Erica and Chris’ Guidebook
Sightseeing
There’s a reason so many movies are filmed here…so come and see it for yourself! We hope you’ll make memories for years to come as you experience our special little beach town.
Carolina Beach is famously known as Pleasure Island for reason and this boardwalk scene is one of them! Make sure to visit during the day and also at least one evening during your visit.
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Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Carolina Beach is famously known as Pleasure Island for reason and this boardwalk scene is one of them! Make sure to visit during the day and also at least one evening during your visit.
Just down the island take in Kure Beach Pier and Boardwalk!
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Kure Beach Pier
100 Atlantic AvenueJust down the island take in Kure Beach Pier and Boardwalk!
The tranquil little island is where it’s at, but you’ll need to take the ferry and rent a golf cart once you’re there. No cars, lots of nature and history and a sweet little downtown. Great get away for the day!
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Bald Head Island
The tranquil little island is where it’s at, but you’ll need to take the ferry and rent a golf cart once you’re there. No cars, lots of nature and history and a sweet little downtown. Great get away for the day!
See a Venus fly trap in its natural setting! Bike, boat, fish, hike, take in the wildlife or swim at this little oasis.
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Carolina Beach State Park
1010 State Park RoadSee a Venus fly trap in its natural setting! Bike, boat, fish, hike, take in the wildlife or swim at this little oasis.
Perfect little aquarium with a real heart for preservation! You won’t find dolphins here because those belong in the ocean, but you’ll learn about them and see many, many other ocean and river creatures that are native to this place.
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North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RoadPerfect little aquarium with a real heart for preservation! You won’t find dolphins here because those belong in the ocean, but you’ll learn about them and see many, many other ocean and river creatures that are native to this place.
Carolina Beach
Fort Fisher State Historic Site
1610 Fort Fisher Boulevard SouthBar Scene
Coolest island dive!
All kinds of craft beers in a super unique environment!
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The Fat Pelican
8 South Lake Park BoulevardAll kinds of craft beers in a super unique environment!
Great live music and atmosphere!
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SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
227 Carolina Beach Avenue NorthGreat live music and atmosphere!
The Dive Food & Spirits
6 North Lake Park BoulevardFun little and full of locals!
High Tide Lounge
1800 Carolina Beach Ave NIf you like a pub, this is your scene!
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HopLite Irish Pub and Restaurant
720 North Lake Park BoulevardIf you like a pub, this is your scene!
Food Scene
Best burger on the island and yes—it’s in a gas station🤣
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Island Burgers & Bites
111 Carl Winner DrBest burger on the island and yes—it’s in a gas station🤣
Michael's Seafood Restaurant
1206 North Lake Park BoulevardBest seafood on the island!
Best diner food and late night eats! Get the hushpuppies...yum!
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Pop's Diner
109 N Lake Park BlvdBest diner food and late night eats! Get the hushpuppies...yum!
Fentoni pizza
9 Carolina Beach Avenue NorthFresh and delicious 🍕
Creative and delicious dogs on the CB Boardwalk!
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Nauti Dog
103A Cape Fear BlvdCreative and delicious dogs on the CB Boardwalk!
Stoked Restaurant
313 Canal DrNice bar/restaurant on the water!
Britts Donuts
11 Carolina Beach Avenue NorthThe FAMOUS local donuts 🍩
Fresh produce, farmers market typeface with a little bit of everything at this unique CB jewel. Great place to pick up reasonably price freezer meals to eat on budget without sacrificing time to cook and super tasty! Vegan options—try they enchiladas!
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The Veggie Wagon
608 South Lake Park BoulevardFresh produce, farmers market typeface with a little bit of everything at this unique CB jewel. Great place to pick up reasonably price freezer meals to eat on budget without sacrificing time to cook and super tasty! Vegan options—try they enchiladas!
Michaelangelos Pizza
Voted BEST pizza on island! The crust is especially delicious 🤤
Sunday brunch is the absolute best, but Havana’s entire menu is on point everyday!
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Havana’s
1 North Lake Park BoulevardSunday brunch is the absolute best, but Havana’s entire menu is on point everyday!
Good barbecue, awesome views from their rooftop area and great live music!
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Carolina Smokehouse
9 Pavilion Ave SGood barbecue, awesome views from their rooftop area and great live music!
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dive spot! Try the welly bites, scotch egg and burgers!
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Fork n Cork
100 Cape Fear BoulevardDiners, Drive-Ins and Dive spot! Try the welly bites, scotch egg and burgers!
Fun environment and great food/drinks!
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Lazy Pirate Island Sports Grill
701 North Lake Park BoulevardFun environment and great food/drinks!
The BEST Italian and pork chops EVER!
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Freddie's Restaurant
111 K AvenueThe BEST Italian and pork chops EVER!
Delicious steaks and build your own salads!?!?!
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Lake Park Steakhouse
Delicious steaks and build your own salads!?!?!
Yummy breakfast and great outdoor seating deck!
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Gulfstream Restaurant
78 Myrtle AvenueYummy breakfast and great outdoor seating deck!
The BEST biscuits and pies plus their jam is a must! Take only, but so good you can’t pass them up! Super fast service!!!
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The Southerly Biscuit & Pie
1206 N Lake Park BlvdThe BEST biscuits and pies plus their jam is a must! Take only, but so good you can’t pass them up! Super fast service!!!
Kate's Pancake House
102 South Lake Park BoulevardThis local favorite is a must!
The island is full of great breakfast place and this little dive is one of them! Try the breakfast BLT 🥪
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Granny's Country Kitchen (Carolina Beach)
1310 S Lake Park BlvdThe island is full of great breakfast place and this little dive is one of them! Try the breakfast BLT 🥪
The Fudgeboat
107 Carolina Beach Avenue NorthUmmm, yeah! You need this in your life.
My favorite ice cream place because I’m vegan and and they ALWAYS have vegan options. Super cute place too!
Latella Gelato
11 BoardwalkMy favorite ice cream place because I’m vegan and and they ALWAYS have vegan options. Super cute place too!
Coffee Grinds
Best little coffee shop with local artisans goods and a special little kids spot. They also have plenty of non-dairy and sugar free options!
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Majik Beanz Espresso
10 S Lake Park BlvdBest little coffee shop with local artisans goods and a special little kids spot. They also have plenty of non-dairy and sugar free options!
Happy Hippies Java Hut
109 K AvenueFun Stuff To Do
This place has a TON of beach games for rent and they deliver!
Polar Bear Beach Games
6 Harper AvenueSea Legs Pedal Pub
Pleasure Island Rentals
2 North Lake Park BoulevardSunFun Rentals
1206 N Lake Park BlvdCarolina Beach Lake Park
400 S Lake Park BlvdPaddle boats!
Learn to surf with this local pro!
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Tony Silvagni Surf School
101 Cape Fear BoulevardLearn to surf with this local pro!
Salty Dog Yoga & Surf
915 a N Lake Park BlvdBeach yoga...yup!