Published June 23, 2025

Around the Azalea Coast | June 2025

Written by KBT Realty Group

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Make it your PLACE: the North Carolina Coast.

Touristy Tips: What the Locals Love

Welcome June and that glorious time of year when the weather hits us just right, everything is green, flowers are blooming, the beaches are calling, and we celebrate all the reasons we love living in the Cape Fear area. When we say, "We live where others vacation," this is exactly the mood we are in.

While it’s easy to spot the tourists with their flip-flops and selfie sticks, locals and visitors often find themselves falling in love with the same experiences. There’s something uniquely universal about the appeal of the Cape Fear, where the Atlantic breeze, historic brick-lined streets, and fresh seafood draw both day-trippers and lifelong residents.

Here are ten of those moments when we find ourselves acting like tourists, and loving every minute of it: Local Favorites in the Cape Fear.

Ready to live where others vacation? Join us! Start your home search.

Timely Tips for Cape Fear Living

Beach Safety: Flag Colors and More

The Beach Flag Warning System in North Carolina

Most North Carolina beaches follow a standardized flag system based on guidelines from the United States Lifesaving Association (USLA).

Green Flag – Low Hazard A green flag indicates calm conditions and a low risk of dangerous currents. It’s the safest flag to see when you’re planning to swim, but remember: the ocean is always unpredictable. Stay alert, even on green flag days.

Do you know these beach flag colors?

Great Properties: Listings

1253 Lt Congleton Road
Wilmington, NC
4 bd | 4 ba | 2704 sqft
Price Improvement! Now $600,000
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160 Dugger Lane
Wilmington, NC
3 bd | 4 ba | 2092 sqft
Price Improvement! Now $769,900
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2000 New River Inlet Road #3110
North Topsail Beach, NC
2 bd | 2 ba | 1010 sqft
$350,000
See the listing.

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