Kure Beach News & Blogs

Traveling alone is the travel trend that invites solo explorers to step back, relax and enjoy their own time in their own way, so why not start planning your next getaway to Kure Beach? A solo getaway is a great way to treat yourself, set your own schedule and handpick activities and attractions that fit your travel style.

With the school year coming to a close and summertime right around the corner, the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher has welcomed back a flock of vibrant birds for its popular spring and summer exhibit: Lorikeet Landing.

Our beach town may be known as North Carolina's Small Wonder, but 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.

From exciting exhibits to new brews and events, there is something for everyone to enjoy this year at Kure Beach, whether it be winter, spring, summer or fall.

When winter temperatures arrive and people think ‘snow,’ normally a beach getaway isn’t the first thought for a trip. It’s actually a perfect and peaceful time of year to visit Kure Beach as winter temperatures average in the high 50s and offer a multitude of both outdoor and indoor activities for a retreat.

Change up your holiday traditions, coastal-style with a getaway to Kure Beach. North Carolina’s Small Wonder invites you to enjoy an oceanfront market, aquarium turned winter wonderland, flotilla, New Year’s Eve ball drop and more.

Between notable history, fall-centric activities and ways to give back, Kure Beach is the perfect spot for your next weekend getaway.

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.

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:

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.