORT
ORTH CAROLINA
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UNDERWATER
ARCHAEOLOGY CENTER
The Fort Fisher-Southport
ferry provides 30-minute
scenic trips across the Cape
Fear River 365 days a year.
Fare charged. 2422 S. Fort
Fisher Blvd., 28449. with
notification.
The Underwater Archaeology
Branch of the North Carolina
Division of Historical Resources
operates a small museum
with exhibits on dive sites and
maritime history dating from
prehistoric to the Civil War and
beyond. Adjacent to Fort Fisher
State Historic Site, 1528 Fort
Fisher Blvd. S., 28449. Admission
is free.
%: 910-457-6942,
800-368-8969
ncferry.org
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MILITARY HISTORY
MUSEUM
Discover artifacts and military
vehicles representing all
branches of service and
previous wars through indoor
and outdoor exhibits. Archives
NC AQUARIUM AT FORT FISHER
KEY:
things to do
F ORT FISHER STATE
HISTORICAL SITE & CIVIL
WAR MUSEUM
charged for ages 3 and older.
900 Loggerhead Rd., 28449
%: 910-458-9042
arch.dcr.state.nc.us
/ncarch/underwater
/underwater.htm
•OUTDOOR•
ACTIVITIES
Kure Beach is a Certified USLA
Ocean Rescue Lifeguard
Agency. Lifeguards are on
duty Memorial Day-Labor
Day. For information on
free beach ability equipment/
services, call the Kure Beach
Fire Department at
910-458-2014, and Fort
Fisher State Recreation Area
at 910-458-5798.
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AQUATIC ADVENTURES
Dive into a collection of
shipwrecks, nearby reefs,
and ledges along Kure
Beach. Area dive shops
provide instruction, charters,
certification and equipment
rental. For outfitters and
rentals visit:
VisitKureBeach.com
KURE BEACH FISHING PIER
things to do
BICYCLING/DISC GOLF
Hop on a bike and take a
self-guided tour through
Kure Beach on a bike path
that stretches from Carolina
Beach to Fort Fisher, or
play on an 18-hole disc golf
course located near Joe
Eakes Park off K Ave.; for
individuals and tournament
play. For cycle rentals: www.
VisitKureBeachNC.com. For
area cycling information:
capefearcyclists.org
BIRD WATCHING
There’s so much to see on
Kure Beach’s four North
Carolina Birding Trail Sites:
Fort Fisher State Historic Site,
Fort Fisher State Recreation
Area, North Carolina
Aquarium at Fort Fisher
and Zeke’s Island National
Estuarine Research Reserve
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(in the Cape Fear River). For a
free NC Birding Trail brochure:
ncbirdingtrail.org. For birding
information:
nc.audubon.org/
BOATING/MARINAS
Launch your boat at the
Federal Point boat ramp
(terminus of US 421 near
Fort Fisher), or rent skiffs,
outboards, personal
watercraft, kayaks and canoes
from local outfitters. Nearby
Carolina Beach Fishing Center
and Marina offers a large
recreation fishing fleet and
party/cruise boats. For marina/
boating information:
VisitKureBeachNC.com
FISHING
Kure Beach has one of the
oldest fishing piers on the
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Atlantic coast. A haven for
anglers, the waters yield
mackerel, flounder, drum, blue
fish, spots, trout, and more.
Fishing charter and head boats
depart from nearby Carolina
Beach Fishing Center and Marina.
Kure Beach Fishing Pier:
%: 910-458-5524
VisitKureBeachNC.com
KITEBOARDING
Local outfitters offer lessons
and equipment. Kiteboarders
find the best wind at the Basin
at Fort Fisher.
SURF AND SUP SCHOOLS
Surf and Stand-Up Paddle
Boarding lessons and camps
are offered by eco-friendly surf
and SUP schools and programs.
VisitKureBeachNC.com
OCEAN FRONT PARK & PAVILION
F ORT FISHER STATE
RECREATION AREA
Traverse five miles of pristine
beach, where shell-seekers,
bird watchers and nesting
loggerheads find peace and
seclusion. Public beach access
point provides a protected
swimming area with lifeguards
(seasonal), picnic area and
visitors center.
Permit required for fourwheel-drive access. Five miles
south of Carolina Beach on
U.S. 421, 28449.
10-458-5798
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ncparks.gov/fort-fisher-staterecreation-area
KURE BEACH PARKS
AND RECREATION
Enjoy the Town of Kure
Beach’s Joe Eakes Park, which
contains a tennis, basketball
and bocce ball court, baseball
field, disc golf course,
playground, dog park and
shaded picnic area.
%: 910-458-8216
townofkurebeach.org
OCEAN FRONT PARK
& PAVILION
The Ocean Front Park
features a pavilion with a
stage for concerts and events,
restrooms, a walking path, a
play area, swings and
rain gardens.
%: 910-458-8216
townofkurebeach.org
%: 910-458-8216
townofkurebeach.org
ZEKE’S ISLAND
Share this natural reserve
of marshes and tidal flats
with shorebirds, mammals,
and loggerhead sea turtles.
Part of the North Carolina
National Estuarine Research
Reserve; accessed by
personal boat only. Access
to beach through Fort Fisher
Recreation Area.
things to do
•PARKS, GARDENS•
& NATURE-BASED
TOURISM
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COMMUNITY CENTER
The Community Center
hosts classes, activities,
and lectures. The Center
includes a kitchen, small
meeting room, main hall, and
restrooms and can hold up to
100 seated people. Available
for rental.
%: 910-962-2998
nccoastalreserve.net
•PIER•
K
URE BEACH FISHING PIER
One of the oldest fishing
piers on the Atlantic coast.
Includes tackle shop, arcade,
and souvenirs.
%: 910-458-5524
kurebeachfishingpier.com
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Kure Beach Restaurants
Restaurant Name
Nightlife/Live Music
Cuisine Type
Meal Cost
Serves
910-458-8586
American
under $10
L/D
206 K Ave. 28449
910-458-8622
Seafood
$15-$20
L/D
Freddie’s Restaurant
111 K Ave. 28449
910-458-5979
Italian
$20-$30
D
Jack Mackerel’s Island Grill
113 K Ave. 28449
910-458-7668
Seafood
$10-$30
L/D
Kure Beach Diner
101 K. Ave. 28449
910-458-8778
Variety
under $10
B/L/D
Big Daddy’s Restaurant
restaurants
Phone
118 Fort Fisher Blvd. 28449
Beach House Burgers
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Address
KEY: B = Breakfast • L = Lunch • D = Dinner •
= Live Music
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Kure Beach Accommodations
Hotels/Motels
Address/Website
Phone
Rooms
Pets
Admiral’s Quarters Motel
129 Fort Fisher Blvd. S. 28449
910-458-5050
www.admiralsquartersmotel.com855-276-6835
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Blue Marlin Beach Lodging
309 Fort Fisher Blvd. 28449
910-458-5752
www.blue-marlin.com800-458-5752
8
By The Pier Motel
122 Fort Fisher Blvd. N. 28449
www.bythepiermotel.com
9
329 Atlantic Ave. 28449
910-458-1429
www.darlingsbythesea.com800-383-8111
5
Hidden Treasure Inn
113 S. 4th Ave. 28449
www.hiddentreasureinn.com
910-458-3216
4
Kure Keys Motel
310 Fort Fisher Blvd. N. 28449
www.kurekeys.com
910-458-5277
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118 Fort Fisher Blvd. S. 28449
910-458-5395
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910-458-3216
4
Moran Motel
Peterson’s
109 Fort Fisher Blvd. N. 28449
www.hiddentreasureinn.com/petersons1.html
Pier View Motel & Cottages
209 K Ave. 28449
910-458-5269
http://rentals.palmairrealtync.com/properties/
Seven Seas Inn
130 Fort Fisher Blvd. N. 28449
910-458-8122
www.sevenseasinn.com866-773-2746
South Wind Motel
109 Fort Fisher Blvd. S. 28449
www.southwindmotel.com
The Sand Dunes
Name
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910-458-8573
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133 Fort Fisher Blvd. S. 28449
910-458-5470
www.thesanddunesmotel.com800-535-4984
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Wits Inn
314 Fort Fisher Blvd. N. 28449
www.witsinnkb.com
Vacation Rentals
4 Cot.
5 Apt.
KEY: CB = Carolina Beach KB = Kure Beach
Address/Website
910-540-7054
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A1 Property Management
617 Spartanburg Ave., #2, CB 28428
910-409-6687
www.a1propertyman.com
= Handicap Accessible
= Pet Friendly
Phone
Room
Pets
Varies
Blue Water Realty
1000 S. Lake Park Blvd., CB 28428
910-458-3001
www.bluewaterrealtyinc.com866-458-3001
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Bryant Real Estate
1401 N. Lake Park Blvd., CB 28428
910-458-5658
www.bryantre.com800-994-5222
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Bullard Realty, Inc.
1404 S. Lake Park Blvd., CB 28428
910-458-4028
www.bullardrealtyonline.com800-327-5863
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Carolina Beach Realty 1009 N. Lake Park Blvd., B3, CB 28428
910-458-4444
www.carolinabeachrealty.net877-456-4311
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200
Intracoastal Realty
1025 N. Lake Park Blvd., CB 28428
Vacation Rentalswww.intracoastalrealty.com
910-256-3780
800-533-1840
Island Beach Vacations
501 N. Lake Park Blvd., CB 28428
www.carolinabeach-nc.com
910-777-2741
6
Island Realty
325 Fort Fisher Blvd. N., KB 28449
www.islandrealty-kurebeach.com
910-458-8800
4
Jim Ring Realty
225 Fort Fisher Blvd. S., KB 28449
910-458-4300
www.ringrealtykurebeach.com
Varies
Network Real Estate
1029 N. Lake Park Blvd., #1, CB 28428
910-458-8881
Beach Vacationswww.networkwilmington.com 800-830-2118
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Palm Air Realty
133 Fort Fisher Blvd. N., KB 28449
www.palmairrealtync.com
910-458-5269
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206 Fayetteville Ave., CB 28428
910-458-0868
www.victorybeachvacations.com888-256-4804
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Victory Beach Vacations
accommodations
Darlings By The Sea
910-458-1153
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•VACATION•
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2. Blue Marlin Beach Lodging
3. By the Pier Motel
4. Darlings By The Sea
5. Hidden Treasure Inn
6. Kure Keys Motel
7. Moran Motel
8. Peterson’s
9. Pier View Motel &
Cottages
10. Seven Seas Inn
11. South Wind Motel
12. The Sand Dunes
13. Wits Inn
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1. Fort Fisher State Historic
Site & Civil War Museum
2. Fort Fisher State
Recreation Area
3. Joe Eakes Park &
Disc Golf Course
4. Kure Beach Fishing Pier
5. Kure Beach Parks
& Recreation
6. NC Aquarium
at Fort Fisher
7. NC Ferry at Fort Fisher
8. NC Military
History Museum
9. NC Underwater
Archaeology Center
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Shopping District
Joe Eakes Park &
Disc Golf Course
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& MOTELS
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