South Beach Travel Guide

Bald Head Island

A beach at sunset with a row of houses along the shore.
A beach at sunset with a calm sea and a reflection of the sky on the wet sand.

Stay near popular South Beach attractions

Bay Beach

10.0/10 (1 review)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Bay Beach during your trip to Bald Head Island?
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Top hotels in South Beach

The Sand Dunes

The Sand Dunes

2 out of 5
133 Fort Fisher Blvd S Kure Beach NC
The price is ฿2,637 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿2,637
฿3,081 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Kure Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (794 reviews)
"Our room was very clean and we walked right out to the beach. The staff was so nice and helpful and I’d definitely stay there again."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

The Sand Dunes
The Beach House

The Beach House

2 out of 5
412 Carolina Beach Ave N Carolina Beach NC
The price is ฿2,965 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿2,965
฿3,451 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
The Beach House
Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

2.5 out of 5
1211 Lake Park Blvd S Carolina Beach NC
The price is ฿4,382 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿4,382
฿4,951 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,119 reviews)
"The manager of this property was excellent! We very much enjoyed out one-night stay. Loved the room, restaurant was great, and the beach was wonderful!"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

3.5 out of 5
1 Harper Avenue Carolina Beach NC
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The price is ฿5,208 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
฿5,208
฿5,885 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island

Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island

2.5 out of 5
4963 Southport Supply Rd. Southport NC
The price is ฿2,950 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿2,950
฿3,179 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Southport. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island
Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

3 out of 5
100 Charlotte Ave Carolina Beach NC
The price is ฿4,542 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿4,542
฿5,132 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront
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Where to stay in South Beach

Find the best South Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A brick pathway lined with greenery and a pergola structure.

Cape Fear Station

Cape Fear Station might not have many top sights, but Bay Beach and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, houses, and a road.

Flora's Bluff

Though Flora's Bluff may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bay Beach and Oak Island Lighthouse.

A beach with sand dunes and tall grasses under a partly cloudy sky.

Middle Island Plantation

Middle Island Plantation might not have many top sights, but Bay Beach and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A coastal town at sunset with a river, waterfront buildings, and a lighthouse.

East Beach

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Beach and surrounding area, you can visit Bay Beach and Bald Head Island Lighthouse.

Lighthouse Landing

While there might not be top attractions in Lighthouse Landing, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Bald Head Island Visitors Center.

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