Guidebook for Carolina Beach
Food Scene
Some of our favorite local spots to eat!!!!
Awesome hot dogs and craft brews on the boardwalk. Definitely worth checking out!
42 locals recommend
Nauti Dog
5 Cape Fear BlvdAwesome hot dogs and craft brews on the boardwalk. Definitely worth checking out!
Ida Thai Cuisine
5920 N Lake Park BlvdGreat thai food!!
Nollie's Taco Joint
3 Pelican LnThe tacos are addictive!!!
Cool farm to table restaurant, reservations are recommended.
47 locals recommend
Surf House Oyster Bar & Surf Camp
604 N Lake Park BlvdCool farm to table restaurant, reservations are recommended.
You can't come to Carolina Beach without trying a Britt's donut, they are world famous!!!!
277 locals recommend
Britts Donuts
13 Carolina Beach Ave NYou can't come to Carolina Beach without trying a Britt's donut, they are world famous!!!!
SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
227 Carolina Beach Ave NThe biggest chicken wings you will ever eat!!!
If you're in the mood for Mexican, this is the place!!!!
36 locals recommend
El Cazador Carolina Beach
103 N Lake Park BlvdIf you're in the mood for Mexican, this is the place!!!!
Soul Flavor has quickly become our favorite comfort food spot to eat, everything on the menu is great, my favorite is the pho or the chicken tenders.
93 locals recommend
Soul Flavor
716 N Lake Park BlvdSoul Flavor has quickly become our favorite comfort food spot to eat, everything on the menu is great, my favorite is the pho or the chicken tenders.
The Southerly is a cute breakfast and bakery shop you can grab a quick bite to eat. The breakfast sandwiches are awesome and so are the tater tots!!!
34 locals recommend
The Southerly Biscuit & Pie
1206 N Lake Park BlvdThe Southerly is a cute breakfast and bakery shop you can grab a quick bite to eat. The breakfast sandwiches are awesome and so are the tater tots!!!
We love to sit out on the restaurant's pier, have a drink and some good food while enjoying the view of the ocean. This place is really unique, not many restaurants have a view like this!!!
163 locals recommend
Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar
1211 S Lake Park BlvdWe love to sit out on the restaurant's pier, have a drink and some good food while enjoying the view of the ocean. This place is really unique, not many restaurants have a view like this!!!
Hang Ten Grill
308 S Lake Park BlvdGreat place to grab breakfast/brunch/lunch!!!
Freddie's Restaurant
105 K AvenueGreat Italian food! Get the pork chops
Drinks & Nightlife
The Fat Pelican
8 S Lake Park BlvdOne of the best dive bars in the country!!!
Good Hops Brewing
811 Harper AveGood local beer!!!
SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
227 Carolina Beach Ave NCool place with local beers, you can sit and have a drink or grab a six pack to take home!!!!
40 locals recommend
Island Beverage
1206 N Lake Park BlvdCool place with local beers, you can sit and have a drink or grab a six pack to take home!!!!
Best view on the island, have a drink on the porch and enjoy the ocean/pier views!!!
20 locals recommend
High Tide Lounge
1800 Carolina Beach Ave NBest view on the island, have a drink on the porch and enjoy the ocean/pier views!!!
Parks & Nature
Carolina Beach State Park
1010 State Park RdEasy hiking trails, beautiful scenery!!!
Freeman Park
1800 Canal DrAirlie Gardens
300 Airlie RdBeautiful gardens to walk around in!!!
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdCheck out our local aquarium!!!
Great place to check out! You can drive on the beach with a 4x4 vehicle
315 locals recommend
Fort Fisher State Historic Site
1610 Fort Fisher Blvd SGreat place to check out! You can drive on the beach with a 4x4 vehicle
Everything Else
Great place to walk around, buy some souvenirs, and get a bite to eat!!!
184 locals recommend
Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Carolina Beach Avenue SouthGreat place to walk around, buy some souvenirs, and get a bite to eat!!!
Wilmington Riverwalk
Wilmington Downtown RiverwalkBeautiful place to walk around, shop and eat!!
Shopping
Sumthin Beachie
809 N Lake Park BlvdCute store for all your beachy decor!!!
This is a cute store where you can grab an ice cream while you shop!!!
37 locals recommend
Celtic Creamery
201 N Lake Park BlvdThis is a cute store where you can grab an ice cream while you shop!!!
CB Surf Shop
209 S Lake Park BlvdThis is a cool, local surf shop for all ages!!!!
Getting Around
You can drive your car onto the ferry and visit Southport, fun experience if you have never done it before, takes about 30 minutes each way.
31 locals recommend
Southport station
You can drive your car onto the ferry and visit Southport, fun experience if you have never done it before, takes about 30 minutes each way.