Sightseeing
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdGreat for families or nature lovers
The Marina, located right across from the gas station - is where you can jump on to fishing charters, jet skis, and various other ocean-related activities
Marina
The Marina, located right across from the gas station - is where you can jump on to fishing charters, jet skis, and various other ocean-related activities
Amazing "Market" with tons of vendors on the weekends with unique finds, a nice lake to walk around with a dog or family
47 locals recommend
Carolina Beach Lake Park
400 S Lake Park BlvdAmazing "Market" with tons of vendors on the weekends with unique finds, a nice lake to walk around with a dog or family
A very cool historic park and part of the beach, great for hiking, picnicing, and much more!
69 locals recommend
Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
1000 Loggerhead RoadA very cool historic park and part of the beach, great for hiking, picnicing, and much more!
Take four-wheelers or four-wheel drive vehicles out on the beach, up at Freeman Park. Get out there early; it reaches capacities most days before lunchtime.
97 locals recommend
Freeman Park
1800 Canal DrTake four-wheelers or four-wheel drive vehicles out on the beach, up at Freeman Park. Get out there early; it reaches capacities most days before lunchtime.
A bit of a drive into the main city, but if you find yourself heading that way to look at the college, fine dining, or a change of pace during a longer stay - the USS North Carolina is very cool
435 locals recommend
Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NEA bit of a drive into the main city, but if you find yourself heading that way to look at the college, fine dining, or a change of pace during a longer stay - the USS North Carolina is very cool
Kure Beach Pier
100 Atlantic AveA great fishing pier in the area
Food scene
Nollie's Taco Joint
3 Pelican LnGreat street food and lunch spot; easy walking distance
One of the best bars on the island; live music weekends during summer.
175 locals recommend
SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
227 Carolina Beach Ave NOne of the best bars on the island; live music weekends during summer.
Our personal favorite restaurant on the island; unique foods - great drinks. A bit more upscale, but not formal-ware.
93 locals recommend
Soul Flavor
716 N Lake Park BlvdOur personal favorite restaurant on the island; unique foods - great drinks. A bit more upscale, but not formal-ware.
World famous donuts - get there early, there will be a long line, and they run out fast.
277 locals recommend
Britts Donuts
13 Carolina Beach Ave NWorld famous donuts - get there early, there will be a long line, and they run out fast.
The best breakfast spot on the island, with some of the most unique pancake options you can find!
78 locals recommend
Kate's Pancake House
102 S Lake Park BlvdThe best breakfast spot on the island, with some of the most unique pancake options you can find!
OK...yes, it's in a gas station. But these are the best burgers on the island. If you don't believe me, give it a Google. Swing through for lunch one day!
40 locals recommend
Island Burgers & Bites
111 Carl Winner DrOK...yes, it's in a gas station. But these are the best burgers on the island. If you don't believe me, give it a Google. Swing through for lunch one day!
A bit off the island, but an excellent casual seafood restaurant, and a "local" favorite.
41 locals recommend
Fish Bites Seafood Restaurant
6132 Carolina Beach RdA bit off the island, but an excellent casual seafood restaurant, and a "local" favorite.
If you always need to hit the best steakhouse in the area on your trip - this is the best on the island!
30 locals recommend
Lake Park Steakhouse
12 Lake Park Boulevard SouthIf you always need to hit the best steakhouse in the area on your trip - this is the best on the island!