Kure Beach

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Kure Beach, NC

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A family-friendly beach town off of the Tar Heel State’s coast

Beach Laidback Coastal Scenic Family-Friendly

Kure Beach is a beautiful waterfront town off of the North Carolina coast. Filled with colorful beach houses and vibrant apartments with views of the beach and the Atlantic Coast, Kure Beach is the oasis you’ve been dreaming of. Of course, Kure Beach is best known for its dynamic outdoor recreation opportunities. The town is home to the oldest fishing pier on the Atlantic Coast and an oceanfront park that hosts outdoor concerts and farmers markets. Take your beach day a step further and visit the nearby attractions like the North Carolina Underwater Archaeology Center, the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, or the Fort Fisher State Recreation Area, which is great for birding, kayaking, and more. After your day in the sun, take a stroll along the boardwalk and grab a drink or meal at one of the town’s locally owned bars, restaurants, cafes, and ice cream shops. Perfect for all ages, Kure Beach families have access to the county’s best schools and is only about 20 minutes away from Wilmington for commuters. Kure Beach truly has it all — now the only thing you have to do is find your dream apartment!

Transportation

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Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

48

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
  • North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
  • Carolina Beach State Park
  • North Carolina Maritime Museum-Southport

Airports

  • Wilmington International

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.