Guidebook for Kure Beach
Parks & Nature
Nature reserve with a few trails. Accessible by kayak! Lot's of birds. It can be a challenging paddle if the wind is blowing hard.
Zeke's Island Reserve
Nature reserve with a few trails. Accessible by kayak! Lot's of birds. It can be a challenging paddle if the wind is blowing hard.
Carolina Beach State Park
1010 State Park RdHiking and jogging trails, boat ramp and marina.
You can purchase a pass and drive on this part of Carolina Beach. You definitely need a 4WD vehicle and plenty of clearance. You can rent Jeeps and purchase a day pass for a fun day fishing or chilling. Be prepared for crowds on weekends.
97 locals recommend
Freeman Park
1800 Canal DrYou can purchase a pass and drive on this part of Carolina Beach. You definitely need a 4WD vehicle and plenty of clearance. You can rent Jeeps and purchase a day pass for a fun day fishing or chilling. Be prepared for crowds on weekends.
Sightseeing
Civil War fort built by the Confederate Army to protect the Cape Fear Inlet. Trails, cannons, historical plaques and what not...
315 locals recommend
Fort Fisher State Historic Site
1610 Fort Fisher Blvd SCivil War fort built by the Confederate Army to protect the Cape Fear Inlet. Trails, cannons, historical plaques and what not...
Awesome NC State Aquarium! Both fresh and saltwater species, bird walk and touch tank. Great for the whole family.
550 locals recommend
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdAwesome NC State Aquarium! Both fresh and saltwater species, bird walk and touch tank. Great for the whole family.
Entertainment & Activities
A typical southeastern pier experience. Arcade games, ice cream, pier fishing and supplies, people watching, bird watching all while wondering if you will fall through the cracks between the boards (but that's absurd).
93 locals recommend
Kure Beach Pier
100 Atlantic AveA typical southeastern pier experience. Arcade games, ice cream, pier fishing and supplies, people watching, bird watching all while wondering if you will fall through the cracks between the boards (but that's absurd).
This is the place for your beach rental needs. I work here and lead the kayak tours, they are really fun! Tell them Pirate Phil sent you and I'll lead you on an authentic inshore kayak trip. They also will rent bikes, umbrellas and more.
57 locals recommend
Pleasure Island Rentals
2 N Lake Park BlvdThis is the place for your beach rental needs. I work here and lead the kayak tours, they are really fun! Tell them Pirate Phil sent you and I'll lead you on an authentic inshore kayak trip. They also will rent bikes, umbrellas and more.
This is the heart of CB history. The boardwalk at Carolina Beach has a rich history and is full of games, arcades, carnival rides, bars, restaurants, ice cream shops and more. Great for people watching or bringing the family.
184 locals recommend
Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Carolina Beach Avenue SouthThis is the heart of CB history. The boardwalk at Carolina Beach has a rich history and is full of games, arcades, carnival rides, bars, restaurants, ice cream shops and more. Great for people watching or bringing the family.
The Mate Charters
1330 St Joseph StNear shore, offshore and Gulf Stream fishing. This man will put you on the catch!
Essentials
This is a small, independent provider but they have a great selections. Fruit, veggies, breads, cheeses, beer, wine, brewed coffee and frozen meals. It's worth a stop.
86 locals recommend
The Veggie Wagon
3315 Masonboro Loop RdThis is a small, independent provider but they have a great selections. Fruit, veggies, breads, cheeses, beer, wine, brewed coffee and frozen meals. It's worth a stop.
It's a grocery store. It's called Food Lion, or better known as the "Food Dog". But not for the food, the logo looks more like a dog than a lion. It's also more fun to say, "I'm running up to the Food Dog to grab some juice" I think. It's got pretty much anything you need, but it does get busy at peak times because it's the best thing on the island. You can also consider the Sea Merchant on Cape Fear Blvd for basics.
99 locals recommend
Food Lion
6400-1 Carolina Beach RdIt's a grocery store. It's called Food Lion, or better known as the "Food Dog". But not for the food, the logo looks more like a dog than a lion. It's also more fun to say, "I'm running up to the Food Dog to grab some juice" I think. It's got pretty much anything you need, but it does get busy at peak times because it's the best thing on the island. You can also consider the Sea Merchant on Cape Fear Blvd for basics.
The oldest grocery store you may ever go into. Friendly folks and you can get in and out quickly.
25 locals recommend
The Sea Merchants
257 Cape Fear BlvdThe oldest grocery store you may ever go into. Friendly folks and you can get in and out quickly.
CVS
901 Dow Rd NIt's a drug store.
Getting Around
Rent street legal golf carts here. They are awesome and the carts are super nice!
28 locals recommend
Sunfun Rentals
505 N Lake Park BlvdRent street legal golf carts here. They are awesome and the carts are super nice!
Food Scene
Because, donuts... Crazy (good) flavors and decent fresh brewed coffee.
65 locals recommend
Wake N Bake Donuts - Carolina Beach
1401 N Lake Park BlvdBecause, donuts... Crazy (good) flavors and decent fresh brewed coffee.
Great food made with fresh ingredients. Specials everyday and seasonal menu. I think they are on Facebook...
93 locals recommend
Soul Flavor
716 N Lake Park BlvdGreat food made with fresh ingredients. Specials everyday and seasonal menu. I think they are on Facebook...
Not for large groups. The BEST pork chops in 5 counties and other traditional Italian items. You're a fool if you don't get a chop...
109 locals recommend
Freddie's Restaurant
105 K AvenueNot for large groups. The BEST pork chops in 5 counties and other traditional Italian items. You're a fool if you don't get a chop...
Good beach style eats. Friendly bartenders and good seafood. It's also good for a small group catching a sports game while the kids are in the arcade next door.
58 locals recommend
Jack Mackerels Island Grill
113 K AvenueGood beach style eats. Friendly bartenders and good seafood. It's also good for a small group catching a sports game while the kids are in the arcade next door.
Calabash style seafood. Huge platters of flounder, shrimp, clams, hushpuppies and other food. Good family spot.
14 locals recommend
Big Daddy's Seafood Restaurant
206 K AvenueCalabash style seafood. Huge platters of flounder, shrimp, clams, hushpuppies and other food. Good family spot.
Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn *CB LOCATION*
1140-A N Lake Park BlvdCrazy good burritos and tacos.
Busy little hole in the wall. It's the original location of a now regional franchise. Great steamed seafood and a good crowd. Be prepared to get to know your neighbors!
115 locals recommend
Shuckin' Shack
6 N Lake Park BlvdBusy little hole in the wall. It's the original location of a now regional franchise. Great steamed seafood and a good crowd. Be prepared to get to know your neighbors!
Cape Fear Boil Company
1140 N Lake Park BlvdThey will deliver the boil. You cook it and serve it!
Drinks & Nightlife
Choose your own bottle of beer out of the walk in cooler, pay for the beer and drink the beer on the patio. I bet there are 1,000 different beers in that walk in... Fun spot late night too.
165 locals recommend
The Fat Pelican
8 S Lake Park BlvdChoose your own bottle of beer out of the walk in cooler, pay for the beer and drink the beer on the patio. I bet there are 1,000 different beers in that walk in... Fun spot late night too.
Irish pub with food. Also has a good number of TVs for sporting events. It's kinda small, but with some outdoor space.
22 locals recommend
HopLite Irish Pub and Restaurant
720 N Lake Park BlvdIrish pub with food. Also has a good number of TVs for sporting events. It's kinda small, but with some outdoor space.
Bar with food. Need a Bud and a Burger? This is your place.
34 locals recommend
The Dive Food & Spirits
6 N Lake Park BlvdBar with food. Need a Bud and a Burger? This is your place.