FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I walk my dog on the Kure Beach strand?
Is there any where in Kure Beach where I can let my dog go off of its leash?
What are your other ordinances regarding dogs?
If I see a stranded or dead marine mammal on the beach, what should I do?
Can I hold a wedding ceremony on the Kure Beach strand?
How and where can I obtain a marriage license?
Can I drive my vehicle onto the Kure Beach strand?
Can I have a campfire on the beach?
Is there a Post Office close by?
Where can I buy a fishing license?
Do I need a fishing license to fish off of the Kure Beach Fishing Pier?
Can I walk my dog on the Kure Beach strand?
You may walk your leashed dog on the Kure Beach strand from October 1st to March 31st. However, it is unlawful for
any person to have or allow their dog to be upon the beach strand of Kure Beach during the period of April 1st through
September 30th of each year. Anyone violating this ordinance is subject to a civil citation in the amount of twenty-five
dollars ($25.00) for the first offense, and the second offense shall subject the person to a misdemeanor charge.
Is there any where in Kure Beach where I can let my dog go off of its leash?
Joe Eakes Park is located on K Avenue going west. It is across the street from the Kure Beach Police Department.
There, you’ll find a fenced-in area behind the playground and the tennis courts. This is the Gurney Hood Dog
“Bark,” made especially for you and your pooch pal to run free.
What are your other ordinances regarding dogs?
We have several ordinances pertaining to dogs. These can be found under Section 4-16 of the Kure Beach Code of Ordinances.
For instance, it is unlawful for owners to allow their dog to be off their property without being on a leash or restraint which
shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet in length. It is also unlawful for anyone to take the animal off its own property limits without
the means of removal of pet feces. Persons in possession of the animal must immediately and properly remove and dispose of their animal's feces from any area within the limits of the Town of Kure Beach, except their own private property.
If I see a stranded or dead marine mammal on the beach, what should I do?
Contact one of the following people as soon as possible. It is crucial that the marine mammal be examined soon
after it washes ashore to assist in its recovery or to collect fresh tissue samples from a deceased mammal to
determine the cause of death. Please try all phone numbers until you have reached a stranding response person.
Bill McLellan – 910-962-7266 UNCW; 910-686-6104 HOME; or 910-264-9816 CELL.
Paul Barrington – 910-458-8259 x221 NC AQUARIUM; 910-792-1755 HOME.
Can I hold a wedding ceremony on the Kure Beach strand?
Kure Beach asks that, if you decide to have a wedding on its beach strand, you bring NO chairs, tables or awnings
onto the beach for the ceremony. There is no fee to get married on the beach. Please also be considerate of the crowds
on the beach during the beach season. You can contact the following facilities regarding weddings, if you decide your
wedding would not be appropriate on our beach strand:
Fort Fisher Historic Park at 910-458-5538
Fort Fisher State Park at 910-458-5798
NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher 910-458-8257
How and where can I obtain a marriage license?
In New Hanover County, Marriage License applications are taken Monday through Friday from 8:30am-4:00pm at the Branch of Vital
Records Office, located at 24 N. Third Street in Wilmington, which is in the basement of the restored courthouse, Room 101.
The phone number is 910-798-7758. Each person will need a valid driver’s license or DMV picture ID card, a certified copy of
the birth certificate and a valid Social Security card.
Can I drive my vehicle onto the Kure Beach strand?
Kure Beach does not allow any vehicles on its beach strand except approved Town vehicles for the purpose of beach clean-up and
emergency personnel. You can contact the following beaches which allow 4-wheel drive vehicles in designated areas for a fee:
Freeman Park in Carolina Beach 910-458-2994
Fort Fisher State Recreation Area 910-458-5798.
Can I have a campfire on the beach?
Absolutely NO fires are allowed on the Kure Beach strand.
Is there a library close by?
The Pleasure Island Public Library is located at 300 Cape Fear Boulevard in Carolina Beach. Call for details and hours of operation at 910-798-6380.
Is there a Post Office close by?
The Kure Beach Post Office is located at 237 N. Fort Fisher Blvd, between L & M Streets. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday
from 9am-12pm then from 2pm-4:30pm, and on Saturday from 10am-12pm. The phone number is 910-458-5592.
Where can I buy a fishing license?
Fishing licenses can be purchased at the Blue Marlin Beach Shop, located at 309 N. Fort Fisher Blvd. between M & N Avenues. Call 910-458-5752
for store hours and additional information. Licenses can also be purchased online at www.ncwildlife.org or bought over the phone at the
Wildlife Resources Commission 888-248-6834, Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm. Remember that you’ll need a coastal or surf-fishing license, not
an inland fishing license, to fish in our coastal waters.
Do I need a fishing license to fish off of the Kure Beach Fishing Pier?
No fishing license is required to fish off of the pier, but there is a nominal fee involved to be allowed to do so. Go to www.kurebeachfishingpier.com
for details and to view photos of the fish that didn’t get away. The Kure Beach Fishing pier operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
from April 1st through Thanksgiving Sunday. The Kure Beach Fishing Pier also offers arcade games, concession treats, and a
gift/souvenir shop. Access to the pier is free to those not fishing.