Craft your water adventure from the river to the sea. Catch fish from the oldest pier on the East Coast, head “back to school” at island surf schools, kayak to an uninhabited island and dive in and explore historic shipwrecks.

Dive in with a behind-the-scenes tour at the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher and experience living history at the south’s largest earthen fort at Fort Fisher State Historic Site.

Paddle your way through the unique coastal ecosystems found in Kure Beach and take a guided eco-tour to a Natural Estuarine Reserve home to rare, migrating shorebirds, salt marshes and more.

Discover hidden gems on a 4-wheel cruise along the beach and explore trails at a State Park leading to carnivorous plants and a 50-foot sand dune.

Hear the waves at free oceanside concerts and experience the live music scene where concert series and festivals jam all year long.

Live the island life as you explore the landmarks, recreation and things to do that make Carolina Beach and Kure Beach destinations vacationers return to year after year.

Nestled in the historic Fort Fisher area of Kure Beach are quiet swaths of sand where relaxation and meditation are easy to find. Take a break for yoga amongst the waves.

Explore panoramic, 360 degree views as you take a walk down the 711-foot, historic Kure Beach Fishing Pier. Then, toss your line and enjoy the breathtaking sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean as you reel in the day's fresh catch.

Take a panoramic dive into the 235,000-gallon tank at the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher and get up close with sharks, rays, and a sea turtle in this 360 degree video.

Pack up your four-wheel drive vehicle and take a drive through Fort Fisher State Recreation Area to the south end of the island. Immerse yourself in the quiet, hidden sanctuary in this 360 degree video.

Get a bird’s eye view with this aerial video featuring two of North Carolina’s largest attractions found at Fort Fisher in Kure Beach, NC.

Walk or drive onto the Fort Fisher Ferry and enjoy beautiful views along the Cape Fear River.

Come sink some putts among the trees of our unique maritime forest on this one-of-a-kind 18 hole Disc Golf course.

Walk through a maritime forest, a sandy beach, through a salt marsh and to an outlook overlooking the Cape Fear Boat Basin.

Learn about the Fort Fisher State Historic Site and its 33 acres of restored fort grounds where visitors can witness historic canons' firing throughout the year.

Swim with the fishes - literally - as a diver takes you on a GoPro style underseas adventure at this award-winning aquarium.

Hear about the site of the largest land-sea battle of the Civil War.

Take a surf fishing course at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, and learn the basics of ocean fishing from the shore.

Immerse yourself in our aquatic and cultural wonders. Dive in just offshore of Fort Fisher State Historic Site to discover The Condor, North Carolina’s first heritage dive site.

Cast a line and catch a fish! This short GoPro style video puts you right in the middle of the pier action.

Dine at Jack Mackerel's Island Grill in the heart of Kure Beach, featuring fresh equatorial-inspired dishes you won't want to miss on your next visit.