Located on North Carolina's Pleasure Island, between Carolina Beach and historic Fort Fisher, the vacation spot of Kure Beach will take you back to a simpler time when every business was family-owned, and you could walk everywhere you needed to go. Golfers enjoy Kure Beach's proximity to courses in Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Southport and Oak Island. And everyone enjoys relaxing into the slower pace of life in this small North Carolina beach town. If you want to stay right on the ocean, Kure Beach has several oceanfront hotels and inns.
Seven Seas Inn
This family-run lodging overlooks the ocean from its perch in the heart of Kure Beach. The Seven Seas Inn offers a rich wood exterior and simple, clean guestrooms and efficiencies. After a morning on the links, spend the afternoon at the Seven Seas' oceanfront pool, with a kiddie pool for the little ones. Head out for a walk on the wide stretch of beach in front of the hotel. The Seven Seas Inn offers outdoor grills, perfect for a beachfront family dinner. Or just down the street, the Kure Beach Pier offers great restaurants, along with fishing, shops and arcades. The hotel prohibits smoking in rooms, and doesn't allow pets.
Seven Seas Inn
130 Fort Fisher Blvd.
Kure Beach, NC 28449
(910) 458-8122
(866) 773-2746
sevenseasinn.com
Darlings by the Sea
Located on the ocean near downtown Kure Beach, this bed-and-breakfast makes a relaxing getaway spot, particularly for couples. The five suites in the bright-yellow house offer king-size beds, colorful, beach-themed décor, specialty bath products and even whirlpools big enough for two in the private bathrooms. Spend your days walking the soft sand in front of Darlings by the Sea. Or drive a few miles south and take the ferry to golf courses in Southport, Bald Head Island and surrounding areas.
Darlings by the Sea
329 Atlantic Ave.
Kure Beach, NC 28449
(910) 458-1429
(800) 383-8111
reservations@darlingsbythesea.com
darlingsbythesea.com
South Wind Motel
Every room in the South Wind Motel has an ocean view, and most of them have private balconies overlooking the surf. Located in the heart of Kure Beach, the motel is a stone's throw from the town's restaurants, shops and the oldest fishing pier on the Atlantic. The clean, simply furnished guest rooms include cable TVs, refrigerators and microwaves. If you prefer to cook your own meals, the South Wind also has some efficiencies with full kitchens and dining areas.
South Wind Motel
109 S. Fort Fisher Blvd.
Kure Beach, NC 28449
(910) 458-8573
southwindmotel.com
About The Author
Ashley Talley has been a professional writer for more than 10 years, specializing in travel and health. Her work has been published in "Coastal Living" magazine, "Wrightsville Beach Magazine" and "Choice," an anthology praised by "Vanity Fair" and the "LA Times." She graduated from Brown University with honors and holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in creative writing from the University of North Carolina.
