SEEK WINTER SOLACE
Escape to Kure Beach this winter and find adventures for all ages. From exploring hidden gems to visiting local attractions, we rounded up a few winter must-dos.
  • Visit the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and discover an aquatic ecosystem with their newest exhibit: Caribbean Corals.
  • Keep to your wellness resolutions with a scenic hike along the Basin Trail in Fort Fisher State Recreation Area and explore the WWII bunker on the path.
  • Lace up your running shoes and prepare to dive in during the Special Olympics Polar Plunge & 5K Feb. 17 at Ocean Front Park & Pavilion.
  • Find your flow with Kure Beach Yoga’s sessions on the sand or just take in the spectacular sunrises on one of the porch swings by the sea at Ocean Front Park.
  • Nearby on the island, go on a park ranger-led hike, offered weekly, or attend the monthly bird walks at Carolina Beach State Park.
2024 Preview
Exciting signature events, film projects and an expansion to one of Kure Beach’s top attractions are coming in 2024. Get all the details on the expansion of Fort Fisher State Historic Site, including installations coming to the new 24,000-square-foot visitors center, before it opens in June. Keep an eye out for television stars on screen and in our small beach town as hit series like “Outer Banks” and “The Summer I Turned Pretty” film for upcoming seasons.
A Look Ahead
Spring and summer are on the horizon, and now is the perfect time to begin planning your vacations! Find a vacation rental to fit the whole family or choose a retro motel with modern amenities in the heart of our beach town. View all places to stay and start planning for upcoming seasonal fun like the Spring Festival March 24, the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher’s Race for the Planet April 21 or the return of the Boogie in the Park Concert Series May 5.

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