Looking for an affordable but family-friendly place to live?  Kure Beach real estate offers homes to fit every family size at reasonable prices located on Pleasure Island  Enjoy the comfortable atmosphere with uncrowded beaches and casual restaurants.  Visit the North Carolina Aquarium and discover the waters of the Cape Fear and its coastline habitats.  Just 18 miles north of Kure Beach are the unique shops and restaurants in downtown Wilmington.  Designated a Historic District on the National Register, Wilmington real estate features a diversity of distinctive, architectural styles.  With historic commercial buildings from half a century ago along the streets of downtown, Wilmington is a prime place to visit and reside.