Kimberly's Guidebook to Carolina Beach, NC
Food scene
Fork n Cork
102 Cape Fear BlvdCausal place to eat outdoors with good food and views. It does get busy, so you might want to call ahead to get your name on the waiting list.
39 abantu bendawo batusa
Hurricane Alley's
5 BoardwalkCausal place to eat outdoors with good food and views. It does get busy, so you might want to call ahead to get your name on the waiting list.
Nauti Dog
5 Cape Fear BlvdIf you like Hot dogs, this is the place!
A great place to purchase local, fresh caught seafood to cook at home when you do not feel like going out.
8 abantu bendawo batusa
Seaview Crab Company South Wilmington Seafood Retail Market
6458 Carolina Beach RdA great place to purchase local, fresh caught seafood to cook at home when you do not feel like going out.
City/town information
Wilmington
Calabash
Calabash style seafood
Sightseeing
A great place to learn about the ocean and the creatures that in habit it. They have hands on exhibits, a playground, and outdoor area to enjoy.
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I-Aquarium yaseNorth Carolina eFort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdA great place to learn about the ocean and the creatures that in habit it. They have hands on exhibits, a playground, and outdoor area to enjoy.
Outdoor things
Check out the trail where you can find the Venus Fly trap plant.
245 abantu bendawo batusa
Iphakethe yaseCarolina Beach
1010 State Park RdCheck out the trail where you can find the Venus Fly trap plant.
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Golf Cart Taxi is a fun way to get to the boardwalk
You can call to have a golf cart taxi pick you up and take you to to most places on the island. The price is $10 person. It beats having to pay for parking which is $5 an hour with a maximum of $25 per day.
A more traditional taxi company is Ebb Tide Taxi. A very reasonable priced way to get around the island.
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Fireworks on Thursday night
Carolina Beach puts on a fireworks display on Thursday nights during the summer months.
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Saturday's Farmers market is fun to explore
Local vendors in the area that offer local food and crafts. It is located at Carolina Lake in Carolina Beach.
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Beach Towels and Sandals
It is hot and sunny here during prime time. Be sure to have sunscreen to protect your skin and sandals to protect your feet. The sand can get very hot!