The Sun Shack's Island Guide
Food scene
Britts Donuts is famous for their classic glazed donut. They are open seasonally right along the Boardwalk. Stop by to pick up a few while you are here- you won't regret it!
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Britts Donuts
13 Carolina Beach Ave NBritts Donuts is famous for their classic glazed donut. They are open seasonally right along the Boardwalk. Stop by to pick up a few while you are here- you won't regret it!
Here at Havana’s, we love food and the passion to create it! Havana’s Executive Chef prepares all menu items & daily specials with using only the freshest ingredients available. From our fresh seafood, hand cut steaks to our scratch made pasta dishes, we have something for everyone! Our culinary team creates all dishes from scratch and can modify many menu items due to allergies and preference. From our kids menu to our fresh island seafood, we will satisfy every appetite. Try some of our local favorites like the Cha-Cha Salmon, Lobster Seafood Bake, Fat Daddy Crab Cakes, French Quarter Pasta, Shrimp & Grits, Coca-cola Steak Tips and Seafood Paella. We want you to relax and savor the flavors of Havana’s
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Havana’s Restaurant
1 N Lake Park BlvdHere at Havana’s, we love food and the passion to create it! Havana’s Executive Chef prepares all menu items & daily specials with using only the freshest ingredients available. From our fresh seafood, hand cut steaks to our scratch made pasta dishes, we have something for everyone! Our culinary team creates all dishes from scratch and can modify many menu items due to allergies and preference. From our kids menu to our fresh island seafood, we will satisfy every appetite. Try some of our local favorites like the Cha-Cha Salmon, Lobster Seafood Bake, Fat Daddy Crab Cakes, French Quarter Pasta, Shrimp & Grits, Coca-cola Steak Tips and Seafood Paella. We want you to relax and savor the flavors of Havana’s
A little bit of everything here! Do not let the exterior fool you...some of the best food on the island from Seafood to Steak! Highly recommend
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Soul Flavor
716 N Lake Park BlvdA little bit of everything here! Do not let the exterior fool you...some of the best food on the island from Seafood to Steak! Highly recommend
Homemade authentic Italian food! Amazing pork chops!
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Freddie's Restaurant
105 K AvenueHomemade authentic Italian food! Amazing pork chops!
Great place to visit for drinks or fish tacos! Amazing views of the ocean. Just around the corner from The Sun Shack!
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Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar
1211 S Lake Park BlvdGreat place to visit for drinks or fish tacos! Amazing views of the ocean. Just around the corner from The Sun Shack!
Local beach bar with local craft beer and one of a kind environment! Worth a stop on your visit to the island!
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The Fat Pelican
8 S Lake Park BlvdLocal beach bar with local craft beer and one of a kind environment! Worth a stop on your visit to the island!
Local Carolina Beach brewery located on the island! Plethora of craft beer options. Great indoor and outdoor seating for guests. Pup friendly! Also worth checking out their disc golf course which is connected to the brewery.
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Good Hops Brewing
811 Harper AveLocal Carolina Beach brewery located on the island! Plethora of craft beer options. Great indoor and outdoor seating for guests. Pup friendly! Also worth checking out their disc golf course which is connected to the brewery.
Gourmet donuts that are worth the splurge! Check out the Carolina Sand or Butterfinger Bash! Also serving coffee and other sweet treats as well!
https://wakenbakedonuts.square.site/
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Wake N Bake Donuts - Carolina Beach
1401 N Lake Park BlvdGourmet donuts that are worth the splurge! Check out the Carolina Sand or Butterfinger Bash! Also serving coffee and other sweet treats as well!
https://wakenbakedonuts.square.site/
Great place for drinks, sandwiches, and fish tacos with amazing views of the ocean. Located on the boardwalk!
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Hurricane Alley's
5 BoardwalkGreat place for drinks, sandwiches, and fish tacos with amazing views of the ocean. Located on the boardwalk!
Caribbean infused restaurant with Seafood inspired dishes! Rotating menu with fresh and local dishes. Special and unique place if looking to try something new. Recommend getting a reservation as seating is limited but worth the wait!
https://www.facebook.com/CBsaltfish/
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Salt Fish Restaurant and Tiki Bar
718 N Lake Park BlvdCaribbean infused restaurant with Seafood inspired dishes! Rotating menu with fresh and local dishes. Special and unique place if looking to try something new. Recommend getting a reservation as seating is limited but worth the wait!
https://www.facebook.com/CBsaltfish/
Pancake and breakfast house that serves up the best HOT and delicious breakfast on the island. Pancakes and omelets are highly recommended! Make sure you bring your appetite! Only a short distance from The Sun Shack!
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Kate's Pancake House
102 S Lake Park BlvdPancake and breakfast house that serves up the best HOT and delicious breakfast on the island. Pancakes and omelets are highly recommended! Make sure you bring your appetite! Only a short distance from The Sun Shack!
Local coffee, smoothies, and breakfasat/lunch items on the lighter side! Great place to visit after a morning walk on the beach!
https://www.malamacafe.com/
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Malama Cafe
108 Cape Fear BlvdLocal coffee, smoothies, and breakfasat/lunch items on the lighter side! Great place to visit after a morning walk on the beach!
https://www.malamacafe.com/
Do not let the gas station vibe fool you! If you ever have an itch for some beef, the Burgers at Island Burgers & Bites are in a league of their own! Arguably best burgers on the island and worth checking out. Eat on sight or take them to the beach!
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Island Burgers & Bites
111 Carl Winner DrDo not let the gas station vibe fool you! If you ever have an itch for some beef, the Burgers at Island Burgers & Bites are in a league of their own! Arguably best burgers on the island and worth checking out. Eat on sight or take them to the beach!
Fresh So-Cal inspired tacos, burritos, quesadillas and more. Located near the Boardwalk and beach to keep you fueled for a day in the sun! Great indoor/outdoor seating to relax and taco out!
https://nolliestacojoint.com/
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Nollie's Taco Joint
3 Pelican LnFresh So-Cal inspired tacos, burritos, quesadillas and more. Located near the Boardwalk and beach to keep you fueled for a day in the sun! Great indoor/outdoor seating to relax and taco out!
https://nolliestacojoint.com/
The Spot Bar & Kitchen is a food-driven bar featuring fresh, scratch-made dishes. The menu is a mix of traditional American fare accompanied by innovative daily specials. Located next door to The Sun Shack. Fun place to grab a drink or quick bite!
Live music, trivia, and more can be found here during the summertime!
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The Spot Bar & Kitchen
1006 S Lake Park BlvdThe Spot Bar & Kitchen is a food-driven bar featuring fresh, scratch-made dishes. The menu is a mix of traditional American fare accompanied by innovative daily specials. Located next door to The Sun Shack. Fun place to grab a drink or quick bite!
Live music, trivia, and more can be found here during the summertime!
Only located 30 yards from The Sun Shack! Take advantage of amazing Pizza or Pasta!
https://www.unclevinnysristorante.com/
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Uncle Vinny's Pizzeria & Ristorante
1012 S Lake Park BlvdOnly located 30 yards from The Sun Shack! Take advantage of amazing Pizza or Pasta!
https://www.unclevinnysristorante.com/
The Veggie Wagon is a locally family owned produce company. Find a plethora of fresh local North Carolina fruits, vegetables, and homemade products to the Wilmington, Kure Beach, and Carolina Beach areas.
Fresh coffee, sweets, craft beer and more! A short stroll from The Sun Shack! A definite must stop.
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The Veggie Wagon
3315 Masonboro Loop RdThe Veggie Wagon is a locally family owned produce company. Find a plethora of fresh local North Carolina fruits, vegetables, and homemade products to the Wilmington, Kure Beach, and Carolina Beach areas.
Fresh coffee, sweets, craft beer and more! A short stroll from The Sun Shack! A definite must stop.
Restaurant where you can find great seafood and American fare! Lively restaurant with live music, volleyball, corn hole, and more! Great place to watch a game or get food! A happening place in the Summer time!
https://www.lazypiratesportsgrill.com/
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Lazy Pirate Island Sports Grill
701 N Lake Park BlvdRestaurant where you can find great seafood and American fare! Lively restaurant with live music, volleyball, corn hole, and more! Great place to watch a game or get food! A happening place in the Summer time!
https://www.lazypiratesportsgrill.com/
Great place to stop for drinks, lunch, or dinner! Amazing fish tacos, seafood, and sandwiches. Take advantage of great weekly live music. A fun place to take to after a day in the sun!
https://seawitchtikibar.com/
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SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
227 Carolina Beach Ave NGreat place to stop for drinks, lunch, or dinner! Amazing fish tacos, seafood, and sandwiches. Take advantage of great weekly live music. A fun place to take to after a day in the sun!
https://seawitchtikibar.com/
The Vault CB
Great coffee shop + Alcohol. Located in a former bank building hence the name!
Bar & Grill on the North end of the island! Great drinks and vibe on the pier...one of our favorite spots to sit back!
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High Tide Lounge
1800 Carolina Beach Ave NBar & Grill on the North end of the island! Great drinks and vibe on the pier...one of our favorite spots to sit back!
Great breakfast option! All of the classics + daily specials. Located right next to the Kure Beach pier!
Ocean View Restaurant
Great breakfast option! All of the classics + daily specials. Located right next to the Kure Beach pier!
Things To Do
With a marina providing access to some of North Carolina's best fishing spots, a secluded camping area beneath towering trees, and miles of hiking trails that traverse a variety of distinct habitats—not to mention the presence of the Venus flytrap, one of the world's most unique carnivorous plants—it's no wonder Carolina Beach State Park is a popular coastal attraction. Located in an area steeped in both history and natural diversity, the park includes a visitor's center with exhibits depicting the wonders of its environment.
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Parque Estatal de Carolina Beach
1010 State Park RdWith a marina providing access to some of North Carolina's best fishing spots, a secluded camping area beneath towering trees, and miles of hiking trails that traverse a variety of distinct habitats—not to mention the presence of the Venus flytrap, one of the world's most unique carnivorous plants—it's no wonder Carolina Beach State Park is a popular coastal attraction. Located in an area steeped in both history and natural diversity, the park includes a visitor's center with exhibits depicting the wonders of its environment.
Alternate between nearly six miles of pristine beach and trails through salt marsh brimming with wildlife at Fort Fisher State Recreation Area, a park touching both the Atlantic Ocean and the Cape Fear River. Development on this protected shoreline is limited to a visitor center and related facilities and boardwalks that attract birders and photographers. Loggerhead sea turtles, piping plovers and other rare species nest along the sandy shore. The park is popular for surf fishing, and four-wheel-drive vehicles are allowed seasonally with required permits. On this tip of Pleasure Island, visitors will also find a state aquarium, Civil War-era historic site and a boating ramp and paddling launch nearby.
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Fort Fisher State Historic Site
1610 Fort Fisher Blvd SAlternate between nearly six miles of pristine beach and trails through salt marsh brimming with wildlife at Fort Fisher State Recreation Area, a park touching both the Atlantic Ocean and the Cape Fear River. Development on this protected shoreline is limited to a visitor center and related facilities and boardwalks that attract birders and photographers. Loggerhead sea turtles, piping plovers and other rare species nest along the sandy shore. The park is popular for surf fishing, and four-wheel-drive vehicles are allowed seasonally with required permits. On this tip of Pleasure Island, visitors will also find a state aquarium, Civil War-era historic site and a boating ramp and paddling launch nearby.
Make connections with the natural world at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Feel the smooth skin of a gliding stingray. Spot eels and sharks swimming in the depths. Look an albino alligator in the eye. Wonder at baby sea turtles. Delight in a family of otters playing in a waterfall.
See why visitors vote the Aquarium a top regional and national attraction each year.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
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Acuario de Carolina del Norte en Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdMake connections with the natural world at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Feel the smooth skin of a gliding stingray. Spot eels and sharks swimming in the depths. Look an albino alligator in the eye. Wonder at baby sea turtles. Delight in a family of otters playing in a waterfall.
See why visitors vote the Aquarium a top regional and national attraction each year.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
USS Battleship NC located about 35 minutes from The Sun Shack! NC Battleship is available for tours and visiting year round.
http://www.battleshipnc.com/
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Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NEUSS Battleship NC located about 35 minutes from The Sun Shack! NC Battleship is available for tours and visiting year round.
http://www.battleshipnc.com/
Fort Fisher Ferry located south of the Aquarium is a great way to spend a day exploring the NC coast! Adventure on a short ferry ride across the Cape Fear River to Southport and enjoy wonderful food and shopping. Make sure to stop at favorite, Provision Company for some peel n eat shrimp!
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Fort Fisher Ferry
2422 Fort Fisher Blvd SFort Fisher Ferry located south of the Aquarium is a great way to spend a day exploring the NC coast! Adventure on a short ferry ride across the Cape Fear River to Southport and enjoy wonderful food and shopping. Make sure to stop at favorite, Provision Company for some peel n eat shrimp!
If looking for an area to walk or run, this is it! Take advantage of the Island Green Way to walk, run, or bike directly through the Island! Easily accessible from The Sun Shack!
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Carolina Beach Greenway
Carolina Beach GreenwayIf looking for an area to walk or run, this is it! Take advantage of the Island Green Way to walk, run, or bike directly through the Island! Easily accessible from The Sun Shack!
Carolina Beach Boardwalk is one of the Island's main attractions. The hub of the island has endless restaurants, bars, shops and more to keep the Summer days long! A popular place where people frequently visit during the summer time!
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Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Carolina Beach Avenue SouthCarolina Beach Boardwalk is one of the Island's main attractions. The hub of the island has endless restaurants, bars, shops and more to keep the Summer days long! A popular place where people frequently visit during the summer time!
Downtown Wilmington is a must visit if looking for a fun way to spend a day off of the Island! Plenty of great food, shopping and sight seeing along the Cape Fear River to go around! Check out our favorites for lunch, the Copper Penny, Dixie Grill, or Elijah's. If you are in search of something sweet, make sure to visit Kilwins Ice Cream!
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Downtown Wilmington Information Center
2 S Water StDowntown Wilmington is a must visit if looking for a fun way to spend a day off of the Island! Plenty of great food, shopping and sight seeing along the Cape Fear River to go around! Check out our favorites for lunch, the Copper Penny, Dixie Grill, or Elijah's. If you are in search of something sweet, make sure to visit Kilwins Ice Cream!
City/town information
Southport is located on the coast in Southeastern North Carolina, where the Cape Fear River meets the Atlantic Ocean. We’re known for our stunning scenery, our history, the maritime heritage of our forebears, and the salubrious breezes that cast a calm and welcoming ambience over the residents and visitors of our little slice of heaven.
A short 30 minute ferry ride from Fort Fisher.
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Southport
Southport is located on the coast in Southeastern North Carolina, where the Cape Fear River meets the Atlantic Ocean. We’re known for our stunning scenery, our history, the maritime heritage of our forebears, and the salubrious breezes that cast a calm and welcoming ambience over the residents and visitors of our little slice of heaven.
A short 30 minute ferry ride from Fort Fisher.
Wilmington is a city surrounded by Water. A good way to spend a way off of the island is visiting historical Downtown Wilmington. Plenty of delicious restaurants, shopping, and breweries to keep everyone entertained!
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Wilmington
Wilmington is a city surrounded by Water. A good way to spend a way off of the island is visiting historical Downtown Wilmington. Plenty of delicious restaurants, shopping, and breweries to keep everyone entertained!
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Carolina Beach Transportation
The easiest way to get around on the Island is buy Car, Bicycle, or Uber. Fortunately, when you stay at The Sun Shack, you are centrally located to the majority of the Island's best restaurants and things to do. Traveling by bike or foot is our favorite form of transportation when the Sun is out :)