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Sightseeing
This is a great park for hiking with beautiful views of the Cape Fear River . Stop by their office for additional details on all the park has to offer.
245 locals recommend
Carolina Beach State Park
1010 State Park RdThis is a great park for hiking with beautiful views of the Cape Fear River . Stop by their office for additional details on all the park has to offer.
Can't say enough about this wonderful park one block away ! Tennis, pickleball, basketball, playground , soccer/lacrosse fields, baseball/softball fields and a skatepark.
19 locals recommend
Mike Chappell Park
501 Dow Rd SCan't say enough about this wonderful park one block away ! Tennis, pickleball, basketball, playground , soccer/lacrosse fields, baseball/softball fields and a skatepark.
The north end of Carolina Beach ! Its a 4 wheel drive on beach and if you dont have a 4 wheel drive there are rental options on the island.
97 locals recommend
Freeman Park
1800 Canal DrThe north end of Carolina Beach ! Its a 4 wheel drive on beach and if you dont have a 4 wheel drive there are rental options on the island.
Access to the south end 4 wheel drive beach . If you don't have a 4 wheel drive rentals are available. Also a large free parking lot to access a day at the beach.
69 locals recommend
Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
1000 Loggerhead RoadAccess to the south end 4 wheel drive beach . If you don't have a 4 wheel drive rentals are available. Also a large free parking lot to access a day at the beach.
For the history buffs, Fort Fisher participated in a major part of the end of the Civil War.
315 locals recommend
Fort Fisher State Historic Site
1610 Fort Fisher Blvd SFor the history buffs, Fort Fisher participated in a major part of the end of the Civil War.
Located at the south end of the island ! A small but fun aquarium experience .
550 locals recommend
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdLocated at the south end of the island ! A small but fun aquarium experience .
Drive your car onto a ferry for a 30 minute boat ride to Southport. Lots of history, shopping , restaurants and movie filming sites.
80 locals recommend
Fort Fisher Ferry
1301 Ferry Rd SEDrive your car onto a ferry for a 30 minute boat ride to Southport. Lots of history, shopping , restaurants and movie filming sites.
Incredible sunsets off the pier. Although you would need to be in the military to reserve their sites, the pier and restaurant are open to the public. A hidden gem.
14 locals recommend
Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area
118 Riverfront RdIncredible sunsets off the pier. Although you would need to be in the military to reserve their sites, the pier and restaurant are open to the public. A hidden gem.
Family owned since 1923 and noted as the oldest fishing pier on the Atlantic Coast. Great gift shop and ice cream cones too !
93 locals recommend
Kure Beach Pier
100 Atlantic AveFamily owned since 1923 and noted as the oldest fishing pier on the Atlantic Coast. Great gift shop and ice cream cones too !
An island in the middle of the Cape Fear River known for finding shark teeth . Not far over the bridge but you will need a boat or a tour guide for this adventure. Best tide for treasures....low .
8 locals recommend
Shark Tooth Island
An island in the middle of the Cape Fear River known for finding shark teeth . Not far over the bridge but you will need a boat or a tour guide for this adventure. Best tide for treasures....low .
If you're in the mood for a workout the rec center has an inexpensive daily fee to use the facilities
Carolina Beach Recreation Center
1121 North Lake Park BoulevardIf you're in the mood for a workout the rec center has an inexpensive daily fee to use the facilities
Another great park that also has an 18 hole frisbee disc golf course.
10 locals recommend
Joe Eakes Park
Another great park that also has an 18 hole frisbee disc golf course.
This is a fun 9 hole disc golf course located on the same property as Good Hops brewery.
Trinity Disc Golf @ Good Hops
811 Harper AvenueThis is a fun 9 hole disc golf course located on the same property as Good Hops brewery.
Just in case you need to do laundry, we've got one on the island !
7 locals recommend
Melissa's Coin Laundry
702 S Lake Park BlvdJust in case you need to do laundry, we've got one on the island !