Guidebook for Carolina Beach
Food Scene
Ida Thai Cuisine
304 North Lake Park BoulevardGreat food, intimate atmosphere
The BEST donuts in NC, and local Java Estates Coffee. Vegan donuts available.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wake N Bake Donuts - Carolina Beach
1401 North Lake Park BoulevardThe BEST donuts in NC, and local Java Estates Coffee. Vegan donuts available.
Excellent Food, Farm to Table, Vegan options available.
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Soul Flavor
716 N Lake Park BlvdExcellent Food, Farm to Table, Vegan options available.
Trendy, farm to table, excellent food, vegan options available.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Surf House Oyster Bar & Surf Camp
604 North Lake Park BoulevardTrendy, farm to table, excellent food, vegan options available.
Just a good, old fashioned diner, 50's theme. Very good food. A few vegan options available.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pop's Diner
109 N Lake Park BlvdJust a good, old fashioned diner, 50's theme. Very good food. A few vegan options available.
Good place for breakfast, vegan tofu scramble is delicious.
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kate's Pancake House
102 South Lake Park BoulevardGood place for breakfast, vegan tofu scramble is delicious.
Sushi, Asian Food. Nice bar, outdoor seating. Vegan options available.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nikki's Gourmet & Sushi
6 South Lake Park BoulevardSushi, Asian Food. Nice bar, outdoor seating. Vegan options available.
One of the few places to eat on the ocean. Good food, live music, a great place to watch fireworks during the summer.
94 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar
1211 South Lake Park BoulevardOne of the few places to eat on the ocean. Good food, live music, a great place to watch fireworks during the summer.
Consistently good food. Fresh Catch every day.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jack Mackerels Island Grill
113 K AvenueConsistently good food. Fresh Catch every day.
Deck House
205 Charlotte AvenueExcellent Seafood, in a beautiful old church.
Nollie's Taco Joint
3 Pelican LnEveryone loves Nollies!
BEST PIZZA on the planet. Exceptional food (appetizers, pasta, pizza and dessert). From the famous Vivian Howard. If you go to Downtown Wilmington you MUST go.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Benny's Big Time Pizzeria
206 Greenfield StBEST PIZZA on the planet. Exceptional food (appetizers, pasta, pizza and dessert). From the famous Vivian Howard. If you go to Downtown Wilmington you MUST go.
Pho Cafe
3926 Market StAuthentic Vietnamese food, best Pho' in town.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good food, great music, outdoors and near the beach.
95 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
227 Carolina Beach Avenue NorthGood food, great music, outdoors and near the beach.
One of the top 10 dives in the country. You haven't lived until you have been to Fat Pelican.
112 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Fat Pelican
8 South Lake Park BoulevardOne of the top 10 dives in the country. You haven't lived until you have been to Fat Pelican.
Super nice brewery with an outdoor garden. Offering lots of interesting events through the week.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Good Hops Brewing
811 Harper AvenueSuper nice brewery with an outdoor garden. Offering lots of interesting events through the week.
Outdoor, full menu, live music, cornhole and other activities.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lazy Pirate Island Sports Grill
701 North Lake Park BoulevardOutdoor, full menu, live music, cornhole and other activities.
Live Music on the weekends, tiny outdoor bar, a favorite of locals.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Last Resort
600 North Lake Park BoulevardLive Music on the weekends, tiny outdoor bar, a favorite of locals.
Parks & Nature
A large park with hiking trails, boat ramp, campground
130 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carolina Beach State Park
1010 State Park RoadA large park with hiking trails, boat ramp, campground
Get away from the fray at this beach park. Just beach, no services except bathhouse. Can be busy on weekends.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
1000 Loggerhead RoadGet away from the fray at this beach park. Just beach, no services except bathhouse. Can be busy on weekends.
Fabulous aquarium, featuring lots of sea life, demonstrations, programs. A great playground for kids, and the pond near the property is an excellent place to spot birds.
253 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RoadFabulous aquarium, featuring lots of sea life, demonstrations, programs. A great playground for kids, and the pond near the property is an excellent place to spot birds.
The Arboretum is a hidden JEWEL. And FREE! https://arboretum.nhcgov.com/
The Arboretum encompasses seven acres of gardens and plantings, large koi pond, delightful buildings. Dedicated to demonstrating the best plant species for southeastern North Carolina landscapes, proper horticultural techniques, aesthetic design, environmental stewardship, and research. It is a dynamic place, constantly changing to meet the educational needs of residents and green industry professionals, and to provide cutting-edge leadership in plant selection and use for this region.
6206 Oleander Dr
6206 Oleander DrThe Arboretum is a hidden JEWEL. And FREE! https://arboretum.nhcgov.com/
The Arboretum encompasses seven acres of gardens and plantings, large koi pond, delightful buildings. Dedicated to demonstrating the best plant species for southeastern North Carolina landscapes, proper horticultural techniques, aesthetic design, environmental stewardship, and research. It is a dynamic place, constantly changing to meet the educational needs of residents and green industry professionals, and to provide cutting-edge leadership in plant selection and use for this region.
Essentials/Grocery
Local produce, vegan food (ready made and to go, too), smoothies, beer and wine. A quaint local favorite.
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Veggie Wagon
608 South Lake Park BoulevardLocal produce, vegan food (ready made and to go, too), smoothies, beer and wine. A quaint local favorite.
Food Lion
1401 North Lake Park BoulevardMelissa's Coin Laundry
702 S Lake Park BlvdFabulous new grocery store with so much to offer!
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Publix Super Market Commons at Federal Point
Fabulous new grocery store with so much to offer!
Shopping
The boardwalk is great for walking, shopping, stopping at Britt's Donuts, a few great restaurants, a coffee bar, a gelato store... lots here!
108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carolina Beach Boardwalk
The boardwalk is great for walking, shopping, stopping at Britt's Donuts, a few great restaurants, a coffee bar, a gelato store... lots here!
Three buildings of furniture, art, and you never know what else. Just fun to go through on a rainy day. And if you want more, just north on Market Street, Fleabody's and Southern Home.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Ivy Cottage
3020 Market StreetThree buildings of furniture, art, and you never know what else. Just fun to go through on a rainy day. And if you want more, just north on Market Street, Fleabody's and Southern Home.
Great shops, mostly indoors, lots of local artisans.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Cotton Exchange
321 North Front StreetGreat shops, mostly indoors, lots of local artisans.
Arts & Culture
Beautiful area, plus historical. Fort Fisher was a Confederate fort during the American Civil War. It protected the vital trading routes of the port at Wilmington, North Carolina, from 1861 until its capture by the Union in 1865.
144 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fort Fisher State Historic Site
1610 Fort Fisher Boulevard SouthBeautiful area, plus historical. Fort Fisher was a Confederate fort during the American Civil War. It protected the vital trading routes of the port at Wilmington, North Carolina, from 1861 until its capture by the Union in 1865.
Built in 1858, a beautifully restored historical mansion. Some really nice programs and events there. www.bellamymansion.org.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bellamy Mansion Museum
503 Market StreetBuilt in 1858, a beautifully restored historical mansion. Some really nice programs and events there. www.bellamymansion.org.
Plays/Musicals, Concerts, Independent Films (Cinematique).
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Thalian Hall
310 Chestnut StreetPlays/Musicals, Concerts, Independent Films (Cinematique).
Live Music, excellent cafe, special exhibits changing regularly.
www.cameronartmuseum.org
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cameron Art Museum
3201 South 17th StreetLive Music, excellent cafe, special exhibits changing regularly.
www.cameronartmuseum.org
Old Shirt Factory that has created individual spaces for artistans and crafters. Fabulous place, especially fourth friday gallery walk.
theArtWorks™
200 Willard StOld Shirt Factory that has created individual spaces for artistans and crafters. Fabulous place, especially fourth friday gallery walk.
Getting Around
Will take you to Southport and Bald Head Island. A wonderful ride to a beautiful, southern town on the Cape Fear River.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fort Fisher Ferry Terminal
2422 Fort Fisher Blvd SWill take you to Southport and Bald Head Island. A wonderful ride to a beautiful, southern town on the Cape Fear River.