East Beach Travel Guide

Bald Head Island

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

Top hotels in East Beach

The Sand Dunes

The Sand Dunes

2 out of 5
133 Fort Fisher Blvd S Kure Beach NC
The price is ฿2,905 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿2,905
฿3,382 total
5 Oct - 6 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. ...
The Sand Dunes
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

3.5 out of 5
1 Harper Avenue Carolina Beach NC
The price is ฿5,639 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿5,639
฿6,373 total
30 Sept - 1 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"It was very e is dive for the small dated room and bathroom."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,830 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿4,830
฿5,458 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
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 ...
Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton
Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island

Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island

2.5 out of 5
4963 Southport Supply Rd. Southport NC
The price is ฿3,156 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿3,156
฿3,401 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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
The Beach House

The Beach House

2 out of 5
412 Carolina Beach Ave N Carolina Beach NC
The price is ฿3,649 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿3,649
฿4,222 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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
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 ฿5,007 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿5,007
฿5,658 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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 East Beach

Find the best East Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A beach at sunset with a calm sea and a reflection of the sky on the wet sand.
Photo by Elena Hassel
Open Photo by Elena Hassel

South Beach

South Beach might not have many top sights, but Bay Beach and Oak Island Lighthouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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.

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.

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.

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.

East Beach Travel Guide