Kure Beach North Carolina Map

About Kure Beach, North Carolina

Kure Beach is a locality in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,466. The population density is 1019.6 people per km². Kure Beach is located at 33.9968°N, 77.9072°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28449.

Kure Beach unfurls along a sliver of barrier island, its sandy soil yielding to the persistent caress of the Atlantic. It lies 16.0 miles south of Wilmington, NC (from Wilmington, NC: bearing 172°T), and is situated 9.6 miles south of Myrtle Grove. The air here carries a perpetual, briny whisper, a constant reminder of the vast, shimmering expanse that defines its western edge. Low-slung cottages, painted in hues of seafoam and driftwood grey, huddle together against the wind, their porches often open to the trade winds that sweep inland. Beyond the dunes, the ocean stretches, an endless, shifting canvas of sapphire and emerald, its rhythm dictated by the ebb and flow of tides that have shaped this coast for millennia. Even in the midday sun, a certain softness prevails, a diffused light that softens the edges of the landscape and lends a dreamlike quality to the long, unbroken stretches of sand. This slender island town, Kure Beach, has always been inextricably linked to the sea, its history a narrative of maritime endeavors and the resilience of those who call this coast home. For generations, fishing boats have bobbed in its harbors, their weathered hulls a testament to the bounty and the challenges of the ocean. The local economy, while embracing tourism, still retains the salt-laced spirit of its fishing heritage, with seafood shacks serving the day's catch and small businesses catering to the steady stream of visitors drawn to its tranquil shores. The nearby Fort Fisher State Recreation Area stands as a sentinel to a more martial past, its historic earthworks whispering tales of conflict and defense, while the aquarium offers a glimpse into the vibrant, unseen world that thrives beneath the waves, a constant source of wonder and livelihood.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kure Beach, North Carolina with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Kure Beach and New Hanover County.

Detailed location data for Kure Beach includes the ZIP code (28449), telephone area code (910), county seat of New Hanover County (Wilmington), and school district assignment (New Hanover County Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Kure Beach is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.