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Food scene
Walking distance. Party atmosphere with live music some nights. Great drinks and food.
175 locals recommend
SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
227 Carolina Beach Ave NWalking distance. Party atmosphere with live music some nights. Great drinks and food.
Carolina Smokehouse
9 Pavilion Ave SCeltic Creamery
201 N Lake Park BlvdBest ice cream!
Located at the start of the Boardwalk. Yummy ice cream and ices.
7 locals recommend
Island Ice Factory
108 Carolina Beach Ave NLocated at the start of the Boardwalk. Yummy ice cream and ices.
A little more polished on the inside than other places, but still casual. Known for its seafood, but if you are so inclined give the Bison burger a try.
115 locals recommend
Havana’s Restaurant
1 N Lake Park BlvdA little more polished on the inside than other places, but still casual. Known for its seafood, but if you are so inclined give the Bison burger a try.
Britts Donuts
13 Carolina Beach Ave NLocal favorite, summer tradition in Carolina Beach
Stoked Restaurant
313 Canal DrWalking distance, very convenient.
Uncle Vinny's Pizzeria & Ristorante
1012 S Lake Park BlvdDelicious pizza
Hang Ten Grill
308 S Lake Park BlvdCasual, great food and drinks.
Kate's Pancake House
102 S Lake Park BlvdCarolina Beach favorite. Great for breakfast.
Fresh fruit and veggies, beer, wine, sandwiches, salads, and sweets.
86 locals recommend
The Veggie Wagon
3315 Masonboro Loop RdFresh fruit and veggies, beer, wine, sandwiches, salads, and sweets.
Walking distance. Next to marina. Great family feel. Cash only.
43 locals recommend
Gulfstream Restaurant
78 Myrtle AveWalking distance. Next to marina. Great family feel. Cash only.
Nollie's Taco Joint
3 Pelican LnWalking distance. Local favorite.
Family friendly, old fashioned diner. Central location near Boardwalk. CB's only late night diner! No alcohol.
18 locals recommend
Pop's Diner
109 N Lake Park BlvdFamily friendly, old fashioned diner. Central location near Boardwalk. CB's only late night diner! No alcohol.
Delicious treats right at entrance of Boardwalk, many made fresh in the store. Our daughter said they have the best lemon Italian ice.
9 locals recommend
The Fudgeboat
107 Carolina Beach Ave NDelicious treats right at entrance of Boardwalk, many made fresh in the store. Our daughter said they have the best lemon Italian ice.
Food and service is great. Cool atmosphere. Axe throwing is for people aged 16 years and up.
92 locals recommend
Lazy Pirate Island Sports Grill
701 N Lake Park BlvdFood and service is great. Cool atmosphere. Axe throwing is for people aged 16 years and up.
Neighborhoods
We love the family-friendly neighborhood. Everyone is super friendly and helpful. You can walk to the beach, canal, restaurants, shops, arcade... wherever your heart desires. Just a short drive to other parts of Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Wilmington.
266 locals recommend
Carolina Beach
We love the family-friendly neighborhood. Everyone is super friendly and helpful. You can walk to the beach, canal, restaurants, shops, arcade... wherever your heart desires. Just a short drive to other parts of Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Wilmington.
The historic town center and waterfront along the Cape Fear River is interesting and attractive. The Wilmington Riverwalk is the city’s #1 tourist attraction.
207 locals recommend
Wilmington
The historic town center and waterfront along the Cape Fear River is interesting and attractive. The Wilmington Riverwalk is the city’s #1 tourist attraction.
Sunfun Rentals
505 N Lake Park BlvdGolf cart rentals
Local shopping center to stock up the fridge. Clean and wide aisles. Great customer service.
39 locals recommend
Publix Super Market Commons at Federal Point
1018 North Lake Park BoulevardLocal shopping center to stock up the fridge. Clean and wide aisles. Great customer service.
Putter Pub
Mini golf and full bar.
Sightseeing
Lots of shopping, restaurants, arcade, live music, etc. Small amusement park in the summer. Plus the beautiful views.
184 locals recommend
Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Carolina Beach Avenue SouthLots of shopping, restaurants, arcade, live music, etc. Small amusement park in the summer. Plus the beautiful views.
Great learning experience for all. Watch the movie, tour the museum and take the walk around the grounds. You can also go with a guide for more information.
315 locals recommend
Fort Fisher State Historic Site
1610 Fort Fisher Blvd SGreat learning experience for all. Watch the movie, tour the museum and take the walk around the grounds. You can also go with a guide for more information.
Add adventure to your visit! Choose from a variety of fun and educational programs offered throughout the year.
550 locals recommend
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdAdd adventure to your visit! Choose from a variety of fun and educational programs offered throughout the year.
Large park. Multiple hiking trails. We have not been here yet, but we have heard great things. Apparently, it is one of the only areas in the entire world where you can see Venus fly traps native.
245 locals recommend
Carolina Beach State Park
1010 State Park RdLarge park. Multiple hiking trails. We have not been here yet, but we have heard great things. Apparently, it is one of the only areas in the entire world where you can see Venus fly traps native.
Wilmington's #1 tourist attraction. Provides access to public parks, shopping, dining and museums, riverfront views of the Battleship NC, and historic stops along the route.
58 locals recommend
Wilmington Downtown Riverwalk
Wilmington Downtown RiverwalkWilmington's #1 tourist attraction. Provides access to public parks, shopping, dining and museums, riverfront views of the Battleship NC, and historic stops along the route.
City advice
Don't miss
Beach needs
If you wish to rent additional beach gear such as beach chairs, surfboards or umbrellas, you can call Tony Silvagni Surf School. 910 232 1592. Another option is Pleasure Island Rentals. 910 458 4747. They will setup the beach chairs on the beach for you. We are near lifeguard station 23.