Explore Pleasure Island
Sightseeing
Walk to the north end pier. Famous for the view, cheeseburgers, and low tide tiki bar.
20 locals recommend
High Tide Lounge
1800 Carolina Beach Ave NWalk to the north end pier. Famous for the view, cheeseburgers, and low tide tiki bar.
Make time to visit our historical visitor center in Fort Fisher. Civil war history lovers will appreciate the museum.
315 locals recommend
Fort Fisher State Historic Site
1610 Fort Fisher Blvd SMake time to visit our historical visitor center in Fort Fisher. Civil war history lovers will appreciate the museum.
Don't miss the many trails to walk and search for our famous venus fly traps that are native to Carolina Beach State Park. Fish, launch your paddleboard or kayak, and go explore.
245 locals recommend
Carolina Beach State Park
1010 State Park RdDon't miss the many trails to walk and search for our famous venus fly traps that are native to Carolina Beach State Park. Fish, launch your paddleboard or kayak, and go explore.
This is a must! You're only a few miles away from one of the best aquariums on the east coast. Home to an albino alligator and so much more.
550 locals recommend
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdThis is a must! You're only a few miles away from one of the best aquariums on the east coast. Home to an albino alligator and so much more.
Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Carolina Beach Avenue SouthMany shops, restaurants to choose from.
Drive onto the ferry and go explore Southport. Check for departure times and don't miss your return trip home.
80 locals recommend
Fort Fisher Ferry
1301 Ferry Rd SEDrive onto the ferry and go explore Southport. Check for departure times and don't miss your return trip home.
Food scene
Take a ten-minute walk along the beach and arrive at one of the most popular places for live music and delicious food and spirits
175 locals recommend
SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
227 Carolina Beach Ave NTake a ten-minute walk along the beach and arrive at one of the most popular places for live music and delicious food and spirits
You don't want to visit Carolina Beach and NOT try a famous Britt's doughnut. One-of-a-kind glazed doughnut is your only choice, but you will never forget it after you've had one.
277 locals recommend
Britts Donuts
13 Carolina Beach Ave NYou don't want to visit Carolina Beach and NOT try a famous Britt's doughnut. One-of-a-kind glazed doughnut is your only choice, but you will never forget it after you've had one.
I highly recommend having lunch or dinner on the upstairs patio offering the best ocean views and enjoying excellent bbq and much more, margaritas are awesome too!
49 locals recommend
Carolina Smokehouse
9 Pavilion Ave SI highly recommend having lunch or dinner on the upstairs patio offering the best ocean views and enjoying excellent bbq and much more, margaritas are awesome too!
Famous for their seafood chowder and fresh seafood. Michael's seafood has been around for over 20 years. FYI they don't fry any food no fryers in the restaurant. Fresh Seafood and their award-winning chowder is what they are famous for.
113 locals recommend
Michael's Seafood Restaurant
1206 N Lake Park BlvdFamous for their seafood chowder and fresh seafood. Michael's seafood has been around for over 20 years. FYI they don't fry any food no fryers in the restaurant. Fresh Seafood and their award-winning chowder is what they are famous for.
Well-established restaurant in Kure beach never disappoints. Beautiful decor excellent menu.
58 locals recommend
Jack Mackerels Island Grill
113 K AvenueWell-established restaurant in Kure beach never disappoints. Beautiful decor excellent menu.
Kure beach favorite. Famous for pork chops and much more. This small family-owned restaurant is a little hidden treasure. Get there early.
109 locals recommend
Freddie's Restaurant
105 K AvenueKure beach favorite. Famous for pork chops and much more. This small family-owned restaurant is a little hidden treasure. Get there early.
Fun! Fun! Fun! True sports bar/restaurant. Plenty of outside seating. Let the kids run around play corn hole, volleyball and listen to live music all in one place.
92 locals recommend
Lazy Pirate Island Sports Grill
701 N Lake Park BlvdFun! Fun! Fun! True sports bar/restaurant. Plenty of outside seating. Let the kids run around play corn hole, volleyball and listen to live music all in one place.
HopLite is a local favorite. The food is great. Live music outside.
22 locals recommend
HopLite Irish Pub and Restaurant
720 N Lake Park BlvdHopLite is a local favorite. The food is great. Live music outside.
Our Publix is only 2 years old. The deli is the BEST!
39 locals recommend
Publix Super Market Commons at Federal Point
1018 North Lake Park BoulevardOur Publix is only 2 years old. The deli is the BEST!
Fun for everyone! Pet friendly with a lot of beer and wine choices. You can buy anything to-go. Bring you fur babies.
40 locals recommend
Island Beverage
1206 N Lake Park BlvdFun for everyone! Pet friendly with a lot of beer and wine choices. You can buy anything to-go. Bring you fur babies.
City/town information
Downtown Wilmington is a 15-minute drive along the infamous cape fear river. Take river road to downtown Wilmington and enjoy a day visiting the battleship and lots of local shops and restaurants.
207 locals recommend
Wilmington
Downtown Wilmington is a 15-minute drive along the infamous cape fear river. Take river road to downtown Wilmington and enjoy a day visiting the battleship and lots of local shops and restaurants.