Joe & Michelle’s Guidebook
Things To Do
- It's time to hit the beach! Take a left off the front of property and walk one block down Pelican Lane to the public beach access. Just a 1 minute walk! The access can be found as “Pelican Public Beach Access” on Google Maps.
Pelican Public Beach Access
- It's time to hit the beach! Take a left off the front of property and walk one block down Pelican Lane to the public beach access. Just a 1 minute walk! The access can be found as “Pelican Public Beach Access” on Google Maps.
- Home to restaurants, shopping, bike rentals, surfboard rentals, and more. Be sure to check out Britt’s Donuts while you’re there! Just a 2 minute drive or 7 minute walk.
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaCarolina Beach Boardwalk
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona- Home to restaurants, shopping, bike rentals, surfboard rentals, and more. Be sure to check out Britt’s Donuts while you’re there! Just a 2 minute drive or 7 minute walk.
- Take a right off the property and see the deep sea charters docked in the canal! Check online to find rates & availability for the different charter boat companies if you’re interested in a tour.
Fish Witch Charters
300 Canal Drive- Take a right off the property and see the deep sea charters docked in the canal! Check online to find rates & availability for the different charter boat companies if you’re interested in a tour.
- Features a walking trail around the lake, paddle boat rentals, picnic area, and playground. Just a 2 minute drive!
- Saturday morning farmer’s market every week during the summer. Open from 8am-1pm.
- Sunday evening free outdoor movie nights every week during the summer. Movies start at dusk (8:45pm).
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaCarolina Beach Lake Park
400 S Lake Park Blvd10
Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona- Features a walking trail around the lake, paddle boat rentals, picnic area, and playground. Just a 2 minute drive!
- Saturday morning farmer’s market every week during the summer. Open from 8am-1pm.
- Sunday evening free outdoor movie nights every week during the summer. Movies start at dusk (8:45pm).
- Hop in your car and head to the north end of CB! Vehicles with four wheel drive can drive onto the beach upon purchasing a pass. (Seasonal, 7-day, and daily passes can be purchased online.) Just a 6 minute drive.
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaFreeman Park
1800 Canal Drive35
Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona- Hop in your car and head to the north end of CB! Vehicles with four wheel drive can drive onto the beach upon purchasing a pass. (Seasonal, 7-day, and daily passes can be purchased online.) Just a 6 minute drive.
- Check out beautiful hiking trails, wildlife, the marina, kayak & paddle board rentals, and more! Just a 4 minute drive.
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaCarolina Beach State Park
1010 State Park Road87
Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona- Check out beautiful hiking trails, wildlife, the marina, kayak & paddle board rentals, and more! Just a 4 minute drive.
- Includes a playground area, dog park, tennis courts, basketball courts, soccer & baseball fields, and a skatepark. Just a 5 minute drive. You’ll also find an entrance to the Carolina Beach Greenway, a great way to walk or bike around the island!
Mike Chappell Park
501 Dow Road South- Includes a playground area, dog park, tennis courts, basketball courts, soccer & baseball fields, and a skatepark. Just a 5 minute drive. You’ll also find an entrance to the Carolina Beach Greenway, a great way to walk or bike around the island!
- About a 12 minute drive from the property. Visit more beautiful beaches and marshlands, and check out the historic site to learn more about Fort Fisher’s role in the Civil War.
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaFort Fisher State Historic Site
1610 Fort Fisher Boulevard South100
Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona- About a 12 minute drive from the property. Visit more beautiful beaches and marshlands, and check out the historic site to learn more about Fort Fisher’s role in the Civil War.
- Rainy day? Check out the aquarium, just past Fort Fisher. Enjoy a variety of exhibits and marine life! About a 15 minute drive.
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaNorth Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead Road154
Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona- Rainy day? Check out the aquarium, just past Fort Fisher. Enjoy a variety of exhibits and marine life! About a 15 minute drive.
- Take a ferry ride to explore Southport! The ferry terminal is located 15 minutes away, near Fort Fisher. This charming, southern town offers boutique shopping, local restaurants, and a beautiful river walk. Portions of Nicholas Sparks’ Safe Haven were shot here as well.
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaSouthport
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona- Take a ferry ride to explore Southport! The ferry terminal is located 15 minutes away, near Fort Fisher. This charming, southern town offers boutique shopping, local restaurants, and a beautiful river walk. Portions of Nicholas Sparks’ Safe Haven were shot here as well.
- The neighboring beachfront to Carolina Beach -- just 8 minutes down the road!
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaKure Beach
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona- The neighboring beachfront to Carolina Beach -- just 8 minutes down the road!
- Take a 30 minute drive into Wilmington and explore downtown! Downtown offers an expansive river walk along the Cape Fear River with a variety of waterfront restaurants, bars, and shopping! Be sure to check out the Cotton Exchange for some adorable shops.
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaWilmington Downtown Incorporated
221 North Front Street20
Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona- Take a 30 minute drive into Wilmington and explore downtown! Downtown offers an expansive river walk along the Cape Fear River with a variety of waterfront restaurants, bars, and shopping! Be sure to check out the Cotton Exchange for some adorable shops.
Places To Eat
- Enjoy specialty tacos right across the street!
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaNollie's Taco Joint
3 Pelican Ln25
Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona- Enjoy specialty tacos right across the street!
- American style food & an outdoor patio bar. Frequently has live music/entertainment, and only a 2 minute walk!
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaSeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
227 Carolina Beach Avenue North55
Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona- American style food & an outdoor patio bar. Frequently has live music/entertainment, and only a 2 minute walk!
- Have a meal & some drinks with an ocean view! Beautiful pier with a tiki bar & live music on Thursday evenings during the summer. About a 4 minute drive.
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaOcean Grill & Tiki Bar
1211 South Lake Park Boulevard57
Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona- Have a meal & some drinks with an ocean view! Beautiful pier with a tiki bar & live music on Thursday evenings during the summer. About a 4 minute drive.
- Head to the boardwalk for some of the best donuts! Remember that Britt’s is cash only; no credit/debit cards accepted.
- Open every day during the summer and on weekends only during the spring.
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaBritts Donuts
11 Carolina Beach Avenue North119
Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona- Head to the boardwalk for some of the best donuts! Remember that Britt’s is cash only; no credit/debit cards accepted.
- Open every day during the summer and on weekends only during the spring.
- Our current favorite restaurant on the island!
- Great variety of food and some delicious mixed drinks
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaSoul Flavor
716 N Lake Park Blvd16
Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona- Our current favorite restaurant on the island!
- Great variety of food and some delicious mixed drinks
- Some of our favorite seafood on the island! About a 2 minute drive.
- Please note that this is a small restaurant. It’s best to call in advance & make a reservation to ensure you’ll have seats available.
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaSalt Fish Restaurant and Tiki Bar
718 N Lake Park Blvd7
Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona- Some of our favorite seafood on the island! About a 2 minute drive.
- Please note that this is a small restaurant. It’s best to call in advance & make a reservation to ensure you’ll have seats available.
- Check out Kate’s for a delicious breakfast! About a 2 minute drive or 9 minute walk.
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaKate's Pancake House
102 South Lake Park Boulevard25
Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona- Check out Kate’s for a delicious breakfast! About a 2 minute drive or 9 minute walk.
- Some of our favorite ice cream and milkshakes on the island! There’s also a cute candy shop inside.
Scoopin' Yummies
1206 Lake Park Boulevard South- Some of our favorite ice cream and milkshakes on the island! There’s also a cute candy shop inside.
- A local Wilmington favorite! Previously only in downtown Wilmington, they recently opened a new location in Carolina Beach near the boardwalk.
- American bar & grill food. Known for delicious burgers & fries!
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaFork n Cork
100 Cape Fear Boulevard12
Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona- A local Wilmington favorite! Previously only in downtown Wilmington, they recently opened a new location in Carolina Beach near the boardwalk.
- American bar & grill food. Known for delicious burgers & fries!
- Great sushi & hibachi on your way to the lake!
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaNikki's Gourmet & Sushi
6 South Lake Park Boulevard12
Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona- Great sushi & hibachi on your way to the lake!
Fentoni pizza
9 Carolina Beach Avenue North- Pizza on the boardwalk! Delivery also available on the island.
- Serves American bar/grill food & located across the street from Carolina Beach Lake Park
- Monday thru Friday serves lunch & dinner only. Also open for breakfast on Saturday & Sunday.
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaHang Ten Grill
308 South Lake Park Boulevard21
Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona- Serves American bar/grill food & located across the street from Carolina Beach Lake Park
- Monday thru Friday serves lunch & dinner only. Also open for breakfast on Saturday & Sunday.
- Cute local ice cream shop next to Hang Ten Grill
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaSquigley's Ice Cream & Treats
208 South Lake Park Boulevard8
Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona- Cute local ice cream shop next to Hang Ten Grill
- Enjoy delicious seafood & watch some sports at the bar
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaShuckin' Shack
6 North Lake Park Boulevard43
Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona- Enjoy delicious seafood & watch some sports at the bar
- Just a short drive up the road for some delicious seafood! Located a couple shops down from Scoopin’ Yummies ice cream.
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaMichael's Seafood Restaurant
1206 North Lake Park Boulevard39
Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona- Just a short drive up the road for some delicious seafood! Located a couple shops down from Scoopin’ Yummies ice cream.
Carolina Smokehouse
9 Pavilion Ave S8
Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona- North Carolina BBQ on the boardwalk
- Enjoy some classic Mexican food & margaritas
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaEl Cazador Carolina Beach
103 North Lake Park Boulevard14
Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona- Enjoy some classic Mexican food & margaritas
- Beach bar that also serves food. Located along the boardwalk, and there's a rooftop deck!
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaHurricane Alley's
5 Boardwalk10
Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona- Beach bar that also serves food. Located along the boardwalk, and there's a rooftop deck!
Beach Gear Rentals
- Looking to rent bikes or other beach gear? Pleasure Island Rentals provides free delivery & pick up on the island! Chairs can even be delivered to your spot on the beach so you don’t need to carry them. Check out their website for more information, www.pleasureislandrentals.com.
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaPleasure Island Rentals
2 North Lake Park Boulevard27
Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona- Looking to rent bikes or other beach gear? Pleasure Island Rentals provides free delivery & pick up on the island! Chairs can even be delivered to your spot on the beach so you don’t need to carry them. Check out their website for more information, www.pleasureislandrentals.com.