BeachHidden gem

Fort Fisher State Recreation Area

Kure Beach, North Carolina

Quiet, undeveloped beach and rock shoreline at the Cape Fear tip.

Cost
Free

Rocky shore, shorebirds and a low-key beach a couple of miles south of the Civil War fort site. A good place for a quiet swim.

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

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