Erica and Chris’ Guidebook

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Erica and Chris’ Guidebook

Sightseeing

There’s a reason so many movies are filmed here…so come and see it for yourself! We hope you’ll make memories for years to come as you experience our special little beach town.
Carolina Beach is famously known as Pleasure Island for reason and this boardwalk scene is one of them! Make sure to visit during the day and also at least one evening during your visit.
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Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Carolina Beach Avenue South
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Carolina Beach is famously known as Pleasure Island for reason and this boardwalk scene is one of them! Make sure to visit during the day and also at least one evening during your visit.
Just down the island take in Kure Beach Pier and Boardwalk!
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Kure Beach Pier
100 Atlantic Ave
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Just down the island take in Kure Beach Pier and Boardwalk!
The tranquil little island is where it’s at, but you’ll need to take the ferry and rent a golf cart once you’re there. No cars, lots of nature and history and a sweet little downtown. Great get away for the day!
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Bald Head Island
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The tranquil little island is where it’s at, but you’ll need to take the ferry and rent a golf cart once you’re there. No cars, lots of nature and history and a sweet little downtown. Great get away for the day!
See a Venus fly trap in its natural setting! Bike, boat, fish, hike, take in the wildlife or swim at this little oasis.
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Carolina Beach State Park
1010 State Park Rd
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See a Venus fly trap in its natural setting! Bike, boat, fish, hike, take in the wildlife or swim at this little oasis.
Perfect little aquarium with a real heart for preservation! You won’t find dolphins here because those belong in the ocean, but you’ll learn about them and see many, many other ocean and river creatures that are native to this place.
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North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead Rd
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Perfect little aquarium with a real heart for preservation! You won’t find dolphins here because those belong in the ocean, but you’ll learn about them and see many, many other ocean and river creatures that are native to this place.
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Carolina Beach
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Fort Fisher State Historic Site
1610 Fort Fisher Blvd S
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Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
5320 Oleander Dr
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Cape Fear Museum of History and Science
814 Market St
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Riverfront Park
North Water Street
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Bar Scene

Coolest island dive!
All kinds of craft beers in a super unique environment!
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The Fat Pelican
8 S Lake Park Blvd
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All kinds of craft beers in a super unique environment!
Great live music and atmosphere!
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SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
227 Carolina Beach Ave N
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Great live music and atmosphere!
Fun little and full of locals!
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The Dive Food & Spirits
6 N Lake Park Blvd
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Fun little and full of locals!
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High Tide Lounge
1800 Carolina Beach Ave N
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If you like a pub, this is your scene!
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HopLite Irish Pub and Restaurant
720 N Lake Park Blvd
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If you like a pub, this is your scene!
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Hurricane Alley's
5 Boardwalk
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The Last Resort
600 North Lake Park Boulevard
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Food Scene

Best burger on the island and yes—it’s in a gas station🤣
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Island Burgers & Bites
111 Carl Winner Dr
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Best burger on the island and yes—it’s in a gas station🤣
Best seafood on the island!
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Michael's Seafood Restaurant
1206 N Lake Park Blvd
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Best seafood on the island!
Best diner food and late night eats! Get the hushpuppies...yum!
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Pop's Diner
109 N Lake Park Blvd
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Best diner food and late night eats! Get the hushpuppies...yum!
Fresh and delicious 🍕
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Fentoni pizza
1018 Carolina Beach Ave N
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Fresh and delicious 🍕
Creative and delicious dogs on the CB Boardwalk!
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Nauti Dog
5 Cape Fear Blvd
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Creative and delicious dogs on the CB Boardwalk!
Nice bar/restaurant on the water!
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Stoked Restaurant
313 Canal Dr
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Nice bar/restaurant on the water!
The FAMOUS local donuts 🍩
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Britts Donuts
13 Carolina Beach Ave N
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The FAMOUS local donuts 🍩
Fresh produce, farmers market typeface with a little bit of everything at this unique CB jewel. Great place to pick up reasonably price freezer meals to eat on budget without sacrificing time to cook and super tasty! Vegan options—try they enchiladas!
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The Veggie Wagon
3315 Masonboro Loop Rd
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Fresh produce, farmers market typeface with a little bit of everything at this unique CB jewel. Great place to pick up reasonably price freezer meals to eat on budget without sacrificing time to cook and super tasty! Vegan options—try they enchiladas!
Voted BEST pizza on island! The crust is especially delicious 🤤
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Michaelangelos Pizza
9 S Lake Park Blvd
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Voted BEST pizza on island! The crust is especially delicious 🤤
Sunday brunch is the absolute best, but Havana’s entire menu is on point everyday!
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Havana’s Restaurant
1 N Lake Park Blvd
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Sunday brunch is the absolute best, but Havana’s entire menu is on point everyday!
Good barbecue, awesome views from their rooftop area and great live music!
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Carolina Smokehouse
9 Pavilion Ave S
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Good barbecue, awesome views from their rooftop area and great live music!
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dive spot! Try the welly bites, scotch egg and burgers!
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Fork n Cork
102 Cape Fear Blvd
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Diners, Drive-Ins and Dive spot! Try the welly bites, scotch egg and burgers!
Fun environment and great food/drinks!
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Lazy Pirate Island Sports Grill
701 N Lake Park Blvd
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Fun environment and great food/drinks!
The BEST Italian and pork chops EVER!
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Freddie's Restaurant
105 K Avenue
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The BEST Italian and pork chops EVER!
Delicious steaks and build your own salads!?!?!
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Lake Park Steakhouse
12 Lake Park Boulevard South
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Delicious steaks and build your own salads!?!?!
Yummy breakfast and great outdoor seating deck!
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Gulfstream Restaurant
78 Myrtle Ave
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Yummy breakfast and great outdoor seating deck!
The BEST biscuits and pies plus their jam is a must! Take only, but so good you can’t pass them up! Super fast service!!!
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The Southerly Biscuit & Pie
1206 N Lake Park Blvd
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The BEST biscuits and pies plus their jam is a must! Take only, but so good you can’t pass them up! Super fast service!!!
This local favorite is a must!
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Kate's Pancake House
102 S Lake Park Blvd
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This local favorite is a must!
The island is full of great breakfast place and this little dive is one of them! Try the breakfast BLT 🥪
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Granny's Country Kitchen (Carolina Beach)
1310 S Lake Park Blvd
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The island is full of great breakfast place and this little dive is one of them! Try the breakfast BLT 🥪
Ummm, yeah! You need this in your life.
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The Fudgeboat
107 Carolina Beach Ave N
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Ummm, yeah! You need this in your life.
My favorite ice cream place because I’m vegan and and they ALWAYS have vegan options. Super cute place too!
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Latella Gelato
11 Boardwalk
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My favorite ice cream place because I’m vegan and and they ALWAYS have vegan options. Super cute place too!

Coffee Grinds

Best little coffee shop with local artisans goods and a special little kids spot. They also have plenty of non-dairy and sugar free options!
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Majik Beanz Espresso
10 S Lake Park Blvd
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Best little coffee shop with local artisans goods and a special little kids spot. They also have plenty of non-dairy and sugar free options!
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Happy Hippies Java Hut
109 K Avenue
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Sweet photo op with your coffee? You’ll get it here!
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Crush & Grind
7 Harper Avenue
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Sweet photo op with your coffee? You’ll get it here!

Fun Stuff To Do

This place has a TON of beach games for rent and they deliver!
Polar Bear Beach Games
6 Harper Ave
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Sea Legs Pedal Pub
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Pleasure Island Rentals
2 N Lake Park Blvd
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Sunfun Rentals
505 N Lake Park Blvd
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Paddle boats!
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Carolina Beach Lake Park
400 S Lake Park Blvd
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Paddle boats!
Learn to surf with this local pro!
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Tony Silvagni Surf School
107 Charlotte Ave
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Learn to surf with this local pro!
Beach yoga...yup!
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Salty Dog Yoga & Surf
915 a N Lake Park Blvd
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Beach yoga...yup!