Upstream Retreat Guidebook
Beach and Water Equipment Rentals
Kayaks, paddleboards, fishing gear, eco and sunset tours on the intercoastal waterway, and bikes
Paddle NC
1020 State Park RoadKayaks, paddleboards, fishing gear, eco and sunset tours on the intercoastal waterway, and bikes
Chairs, Umbrellas, Kayaks, Paddleboards, Beach Gear, Bikes, Baby and Kid gear
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pleasure Island Rentals
2 North Lake Park BoulevardChairs, Umbrellas, Kayaks, Paddleboards, Beach Gear, Bikes, Baby and Kid gear
Jet Ski rentals on the Intercoastal Waterway. Rentals can not be used in canal and therefore docks associated with unit. Call for reservations.
Carolina Beach Jet Ski Rentals
1112 S Seabreeze RdJet Ski rentals on the Intercoastal Waterway. Rentals can not be used in canal and therefore docks associated with unit. Call for reservations.
Food scene
Best bagels on island. Worth the drive and wait!
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mr. Bagel Meister - Pleasure Island
1328 N Lake Park BlvdBest bagels on island. Worth the drive and wait!
Skip the line at Britt’s doughnuts at the boardwalk and hit this local classic in a nearby strip mall. Still expect lines on Sundays!
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wake N Bake Donuts - Carolina Beach
1401 North Lake Park BoulevardSkip the line at Britt’s doughnuts at the boardwalk and hit this local classic in a nearby strip mall. Still expect lines on Sundays!
Ocean View Restaurant
101 K AvenueVoted best breakfast place on island. Best mimosas with a view!
All the great American classics with a lot of local flare.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hang Ten Grill
308 South Lake Park BoulevardAll the great American classics with a lot of local flare.
One of the smallest joints on island with the biggest flavors!
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nollie's Taco Joint
3 Pelican LnOne of the smallest joints on island with the biggest flavors!
Another local cult classic with amazing menu options.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn CB LOCATION
1140-A N Lake Park BlvdAnother local cult classic with amazing menu options.
Nauti Dog
103A Cape Fear BlvdA must have when cruising the boardwalk.
A good place during the week or a mid-day snack as they get busy early and often. Gotta have the tuna nachos! Good for late night music and entertainment.
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
227 Carolina Beach Avenue NorthA good place during the week or a mid-day snack as they get busy early and often. Gotta have the tuna nachos! Good for late night music and entertainment.
Great for families with a wide selection of seafood options.
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Michael's Seafood Restaurant
1206 North Lake Park BoulevardGreat for families with a wide selection of seafood options.
Good food with some of the best oceanfront views on the island.
91 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar
1211 South Lake Park BoulevardGood food with some of the best oceanfront views on the island.
When you need a break from seafood, try the best (and only…) Thai restaurant on the island. Also great for takeout.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ida Thai Cuisine
304 North Lake Park BoulevardWhen you need a break from seafood, try the best (and only…) Thai restaurant on the island. Also great for takeout.
If you can get there early or in-between meals, grab a table in the back on the canal and watch the boats go by. Good place for late night entertainment and music.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stoked Restaurant
313 Canal DrIf you can get there early or in-between meals, grab a table in the back on the canal and watch the boats go by. Good place for late night entertainment and music.
Great coffee shop just 10-15 walk from unit. Ask for Eric. Limited house supplies also available.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
North End Cafe to-go
901 Carolina Beach Ave NGreat coffee shop just 10-15 walk from unit. Ask for Eric. Limited house supplies also available.
Fentoni pizza
9 Carolina Beach Avenue NorthAbsolute best pizza in Carolina Beach.
Sightseeing
Great way to see the local sea life on land.
236 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RoadGreat way to see the local sea life on land.
Great way to explore the natural, undeveloped part of the island.
138 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fort Fisher State Historic Site
1610 Fort Fisher Boulevard SouthGreat way to explore the natural, undeveloped part of the island.
Good for nature walks/hiking, fishing, renting water equipment and bike riding.
127 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carolina Beach State Park
1010 State Park RoadGood for nature walks/hiking, fishing, renting water equipment and bike riding.
Take the ferry from Ft Fisher and visit one of the barrier islands steeped with history and picturesque beauty with great restaurants and shopping.
136 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Southport
Take the ferry from Ft Fisher and visit one of the barrier islands steeped with history and picturesque beauty with great restaurants and shopping.
Only a mile from our unit, the boardwalk is great for restaurants, watering holes, arcades, shopping and a carnival in summer months.
99 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Only a mile from our unit, the boardwalk is great for restaurants, watering holes, arcades, shopping and a carnival in summer months.