Guidebook for Calabash

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Guidebook for Calabash

Food Scene

A recent addition to the Calabash waterway. It features a bar on the dock with a ledger and stools for enjoying the Calabash salt water river. Indoor, indoor/outdoor and outside patio seating, water view. Food options from A-Z $$$.
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The Oyster Rock
9931 Nance St
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A recent addition to the Calabash waterway. It features a bar on the dock with a ledger and stools for enjoying the Calabash salt water river. Indoor, indoor/outdoor and outside patio seating, water view. Food options from A-Z $$$.
Best crab cakes -
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Bennett's Grill and Cafe
10009 Beach Dr SW
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Best crab cakes -
Best fried shrimp - To die for Monday night turkey dinner $11. no thrills decor - plan take out or get there extra early as there is always a line. Good size portions.
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Gravy Southern Eatery
1165 Carlyle St SW
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Best fried shrimp - To die for Monday night turkey dinner $11. no thrills decor - plan take out or get there extra early as there is always a line. Good size portions.
Best Ice Cream. Great alternative to the Calabash creamery which is generally packed with people. Both have good ice cream
Back Porch Ice Cream Shoppe
9970 Beach Dr SW
Best Ice Cream. Great alternative to the Calabash creamery which is generally packed with people. Both have good ice cream
Best ribs we've ever had. Get there early!
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Sugar Shack
1609 Hale Beach Rd SW
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Best ribs we've ever had. Get there early!
Best Peruvian style roasted chicken we've ever had. Best flavor when hot. Sides are good also fried Plantains and Yucca. Try the empanada's!, yum. Has become very popular get there early.
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MMM Que Rico
1533 1533 Thomasboro Rd SW
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Best Peruvian style roasted chicken we've ever had. Best flavor when hot. Sides are good also fried Plantains and Yucca. Try the empanada's!, yum. Has become very popular get there early.
Good rounded selection of entrees with a focus on mediterranean cuisine
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Grapevine Restaurant & Lounge
9991 Beach Dr SW
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Good rounded selection of entrees with a focus on mediterranean cuisine
Great atmosphere slightly upscale. Very good food. Get there early for the early bird special rates.
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The Parson's Table
4305 State Rd S-26-850
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Great atmosphere slightly upscale. Very good food. Get there early for the early bird special rates.
Great Bar, really good burgers and live music every Friday during the warmer months
Mavericks Pointe
307 Sunset Blvd N
Great Bar, really good burgers and live music every Friday during the warmer months
Enjoy the best sunset view while eating outside along rail on upper deck. Food nothing special. jinkscreek.com
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Jinks Creek Waterfront Grille
14 Causeway Dr
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Enjoy the best sunset view while eating outside along rail on upper deck. Food nothing special. jinkscreek.com
Best healthy good tasting food around our parts. Great Salads!
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Causeway Gourmet
100 Causeway Dr
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Best healthy good tasting food around our parts. Great Salads!
Good tea and coffee bar with a variety of pastries.
Coffee Cottage
10152 Beach Drive Southwest
Good tea and coffee bar with a variety of pastries.
Fun place, good sea food and american fare. Tiki umbrellas on tables plus optional seating along the dock overlooking the Calabash River
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Waterfront Seafood Shack
9945 Nance St
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Fun place, good sea food and american fare. Tiki umbrellas on tables plus optional seating along the dock overlooking the Calabash River
Recently opened eatery on inner coastal waterway 15 min. from house. We found the all around experience great! Good food, view and service was good.
4436 Kingsport Rd
Recently opened eatery on inner coastal waterway 15 min. from house. We found the all around experience great! Good food, view and service was good.

Parks & Nature

Places to experience the best of what the area has to offer in terms of nature, nature and environment
5 miles from the Dock House. Voted 21 of the best beaches in the world by National Geographic 2017. Then in 2018 25 of the best best by Trip Advisor. Fishing pier. Wide beach. Great biking! https://www.ncbrunswick.com/sp/2021-vacation-guide/#page=1
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Sunset Beach
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5 miles from the Dock House. Voted 21 of the best beaches in the world by National Geographic 2017. Then in 2018 25 of the best best by Trip Advisor. Fishing pier. Wide beach. Great biking! https://www.ncbrunswick.com/sp/2021-vacation-guide/#page=1
Nice and cool in the summer with an abundance of Oak trees. Relaxing benches to view the inland waterway. A favorite for dog walking. Crafters and food market every Thursday.
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Sunset Beach Boat Ramp
101 Sunset Blvd N
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Nice and cool in the summer with an abundance of Oak trees. Relaxing benches to view the inland waterway. A favorite for dog walking. Crafters and food market every Thursday.
Experience wildlife and nature - walk through the marsh lands on board walks that lead to the Calabash River. Detailed wildlife descriptions along the way. Beautiful snap shot of what the nature of the area has to offer. Vereen Memorial Historical Gardens is located along the Intracoastal Waterway in Little River on more than 115 acres of forest and marshland. This facility includes approximately 3 miles of nature trails and boardwalks that meander through its botanical gardens and along its waterfront. A small segment of the orginal Kings Highway, a colonial route between Boston and Charleston, still remains at the front of the property, behind the CB Berry Community Center. Beach Wheelchairs available by reservation for Vereen Memorial Historical Gardens. Call 843-381-8000 Monday through Friday 8 am – 5 pm or send an email to beachwheelchair@horrycounty.org to reserve at least two days in advance.
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Vereen Memorial Gardens Road
Vereen Memorial Gardens Road
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Experience wildlife and nature - walk through the marsh lands on board walks that lead to the Calabash River. Detailed wildlife descriptions along the way. Beautiful snap shot of what the nature of the area has to offer. Vereen Memorial Historical Gardens is located along the Intracoastal Waterway in Little River on more than 115 acres of forest and marshland. This facility includes approximately 3 miles of nature trails and boardwalks that meander through its botanical gardens and along its waterfront. A small segment of the orginal Kings Highway, a colonial route between Boston and Charleston, still remains at the front of the property, behind the CB Berry Community Center. Beach Wheelchairs available by reservation for Vereen Memorial Historical Gardens. Call 843-381-8000 Monday through Friday 8 am – 5 pm or send an email to beachwheelchair@horrycounty.org to reserve at least two days in advance.
Great place to get some shade and take a stroll, walk your dog. Up against the inland waterway and across from the entrance to Sunset Beach Island. Vendor market on Thursday's through Oct.
Sunset Beach Town Park
Great place to get some shade and take a stroll, walk your dog. Up against the inland waterway and across from the entrance to Sunset Beach Island. Vendor market on Thursday's through Oct.

Sightseeing

Pier is a private operation open from 6am-midnight. The charge is $1 for access. Great history of Sunset Beach Island posted all along the pier. Fishing costs $9 a rod (not rental). Tackle shop on premises. Popular http://sunsetbeachpier.com/tackle.html#details
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Sunset Beach Fishing Pier
101 W Main St
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Pier is a private operation open from 6am-midnight. The charge is $1 for access. Great history of Sunset Beach Island posted all along the pier. Fishing costs $9 a rod (not rental). Tackle shop on premises. Popular http://sunsetbeachpier.com/tackle.html#details

Essentials

If you are health conscious we find this a better choice.
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Lowes Foods of Little River
111 Pavilion Dr
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If you are health conscious we find this a better choice.
Best grocery store short of Whole Foods in Wilmington
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Publix Super Market at Ocean Isle Beach Market Place
1560 Market Place Blvd
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Best grocery store short of Whole Foods in Wilmington

Shopping

Everything nautical, tie shirts, shoes, gifts, etc. large store with some interesting items
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Callahan's of Calabash
9973 Beach Dr SW
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Everything nautical, tie shirts, shoes, gifts, etc. large store with some interesting items
Great array of local crafts, produce, food vendors.
206 Sunset Blvd N, Sunset Beach, NC 28468, Verenigde Staten
Great array of local crafts, produce, food vendors.

Drinks & Nightlife

Outside patio seating with heaters for cool nights and large fans for warm days. Great to be able to sit outside and enjoy the patio with a drink and a snack. The best sweet potato fries!
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Fibber McGees
1780 Queen Anne
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Outside patio seating with heaters for cool nights and large fans for warm days. Great to be able to sit outside and enjoy the patio with a drink and a snack. The best sweet potato fries!
Enjoy LIVE Music at the Pier!spacerBring your beach chairs and blankets, set up on the beach or sit on the pier ($1pp) and enjoy FREE LIVE MUSIC as the pier becomes a stage! The GRILL will be OPEN with a limited menu. We also have plenty of snacks, cold beverages, beer and more on the pier.spacer2023 Summer Concert Schedule Unless noted all shows are from 6pm to 8pm. spacer• May 25th - Sea & Sand Band spacer• June 8th - Sea & Sand Band • June 15th - John Toppings Desperado • June 22nd - Sea & Sand Band • June 29th - Trublmkrz spacer• July 4th - 4th - DJ Taco • July 13th - The Chicky's Boy Band • July 20th - Sea & Sand Band • July 27th - Trublmkrz spacer• August 3rd - Sea & Sand Band • August 10th - Trublmkrz and Friends (5:45pm - 8:15pm) • August 17th - John Toppings Desperado • August 24th - Trublmkrz • August 31st - Sea & Sand Band
Sunset Beach Pier
Enjoy LIVE Music at the Pier!spacerBring your beach chairs and blankets, set up on the beach or sit on the pier ($1pp) and enjoy FREE LIVE MUSIC as the pier becomes a stage! The GRILL will be OPEN with a limited menu. We also have plenty of snacks, cold beverages, beer and more on the pier.spacer2023 Summer Concert Schedule Unless noted all shows are from 6pm to 8pm. spacer• May 25th - Sea & Sand Band spacer• June 8th - Sea & Sand Band • June 15th - John Toppings Desperado • June 22nd - Sea & Sand Band • June 29th - Trublmkrz spacer• July 4th - 4th - DJ Taco • July 13th - The Chicky's Boy Band • July 20th - Sea & Sand Band • July 27th - Trublmkrz spacer• August 3rd - Sea & Sand Band • August 10th - Trublmkrz and Friends (5:45pm - 8:15pm) • August 17th - John Toppings Desperado • August 24th - Trublmkrz • August 31st - Sea & Sand Band
Sunset Sound Waves (Concert Series) Sunset Beach Park. Wednesday's beginning May 29th to celebrate the 2024 Summer Concert season. The Concerts will be held at 206 Sunset Blvd. North in the Town Park from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Staff has secured a wide array of talented musicians to entertain you, guests, vacationers and visitors.
206 Sunset Blvd N, Sunset Beach, NC 28468, Verenigde Staten
Sunset Sound Waves (Concert Series) Sunset Beach Park. Wednesday's beginning May 29th to celebrate the 2024 Summer Concert season. The Concerts will be held at 206 Sunset Blvd. North in the Town Park from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Staff has secured a wide array of talented musicians to entertain you, guests, vacationers and visitors.

Arts & Culture

The planetarium hosts laser light music shows and educational science programs
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Ingram Planetarium
7625 High Market St
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The planetarium hosts laser light music shows and educational science programs