On Sept. 14, Hurricane Florence made landfall near Kure Beach and prompted a mandatory evacuation for residents, yet the town was fortunate to receive minimal damage with Snow’s Cut Bridge re-opening shortly after.
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Experience Serenity and Wildlife at Kure Beach
Posted on August 28, 2018
Explore North Carolina’s small wonder to discover wildlife, natural wonders and local cuisine. Read on to discover why a getaway to Kure Beach should be at the top of your bucket list:
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Top Summer Hotspots
Posted on May 25, 2018
Our beach town may be known as North Carolina's Small Wonder, bit it's a big wonder why with this list of top things to do this summer. Here's our collection of can't miss activities for you and your family to enjoy on your summer vacation to Kure Beach.
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Unplug Among Natural Wonders During an Eco-Adventure at Kure Beach
Posted on April 06, 2018
The world we live in makes it hard to unplug and enjoy the beautiful wonders that surround us. A great way to take in natural wonders, find peace and observe exotic (yet friendly) wildlife is through travel.
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What’s New at Kure Beach
Posted on January 17, 2018
From exciting exhibits to a recognition from the Southeastern Tourism Society and more, Kure Beach is eagerly awaiting your arrival in 2018.
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A Coastal Holiday at Kure Beach
Posted on November 14, 2017
From the closest holiday market to the Atlantic Ocean to an aquatic winter wonderland, Kure Beach will have you feeling the holiday spirit in no time. A holiday getaway to Kure Beach is a fresh way to spend the most wonderful time of the year by the sea.
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Meet Your New Favorite Pastime: Fall Fishing at Kure Beach
Posted on August 29, 2017 | Mike Marsh
Travelers flock to Kure Beach throughout the year for a variety of reasons – family-friendly attractions, R&R, fresh seafood, ocean breezes – the list goes on. However, one of the main activities beachgoers might be missing out on is fishing.
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Posted on July 10, 2017
Civil War Blockade Runner offers Divers and Snorkelers a Firsthand View of Maritime History
Kure Beach, NC – Condor ran aground on her maiden voyage to Wilmington more than 150 years ago. Today, scuba divers and snorkelers can explore one of the best-preserved shipwrecks on the North Carolina coast where she came to rest, just off the beach in Fort Fisher, located at the southern tip of Kure Beach. From a brief history that includes one of the Confederacy’s most notorious spies, to a ship that remains mostly intact today, the Condor has quite a story to tell.
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Explore Kure Beach the Local Way: On Two Wheels
Posted on June 01, 2017 | Corinne Edmiston
Life moves a little slower in Kure Beach, North Carolina. At this beach, families trade cars for bikes, choosing instead to take their time pedaling up and down the shores and fully embracing the salty air and the sound of the waves crashing against the rocks. That’s not to say this is a sleepy
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Protecting Our Sea Turtles: Dedicated Volunteers Ensure a Safe Haven for Visiting Sea Turtles
Posted on May 19, 2017 | Joel Perry
Hey, who doesn’t love sea turtles, right? Imagine the excitement of walking along the beach and coming upon the tracks of a great momma turtle where she crawled ashore to lay her eggs. Imagine being part of a community so dedicated to protecting those eggs that they sit by that nest day and night
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