South Beach Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Stay near popular South Beach attractions
Our pick of the best South Beach Hotel Deals
Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton
Dry Dock Inn
"So much better than I expected. Efficiency with 2 bedrooms was perfect and the location is hard to beat!"
Reviewed on 19 July 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
"The location is nice, little bit loud, but after 10 pm was good. The staff are very friendly. Thank you! Hotel needs post more information about room view on website. The pool view means first floor only."
Reviewed on 18 July 2026
The Sand Dunes
"Pet friendly, easy check-in. The motel itself is older and the room felt like it was overly humid even for a beach motel. However, it was nice to have a kitchen. It felt very nostalgic and check-in and out process was easy! Direct beach access. If you aren't looking for a fancy hotel, this is well ..."
Reviewed on 18 July 2026
Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront
"Yes nice room everything was wonderful except the elevator only one elevator working and it take a long time to get up and Down we had to walk down from the 10th floor with our suitcases"
Reviewed on 19 July 2026
The Starlite Inn
"Great location, directly across the street from the boardwalk & lots of restaurants. We were able to sit on the front porch and have a perfect view of the fireworks. Cute room & very spacious. Surprisingly quiet inside the room. I did not love the window AC and no electric outlet in the bathroom. ..."
Reviewed on 18 July 2026
Our guide on where to stay in South Beach
Cape Fear Station
Cape Fear Station might not have many top sights, but Bald Head Island Conservancy and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Middle Island Plantation
Middle Island Plantation might not have many top sights, but Bald Head Island Conservancy and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Flora's Bluff
Though Flora's Bluff may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bald Head Island Conservancy 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
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Beach and surrounding area, you can visit Bald Head Island Conservancy and Bald Head Island Lighthouse.
