Guidebook for Carolina Beach

Jaime
Guidebook for Carolina Beach

Food Scene

This is just across the street for the unit. We love their breakfast and lunch menu.
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Hang Ten Grill
308 S Lake Park Blvd
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This is just across the street for the unit. We love their breakfast and lunch menu.
They specialize in delivery of fresh local North Carolina fruits, vegetables, and homemade products to the Wilmington, Kure Beach, Carolina Beach, and Wrightsville Beach areas. We travel to all the best local farms and small batch producers to bring you the freshest and tastiest items North Carolina has to offer. They also serve coffee and espresso drinks.
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The Veggie Wagon
3315 Masonboro Loop Rd
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They specialize in delivery of fresh local North Carolina fruits, vegetables, and homemade products to the Wilmington, Kure Beach, Carolina Beach, and Wrightsville Beach areas. We travel to all the best local farms and small batch producers to bring you the freshest and tastiest items North Carolina has to offer. They also serve coffee and espresso drinks.
They are known for their create your own ice cream. This is our girls favorite place to visit during the summer months. Long-running, cash-only dessert spot offering an extensive range of homemade soft-serve ice cream.
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Squigley's Ice Cream & Treats
208 S Lake Park Blvd
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They are known for their create your own ice cream. This is our girls favorite place to visit during the summer months. Long-running, cash-only dessert spot offering an extensive range of homemade soft-serve ice cream.
We visit El Cazador on every visit. The food is one of our favorite Mexican restaurants to visit even including our favorite Raleigh spots. You need to try their Burrito Texano will feed 4 people easily! It's one of our family favorite entree's. You can also order on-line.
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El Cazador Carolina Beach
103 N Lake Park Blvd
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We visit El Cazador on every visit. The food is one of our favorite Mexican restaurants to visit even including our favorite Raleigh spots. You need to try their Burrito Texano will feed 4 people easily! It's one of our family favorite entree's. You can also order on-line.
We love Thai food and Ida Thai does not disappoint! Their food is excellent. There is not a lot of room in the restaurant, but it's great to pick up and take back. We do often walk there and eat dinner on their patio.
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Ida Thai Cuisine
5920 N Lake Park Blvd
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We love Thai food and Ida Thai does not disappoint! Their food is excellent. There is not a lot of room in the restaurant, but it's great to pick up and take back. We do often walk there and eat dinner on their patio.
Britts is a MUST visit when at Carolina Beach. There will be a line all day but it moves fast! They are well known for their donuts and you will see why.
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Britts Donuts
13 Carolina Beach Ave N
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Britts is a MUST visit when at Carolina Beach. There will be a line all day but it moves fast! They are well known for their donuts and you will see why.
Crush & Grind at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a cafe-based wine and bottle shop, serving hand crafted cold brew coffee from a "top secret" recipe. Relax in the lounge area which boasts a comfortable and rustic atmosphere as you enjoy your coffee, locally crafted beer, wine, lite bites or something from their full-service bar.
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Crush & Grind
7 Harper Avenue
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Crush & Grind at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a cafe-based wine and bottle shop, serving hand crafted cold brew coffee from a "top secret" recipe. Relax in the lounge area which boasts a comfortable and rustic atmosphere as you enjoy your coffee, locally crafted beer, wine, lite bites or something from their full-service bar.
Casual seafood destination in a 1916 cottage with a polished interior, patio seats & a beachy bar.
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Havana’s Restaurant
1 N Lake Park Blvd
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Casual seafood destination in a 1916 cottage with a polished interior, patio seats & a beachy bar.
Local pizzeria chain serving NY-style pies, pasta, subs & stromboli in in low-key surroundings.
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Michaelangelos Pizza
9 S Lake Park Blvd
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Local pizzeria chain serving NY-style pies, pasta, subs & stromboli in in low-key surroundings.
Sea Bee Subs offers fast, friendly, service & quality food on the Carolina Beach boardwalk. They are located on the north side of ​the boardwalk, facing the ocean,& "sandwiched" in between the boardwalk's many exciting attractions.
Sea Bee Subs
11 Boardwalk
Sea Bee Subs offers fast, friendly, service & quality food on the Carolina Beach boardwalk. They are located on the north side of ​the boardwalk, facing the ocean,& "sandwiched" in between the boardwalk's many exciting attractions.
Located on the Inter coastal waterway in Carolina Beach, Fins Island Buffet & Grill serves fresh seafood daily. Their "Calabash Style" seafood buffet offers hungry seafood lovers the East Coast style of Calabash Style cooking which is lightly battered & fried or grilled seafood.
Fins Island Buffet & Grill
Located on the Inter coastal waterway in Carolina Beach, Fins Island Buffet & Grill serves fresh seafood daily. Their "Calabash Style" seafood buffet offers hungry seafood lovers the East Coast style of Calabash Style cooking which is lightly battered & fried or grilled seafood.
Housed in a renovated church, this casual eatery with seafood & American fare also has a full bar.
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Deck House
205 Charlotte Ave
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Housed in a renovated church, this casual eatery with seafood & American fare also has a full bar.
Old-school confectionery selling homemade fudge & dipped chocolates, plus ice cream & popcorn.
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The Fudgeboat
107 Carolina Beach Ave N
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Old-school confectionery selling homemade fudge & dipped chocolates, plus ice cream & popcorn.
What is a Krazy Kone? It is a truly inspired creation that marries the freshest soft serve with a ribbon of delicious flavoring. The dairy product is delivered directly from farmer Chris at Jackson Dairy in Dunn, NC. You can get yours at the boardwalk at Carolina Beach!
Krazy Kones
107 Carolina Beach Ave N
What is a Krazy Kone? It is a truly inspired creation that marries the freshest soft serve with a ribbon of delicious flavoring. The dairy product is delivered directly from farmer Chris at Jackson Dairy in Dunn, NC. You can get yours at the boardwalk at Carolina Beach!
Laid-back breakfast & lunch diner with nautical decor & specialty pancakes on the menu.
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Kate's Pancake House
102 S Lake Park Blvd
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Laid-back breakfast & lunch diner with nautical decor & specialty pancakes on the menu.
Easygoing place supplying NY-style pies, calzones & strombolis, plus Italian subs & entrees.
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Frank's Pizza
9 Carolina Beach Ave N
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Easygoing place supplying NY-style pies, calzones & strombolis, plus Italian subs & entrees.
Simple & snug option for pizza, hot meat sandwiches & classic Italian fare in a cheery environment.
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Uncle Vinny's Pizzeria & Ristorante
1012 S Lake Park Blvd
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Simple & snug option for pizza, hot meat sandwiches & classic Italian fare in a cheery environment.

Entertainment & Activities

The Carolina Beach Arcade is a favorite for our young girls to visit. It's a great way to break up your visit and will be fun for all. I think we end up playing most of the games ourselves and talking their tokens :)
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Carolina Beach Arcade
103 Carolina Beach Ave N
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The Carolina Beach Arcade is a favorite for our young girls to visit. It's a great way to break up your visit and will be fun for all. I think we end up playing most of the games ourselves and talking their tokens :)
A love of the outdoors and a passion for the ocean is shared by the entire staff of the Tony Silvagni Surf School. All of their instructors are CPR, AED, and first aid certified, with their main focus for surf instruction being safety in the water while having fun!
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Tony Silvagni Surf School
107 Charlotte Ave
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A love of the outdoors and a passion for the ocean is shared by the entire staff of the Tony Silvagni Surf School. All of their instructors are CPR, AED, and first aid certified, with their main focus for surf instruction being safety in the water while having fun!
Teaching facility showcasing the region's aquatic life in interactive exhibits & live programs.
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Акваріум Північної Кароліни в Форт-Фішері
900 Loggerhead Rd
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Teaching facility showcasing the region's aquatic life in interactive exhibits & live programs.

Drinks & Nightlife

It's a rustic, long standing joint with a foosball table and sandy patio offering a vast array of beers. The atmosphere is casual and cozy. They were voted the number 1 dive bar in North Carolina and top 25 in the nation. You must stop to find out why!
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The Fat Pelican
8 S Lake Park Blvd
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It's a rustic, long standing joint with a foosball table and sandy patio offering a vast array of beers. The atmosphere is casual and cozy. They were voted the number 1 dive bar in North Carolina and top 25 in the nation. You must stop to find out why!
This is one of our favorite places to visit and our girls enjoy it too. There is a large amount of outdoor seating. They often have great live bands and is a fun atmosphere for all.
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SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
227 Carolina Beach Ave N
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This is one of our favorite places to visit and our girls enjoy it too. There is a large amount of outdoor seating. They often have great live bands and is a fun atmosphere for all.

Shopping

In addition to our large selection of surfboards and equipment, CB Surf Shop is proud to offer a vast assortment of quality men’s and women’s apparel, sandals, sunglasses, surf accessories and more. We also offer surfboard and SUP rentals year-round
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CB Surf Shop
209 S Lake Park Blvd
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In addition to our large selection of surfboards and equipment, CB Surf Shop is proud to offer a vast assortment of quality men’s and women’s apparel, sandals, sunglasses, surf accessories and more. We also offer surfboard and SUP rentals year-round
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Island True Value Tackle & Hardware
801 N Lake Park Blvd
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Getting Around

Great place for renting a beach umbrella during your stay. Call and book the dates and they will have it set up and taken down for you each day. Well worth the money and inexpensive. One or two less things to take to the beach!
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Pleasure Island Rentals
2 N Lake Park Blvd
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Great place for renting a beach umbrella during your stay. Call and book the dates and they will have it set up and taken down for you each day. Well worth the money and inexpensive. One or two less things to take to the beach!
Check the Fort Fisher ferry schedule here. Find departure and arrival times for the Southport to Fort Fisher ferry.
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Fort Fisher Ferry Terminal station
2422 Fort Fisher Blvd S
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Check the Fort Fisher ferry schedule here. Find departure and arrival times for the Southport to Fort Fisher ferry.

Parks & Nature

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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Державний парк Кароліна-Біч
1010 State Park Rd
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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.

Arts & Culture

Learn about the various methods soldiers used to encrypt their messages using cipher and code disks. All programming is made possible through the support of the Friends of Fort Fisher, New Hanover County, the town of Carolina Beach and the town of Kure Beach. The program is free, though there is a fee for some special tours and participation in a flag raffle. Donations are appreciated.
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Історичний парк Форт-Фішер
1610 Fort Fisher Blvd S
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Learn about the various methods soldiers used to encrypt their messages using cipher and code disks. All programming is made possible through the support of the Friends of Fort Fisher, New Hanover County, the town of Carolina Beach and the town of Kure Beach. The program is free, though there is a fee for some special tours and participation in a flag raffle. Donations are appreciated.