Things to Do in Carolina Beach
Drinks
Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar
1211 S Lake Park BlvdDrinks on the pier and often outdoor music.
The Fat P! #1 Dive Bar in NC - temporarily closed due to Gov. Cooper. 21 and over only, no food.
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The Fat Pelican
8 S Lake Park BlvdThe Fat P! #1 Dive Bar in NC - temporarily closed due to Gov. Cooper. 21 and over only, no food.
A family-owned and operated small-batch brewery that is dog and family-friendly, Good Hops offers samples, flights, pours and beer to go as well as non-alcoholic drinks and individual pizzas and chips. You are even welcome to bring a packed meal to enjoy inside, or the outside Beer Garden (complete with a cozy gas fireplace). Try your hand at the Games in the Taproom, the disc golf course located behind the Brewery, or the fun afternoon Brewery Tours for Adults. You can even enjoy live music and "Glow in the Dark" Night disc golf-- please check their website and Social Media for latest times and updates. Easy bike ride.
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Good Hops Brewing
811 Harper AveA family-owned and operated small-batch brewery that is dog and family-friendly, Good Hops offers samples, flights, pours and beer to go as well as non-alcoholic drinks and individual pizzas and chips. You are even welcome to bring a packed meal to enjoy inside, or the outside Beer Garden (complete with a cozy gas fireplace). Try your hand at the Games in the Taproom, the disc golf course located behind the Brewery, or the fun afternoon Brewery Tours for Adults. You can even enjoy live music and "Glow in the Dark" Night disc golf-- please check their website and Social Media for latest times and updates. Easy bike ride.
Family Fun
Discover aquatic wildlife at daily dive shows and animal encounters.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. (Currently closed due to Gov. Cooper)
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Aquário da Carolina do Norte em Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdDiscover aquatic wildlife at daily dive shows and animal encounters.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. (Currently closed due to Gov. Cooper)
1010 State Park Road
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
Easy bike ride.
Hiking, boating, fishing
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Parque Estadual da Praia de Carolina
1010 State Park Rd1010 State Park Road
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
Easy bike ride.
Hiking, boating, fishing
Seasonal live music and weekly fireworks. Enjoy sweet treats, Britt's Donuts, colorful shops with souvenirs and beach gear, seaside restaurants and tiki bars. Easy access to our beautiful sandy shore with public bathrooms.
There are just a few vintage boardwalks left in the country, but there is only one Carolina Beach Boardwalk, so be sure to put it on your bucket list.
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Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Carolina Beach Avenue SouthSeasonal live music and weekly fireworks. Enjoy sweet treats, Britt's Donuts, colorful shops with souvenirs and beach gear, seaside restaurants and tiki bars. Easy access to our beautiful sandy shore with public bathrooms.
There are just a few vintage boardwalks left in the country, but there is only one Carolina Beach Boardwalk, so be sure to put it on your bucket list.
Park featuring a lake with a walking path, a playground, a picnic shelter, a gazebo & restrooms and summer special events including outdoor movies.
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Parque do Lago Carolina Beach
400 S Lake Park BlvdPark featuring a lake with a walking path, a playground, a picnic shelter, a gazebo & restrooms and summer special events including outdoor movies.
Bike path - Enjoy a safe, convenient multi-use paved path through the west side of Carolina Beach. The 10 foot wide paved multi-use path begins at Mike Chappell Park and winds southward through scenic wooded areas to the intersection of Alabama Avenue and Spot Lane. Use of the trail is strictly limited to bicycles and pedestrians – no motorized vehicles of any kind. All dogs must be on leashes and pet waste must be removed.
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Mike Chappell Park
501 Dow Rd SBike path - Enjoy a safe, convenient multi-use paved path through the west side of Carolina Beach. The 10 foot wide paved multi-use path begins at Mike Chappell Park and winds southward through scenic wooded areas to the intersection of Alabama Avenue and Spot Lane. Use of the trail is strictly limited to bicycles and pedestrians – no motorized vehicles of any kind. All dogs must be on leashes and pet waste must be removed.
Sightseeing
The Ferry is closed temporarily for upgrades.
Undoubtedly one of the best deals in town is the Southport-Fort Fisher ferry ride. Costing a mere $5 for a carload, this convenient way to get back and forth from Southport to historic Fort Fisher, the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, and Kure and Carolina Beaches is not only cost-effective, it's a fun and scenic ride. Pay attention to the schedule and arrive early, especially during the busy summer months; reservations are not accepted. Any size car, RV or trailer licensed for highway use can be accommodated for a variable fee. Pets are allowed but must be leashed or remain in your vehicle at all times. You may bring stale bread to feed the birds - just be sure to feed them at the stern! For full details visit the website.
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Fort Fisher Ferry
1301 Ferry Rd SEThe Ferry is closed temporarily for upgrades.
Undoubtedly one of the best deals in town is the Southport-Fort Fisher ferry ride. Costing a mere $5 for a carload, this convenient way to get back and forth from Southport to historic Fort Fisher, the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, and Kure and Carolina Beaches is not only cost-effective, it's a fun and scenic ride. Pay attention to the schedule and arrive early, especially during the busy summer months; reservations are not accepted. Any size car, RV or trailer licensed for highway use can be accommodated for a variable fee. Pets are allowed but must be leashed or remain in your vehicle at all times. You may bring stale bread to feed the birds - just be sure to feed them at the stern! For full details visit the website.
Moored in quiet dignity and majesty the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA, across the river from downtown Wilmington, beckons visitors to walk her decks. Envision the daily life and fierce combat her crew faced in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. Open 8 to 5 -
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Navio USS North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NEMoored in quiet dignity and majesty the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA, across the river from downtown Wilmington, beckons visitors to walk her decks. Envision the daily life and fierce combat her crew faced in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. Open 8 to 5 -
Until the last few months of the Civil War, Fort Fisher kept North Carolina's port of Wilmington open to blockade-runners supplying necessary goods to Confederate armies inland. By 1865, the supply line through Wilmington was the last remaining supply route open to Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia. When Ft. Fisher fell after a massive Federal amphibious assault on January 15, 1865, its defeat helped seal the fate of the Confederacy.
Hours and Location
Tuesday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Closed Sunday, Monday, and most major holidays
Admission is free
1610 Ft. Fisher Blvd. South
Kure Beach, NC 28449
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Fort Fisher State Historic Site
1610 Fort Fisher Blvd SUntil the last few months of the Civil War, Fort Fisher kept North Carolina's port of Wilmington open to blockade-runners supplying necessary goods to Confederate armies inland. By 1865, the supply line through Wilmington was the last remaining supply route open to Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia. When Ft. Fisher fell after a massive Federal amphibious assault on January 15, 1865, its defeat helped seal the fate of the Confederacy.
Hours and Location
Tuesday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Closed Sunday, Monday, and most major holidays
Admission is free
1610 Ft. Fisher Blvd. South
Kure Beach, NC 28449
Food scene
Britt's is known for their famous home-made glazed donuts. Cash only. Check hours.
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Britts Donuts
13 Carolina Beach Ave NBritt's is known for their famous home-made glazed donuts. Cash only. Check hours.
Island Beverage
1206 N Lake Park BlvdDue to Gov. Cooper Curbside/Delivery Only - Gourmet donuts such as Wakin Bacon and Chocolate Couch Potato
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Wake N Bake Donuts - Carolina Beach
1401 N Lake Park BlvdDue to Gov. Cooper Curbside/Delivery Only - Gourmet donuts such as Wakin Bacon and Chocolate Couch Potato
SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
227 Carolina Beach Ave NOutdoor venue with music. Near the marina.
Beach bar & grill with seafood, tropical cocktails, sand volleyball courts & live bands.
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Lazy Pirate Island Sports Grill
701 N Lake Park BlvdBeach bar & grill with seafood, tropical cocktails, sand volleyball courts & live bands.
Informal seafood restaurant with generous portions. Specializing in fried fish, plus turf entrees & burgers, in a simple environment.
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Bowman's at the Beach
911 N Lake Park BlvdInformal seafood restaurant with generous portions. Specializing in fried fish, plus turf entrees & burgers, in a simple environment.
Pizza, hot meat sandwiches & classic Italian fare in a cheery environment. Walkable from house.
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Uncle Vinny's Pizzeria & Ristorante
1012 S Lake Park BlvdPizza, hot meat sandwiches & classic Italian fare in a cheery environment. Walkable from house.
Good southern breakfast spot a quick walk from the house.
Granny's Country Kitchen
1310 South Lake Park Blvd.
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
910-458-0515
7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Monday through Sunday
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Granny's Country Kitchen (Carolina Beach)
1310 S Lake Park BlvdGood southern breakfast spot a quick walk from the house.
Granny's Country Kitchen
1310 South Lake Park Blvd.
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
910-458-0515
7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Monday through Sunday