Guidebook for Carolina Beach
Food Scene
Awesome foodie stuff for dinner, side dishes, snacks, coffee.
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The Veggie Wagon
3315 Masonboro Loop RdAwesome foodie stuff for dinner, side dishes, snacks, coffee.
Ida Thai Cuisine
5920 N Lake Park BlvdCrab fried rice! What else do you need?
Jack Mackerels Island Grill
113 K AvenueAwesome!
Must have doughnut shop when visiting CB. Only open during the season. Order at least 4 per person. You'll understand why.
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Britts Donuts
13 Carolina Beach Ave NMust have doughnut shop when visiting CB. Only open during the season. Order at least 4 per person. You'll understand why.
The Southerly Biscuit & Pie
1206 N Lake Park BlvdAwesome place for biscuits.
Pop's Homemade Ice Cream
1114 S Lake Park BlvdA little walk from our place, but worth it.
Great coffee and wine bar owned by our neighbors, Dom and Julie. Check them out down by the boardwalk!
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Crush & Grind
7 Harper AvenueGreat coffee and wine bar owned by our neighbors, Dom and Julie. Check them out down by the boardwalk!
Awesome Italian fare! The pork chops are the bomb! We like it so much we have a painting of it on our wall!
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Freddie's Restaurant
105 K AvenueAwesome Italian fare! The pork chops are the bomb! We like it so much we have a painting of it on our wall!
Celtic Creamery
201 N Lake Park BlvdAwesome local made ice cream and gift shop.
Deck House
205 Charlotte AveGreat classical seafood fare!
Drinks & Nightlife
SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
227 Carolina Beach Ave NGood live music
Good Hops Brewing
811 Harper AveThe local brewery.
Great bar on the pier and restaurant within walking distance to our home. We have a painting of it on our wall.
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Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar
1211 S Lake Park BlvdGreat bar on the pier and restaurant within walking distance to our home. We have a painting of it on our wall.
Sightseeing
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdGreat for the kiddos!
4WD only beach driving state park. Our favorite spot on the island!
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Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
1000 Loggerhead Road4WD only beach driving state park. Our favorite spot on the island!
Everything Else
4WD only beach driving park. Awesome. Great for people watching.
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Freeman Park
1800 Canal Dr4WD only beach driving park. Awesome. Great for people watching.
Hop the ferry and take a ride over to Southport. Lots of great restaurants and shops to see and explore.
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Fort Fisher Ferry
1301 Ferry Rd SEHop the ferry and take a ride over to Southport. Lots of great restaurants and shops to see and explore.
A variety of musical artists take the stage during the Free Summer Concerts held on the 2nd and 4th Fridays in June, July and August from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The Annual Seafood Blues & Jazz Festival, in April of each year, is the most popular event with an abundance of activities, crafts, seafood and notable musicians on two stages.
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Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area
118 Riverfront RdA variety of musical artists take the stage during the Free Summer Concerts held on the 2nd and 4th Fridays in June, July and August from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The Annual Seafood Blues & Jazz Festival, in April of each year, is the most popular event with an abundance of activities, crafts, seafood and notable musicians on two stages.
Take a ride with Captain Jeff. He will put you on the fish!
Seahawk Inshore Fishing Charters, Full-Time Guide
Fort Fisher Boulevard SouthTake a ride with Captain Jeff. He will put you on the fish!
Kure Beach Pier
100 Atlantic AveDa pier.
Parks & Nature
Bring your boat and put it in the water here. Slips are available on the docks for daily/nightly rentals. The park has nice hiking trails and good fishing spots along the Cape Fear River and Snow's Cut.
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Carolina Beach State Park
1010 State Park RdBring your boat and put it in the water here. Slips are available on the docks for daily/nightly rentals. The park has nice hiking trails and good fishing spots along the Cape Fear River and Snow's Cut.
Arts & Culture
Civil war museum and site. Check out their website for the schedule of reenactments. Also don't be alarmed when you hear the cannons fire.
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Fort Fisher State Historic Site
1610 Fort Fisher Blvd SCivil war museum and site. Check out their website for the schedule of reenactments. Also don't be alarmed when you hear the cannons fire.
The park hosts movie nights on Thursday nights during the summer season. An outdoor market place is held every Saturday with local made crafts and vendors. Also hosts concerts and an annual BBQ competition.
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Carolina Beach Lake Park
400 S Lake Park BlvdThe park hosts movie nights on Thursday nights during the summer season. An outdoor market place is held every Saturday with local made crafts and vendors. Also hosts concerts and an annual BBQ competition.
Essentials
The Sea Merchants
257 Cape Fear BlvdAlternative locally owned grocery store with essentials.
Publix Super Market Commons at Federal Point
1018 North Lake Park BoulevardAll your grocery needs.
Blackburn Brothers Seafood
440 N Lake Park BlvdThe place to get your local fresh seafood.