The Endless Summer Carolina Beach Guidebook
Things to Do
Voted in the Top 10 Boardwalks in the South by Coastal Living Magazine! It's walking distance from the condo (0.4 miles north). It's a great place to spend time with family and offers tons of shops, restaurants, and activities that change daily!
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Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Carolina Beach Avenue SouthVoted in the Top 10 Boardwalks in the South by Coastal Living Magazine! It's walking distance from the condo (0.4 miles north). It's a great place to spend time with family and offers tons of shops, restaurants, and activities that change daily!
A great option for a rainy day or a fun place to take the kids!
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North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdA great option for a rainy day or a fun place to take the kids!
Offering paddle boat rentals at Wheel Fun Rentals. The Lake also has a 0.67mile paved sidewalk ‘loop’ which is perfect for a morning run, stroll with the family, or bike ride! There’s several species of birds and turtles that live in and around the Lake and it’s a nice change up if you’ve had enough of the beach ;)
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Carolina Beach Lake Park
400 S Lake Park BlvdOffering paddle boat rentals at Wheel Fun Rentals. The Lake also has a 0.67mile paved sidewalk ‘loop’ which is perfect for a morning run, stroll with the family, or bike ride! There’s several species of birds and turtles that live in and around the Lake and it’s a nice change up if you’ve had enough of the beach ;)
It's a given, but of course you'll want to enjoy THE BEACH! Just a few steps out your door and down your private access.
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Carolina Beach
It's a given, but of course you'll want to enjoy THE BEACH! Just a few steps out your door and down your private access.
Beautiful open areas with walking paths, bike paths, and white sand beaches. Great for families or anyone interested in natural beauty and a little history.
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Fort Fisher State Historic Site
1610 Fort Fisher Blvd SBeautiful open areas with walking paths, bike paths, and white sand beaches. Great for families or anyone interested in natural beauty and a little history.
Looking for a bike, surf board, or SUP? Tony's got you covered!
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Tony Silvagni Surf School
107 Charlotte AveLooking for a bike, surf board, or SUP? Tony's got you covered!
Want something different than the beach for a change? Then check out the CB State Park! When you arrive, you'll find it hard to believe you're in the same town :) With walking paths, venus fly trap fields, lily ponds, and more, it's a great place to visit solo or with your family.
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Carolina Beach State Park
1010 State Park RdWant something different than the beach for a change? Then check out the CB State Park! When you arrive, you'll find it hard to believe you're in the same town :) With walking paths, venus fly trap fields, lily ponds, and more, it's a great place to visit solo or with your family.
If you've got your 4-wheel drive vehicle, you may want to take an hour or two and explore the North End of Carolina Beach! Freeman Park is just a few miles north of the condo and you can buy a pass to drive out on the sand for the day!
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Freeman Park
1800 Canal DrIf you've got your 4-wheel drive vehicle, you may want to take an hour or two and explore the North End of Carolina Beach! Freeman Park is just a few miles north of the condo and you can buy a pass to drive out on the sand for the day!
(Begins at Mike Chappell Park, 501 Dow Road South) Newly completed! A 10ft. wide paved bike path & walking trail along the backside of Carolina Beach. 2.2miles one-way winding through natural pine trees and two ponds with alligators!
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Carolina Beach Greenway
Carolina Beach Greenway(Begins at Mike Chappell Park, 501 Dow Road South) Newly completed! A 10ft. wide paved bike path & walking trail along the backside of Carolina Beach. 2.2miles one-way winding through natural pine trees and two ponds with alligators!
Coffee/Breakfast
Majik Beanz Espresso
10 S Lake Park BlvdDelicious coffee and just 0.2miles from the condo
Local fresh fruits + veggies, pre-prepared meals, coffee bar, beer & more! (Katie's favorite is their iced cold-brew coffee with coconut milk!)
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The Veggie Wagon
3315 Masonboro Loop RdLocal fresh fruits + veggies, pre-prepared meals, coffee bar, beer & more! (Katie's favorite is their iced cold-brew coffee with coconut milk!)
Crush & Grind
7 Harper AvenueWine Bar & Coffee Shop!
Only open during the summer and get 'em while they're hot! A local favorite and must-try :)
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Britts Donuts
13 Carolina Beach Ave NOnly open during the summer and get 'em while they're hot! A local favorite and must-try :)
If you enjoy some crazy combo's, this is your place! Delicious donuts with some very different flavors!
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Wake N Bake Donuts - Carolina Beach
1401 N Lake Park BlvdIf you enjoy some crazy combo's, this is your place! Delicious donuts with some very different flavors!
Usually a line during the summer for breakfast, but it's worth it!
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Kate's Pancake House
102 S Lake Park BlvdUsually a line during the summer for breakfast, but it's worth it!
The Southerly Biscuit & Pie
1206 N Lake Park BlvdBiscuits & pies, say no more!
Island Beverage
1206 N Lake Park BlvdJust off the island, but they make a great bagel!
Malama Cafe
108 Cape Fear BlvdCoffee, smoothies, healthy breakfasts & lunch!
Lunch Spots
Our favorite! Highly recommend the Mahi mahi taco and if you're vegetarian, they have a killer Jackfruit taco! Outdoor seating and super friendly waitstaff.
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Nollie's Taco Joint
3 Pelican LnOur favorite! Highly recommend the Mahi mahi taco and if you're vegetarian, they have a killer Jackfruit taco! Outdoor seating and super friendly waitstaff.
Come hungry, these burritos are HUGE!
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Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn *CB LOCATION*
1140-A N Lake Park BlvdCome hungry, these burritos are HUGE!
We have two words for you...TIKI BAR! This is our absolute favorite outdoor restaurant. You have to check out the Tiki Bar located in the back at the end of the pier! In the summer they have live bands in the evenings ☺
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Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar
1211 S Lake Park BlvdWe have two words for you...TIKI BAR! This is our absolute favorite outdoor restaurant. You have to check out the Tiki Bar located in the back at the end of the pier! In the summer they have live bands in the evenings ☺
Good old fashioned southern cooking at a great price!
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A & G Barbecue & Chicken
800 S Lake Park BlvdGood old fashioned southern cooking at a great price!
Nauti Dog
5 Cape Fear BlvdNew epic location on the boardwalk and serving up some tasty dogs!
Newly renovated Patio with views of the Boardwalk! Perfect place for lunch or an afternoon beer overlooking the water :)
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Hurricane Alley's
5 BoardwalkNewly renovated Patio with views of the Boardwalk! Perfect place for lunch or an afternoon beer overlooking the water :)
Dinner Ideas
The sushi is delicious and it's in a great location. Not to mention they also have an outside patio!
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Nikki's Gourmet & Sushi
6 S Lake Park BlvdThe sushi is delicious and it's in a great location. Not to mention they also have an outside patio!
Yummy oysters, crab dip, shrimp, and more! It's pretty small inside but has so much charm :)
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Shuckin' Shack
6 N Lake Park BlvdYummy oysters, crab dip, shrimp, and more! It's pretty small inside but has so much charm :)
Fun atmosphere for groups and families. On the weekends during the summer they offer live music on the back patio!
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SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
227 Carolina Beach Ave NFun atmosphere for groups and families. On the weekends during the summer they offer live music on the back patio!
Authentic Mexican in a comfy atmosphere. They also serve the biggest beers on the island!
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El Cazador Carolina Beach
103 N Lake Park BlvdAuthentic Mexican in a comfy atmosphere. They also serve the biggest beers on the island!
This spot is awesome! They offer daily specials and everything on the menu is delicious. Don't let the name fool you, they've got everything from Paella and crab dip to Vegan Pho!
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Soul Flavor
716 N Lake Park BlvdThis spot is awesome! They offer daily specials and everything on the menu is delicious. Don't let the name fool you, they've got everything from Paella and crab dip to Vegan Pho!
If you're looking for a more upscale dining experience, this is your place!
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Surf House Oyster Bar & Surf Camp
604 N Lake Park BlvdIf you're looking for a more upscale dining experience, this is your place!
Tasty Thai food with a great staff. Be careful with your spice level...a 5 is really a 10! :)
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Ida Thai Cuisine
5920 N Lake Park BlvdTasty Thai food with a great staff. Be careful with your spice level...a 5 is really a 10! :)
The next town south of C.B. is Kure Beach and this local favorite Italian spot is located right in the middle of 'town'. Delicious lasagna and bruschetta, but it's small and popular! So call ahead for reservations or show up early.
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Freddie's Restaurant
105 K AvenueThe next town south of C.B. is Kure Beach and this local favorite Italian spot is located right in the middle of 'town'. Delicious lasagna and bruschetta, but it's small and popular! So call ahead for reservations or show up early.
Michael's Seafood Restaurant
1206 N Lake Park BlvdTasty chowder and crab cakes!
Want to eat at home but don't feel like cooking? We have your solution! Cape Fear Boil Company will deliver and cater a low-country boil to your home and all you have to do is eat!
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Cape Fear Boil Company
1140 N Lake Park BlvdWant to eat at home but don't feel like cooking? We have your solution! Cape Fear Boil Company will deliver and cater a low-country boil to your home and all you have to do is eat!
Fentoni pizza
1018 Carolina Beach Ave NPizza is always a good idea!
Drinks
Currently CLOSED due to covid-19 restrictions. Rated #9 Dive Bar in the country by Coastal Living Magazine 2018! Be sure to check out the beer cooler which is an old converted train car and the back patio ‘beach’!
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The Fat Pelican
8 S Lake Park BlvdCurrently CLOSED due to covid-19 restrictions. Rated #9 Dive Bar in the country by Coastal Living Magazine 2018! Be sure to check out the beer cooler which is an old converted train car and the back patio ‘beach’!
The perfect place for a sunset cocktail over the water! They also have live music on the weekends.
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Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar
1211 S Lake Park BlvdThe perfect place for a sunset cocktail over the water! They also have live music on the weekends.
HopLite Irish Pub and Restaurant
720 N Lake Park BlvdTraditional Irish Pub in the middle of C.B.
A local brewing company with a Disk Golf course in the back! Such a fun place to visit.
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Good Hops Brewing
811 Harper AveA local brewing company with a Disk Golf course in the back! Such a fun place to visit.
Great variety of alcoholic beverages and food! Live music too :)
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Island Beverage
1206 N Lake Park BlvdGreat variety of alcoholic beverages and food! Live music too :)
Groceries
The best supermarket on the island for the price. They've got all you'll need!
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Food Lion
6400-1 Carolina Beach RdThe best supermarket on the island for the price. They've got all you'll need!
A little pricier than Food Lion but a lovely, fully stocked grocery store! It's just a little closer to the condo than Food Lion.
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Publix Super Market Commons at Federal Point
1018 North Lake Park BoulevardA little pricier than Food Lion but a lovely, fully stocked grocery store! It's just a little closer to the condo than Food Lion.
Quaint local market with tons of fresh fruits & veggies, plus pre-prepared meals, wine, juices, and more.
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The Veggie Wagon
3315 Masonboro Loop RdQuaint local market with tons of fresh fruits & veggies, plus pre-prepared meals, wine, juices, and more.
The local grocery stores carry beer & wine, but to get any hard alcohol you need to buy it from the ABC Store. Heads up! In NC, they are closed on Sundays.
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ABC Stores
1020 N Lake Park BlvdThe local grocery stores carry beer & wine, but to get any hard alcohol you need to buy it from the ABC Store. Heads up! In NC, they are closed on Sundays.
CVS
901 Dow Rd NJust about a mile from the condo.
If you're looking for local, fresh seafood to cook at home this is it!
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Blackburn Brothers Seafood
440 N Lake Park BlvdIf you're looking for local, fresh seafood to cook at home this is it!
Sweets
No trip to the beach is complete without Ice Cream! Squigley's is a local favorite.
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Squigley's Ice Cream & Treats
208 S Lake Park BlvdNo trip to the beach is complete without Ice Cream! Squigley's is a local favorite.
Scoopin' Yummies
1206 N Lake Park BlvdCreative sweets that kids of all ages will love!