Carolina Beach Guidebook
Food scene
Great Place for Early Morning breakfast burrito and a coffee.
26 locals recommend
North End Cafe to-go
901 Carolina Beach Ave NGreat Place for Early Morning breakfast burrito and a coffee.
One of the best restaurants on the Island. Small setting for in person dinning but great atmosphere for adults. Menu is small but the food is great if you love an Asian- carribean seafood blend.
52 locals recommend
Salt Fish Restaurant and Tiki Bar
718 N Lake Park BlvdOne of the best restaurants on the Island. Small setting for in person dinning but great atmosphere for adults. Menu is small but the food is great if you love an Asian- carribean seafood blend.
If your looking for a coffee, smoothie or local beer this is a great place to stop. They provide fresh veggies, breads, spices, fruits and more. Hang out enjoy your coffee and grab some groceries.
86 locals recommend
The Veggie Wagon
3315 Masonboro Loop RdIf your looking for a coffee, smoothie or local beer this is a great place to stop. They provide fresh veggies, breads, spices, fruits and more. Hang out enjoy your coffee and grab some groceries.
Local spot for a taco American style. outdoor seating close to the beach.
80 locals recommend
Nollie's Taco Joint
3 Pelican LnLocal spot for a taco American style. outdoor seating close to the beach.
Small local hang out with lots of outdoor seating, known for small menu with great drinks and large crowds. Live bands are usually a thing here.
41 locals recommend
The Spot Bar & Kitchen
1006 S Lake Park BlvdSmall local hang out with lots of outdoor seating, known for small menu with great drinks and large crowds. Live bands are usually a thing here.
This restaurant started in downtown Wilmington, lots of seating with a large bar.
48 locals recommend
Fork n Cork
102 Cape Fear BlvdThis restaurant started in downtown Wilmington, lots of seating with a large bar.
This is where we get our pizza year round, be sure to call way ahead cause wait times can be sometimes two hours. The pizza is consistent and worth it though.
27 locals recommend
Michaelangelos Pizza
9 S Lake Park BlvdThis is where we get our pizza year round, be sure to call way ahead cause wait times can be sometimes two hours. The pizza is consistent and worth it though.
Good for families, tons of space and seating. Game room for kids. Live bands take place here during the summer weekend nights, lots of people flock here to hang out
175 locals recommend
SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
227 Carolina Beach Ave NGood for families, tons of space and seating. Game room for kids. Live bands take place here during the summer weekend nights, lots of people flock here to hang out
Carolina Smokehouse
9 Pavilion Ave SRoof top bar over looking the ocean and great BBQ
Nikki's Gourmet & Sushi
6 S Lake Park BlvdLocal Favorite for Sushi
Shuckin' Shack
6 N Lake Park BlvdOysters, Shrimp, and Crab - Small local favorite hang out
Upscale hot dogs - good for kids, outside seating and bar on the boardwalk
42 locals recommend
Nauti Dog
5 Cape Fear BlvdUpscale hot dogs - good for kids, outside seating and bar on the boardwalk
Dive Bar
This is one of those bars that is Iconic and a must see, a true dive bar.
165 locals recommend
The Fat Pelican
8 S Lake Park BlvdThis is one of those bars that is Iconic and a must see, a true dive bar.
Sightseeing
Carolina Beach Arcade
103 Carolina Beach Ave NGood place for those rainy days to keep the kids busy
Great place for all the experience all kinds of marine life
550 locals recommend
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdGreat place for all the experience all kinds of marine life
Fort Fisher State Historic Site
1610 Fort Fisher Blvd SAwesome place to explore and sight see
Awesome hiking trails, rent paddle boards or launch your own boat. They also offer camp sites.
245 locals recommend
Carolina Beach State Park
1010 State Park RdAwesome hiking trails, rent paddle boards or launch your own boat. They also offer camp sites.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Golf Carts and Bikes are a great way to get around
Sun fun rentals are great for golf carts rentals.
Pleasure Island Rentals is a great place to rent bikes, beach chairs, umbrellas and more.