The Endless Summer Carolina Beach Guidebook

Katie
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 South
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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!
A great option for a rainy day or a fun place to take the kids!
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Pohjois-Carolinan akvaario Fort Fisherissä
900 Loggerhead Rd
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A 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 Blvd
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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 ;)
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
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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 S
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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.
Looking for a bike, surf board, or SUP? Tony's got you covered!
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Tony Silvagni Surf School
107 Charlotte Ave
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Looking 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 Beachin osavaltion puisto
1010 State Park Rd
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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.
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 Dr
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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!
(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
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(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

Delicious coffee and just 0.2miles from the condo
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Majik Beanz Espresso
10 S Lake Park Blvd
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Delicious 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 Rd
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Local fresh fruits + veggies, pre-prepared meals, coffee bar, beer & more! (Katie's favorite is their iced cold-brew coffee with coconut milk!)
Wine Bar & Coffee Shop!
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Crush & Grind
7 Harper Avenue
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Wine 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 N
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Only 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 Blvd
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If 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 Blvd
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Usually a line during the summer for breakfast, but it's worth it!
Biscuits & pies, say no more!
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The Southerly Biscuit & Pie
1206 N Lake Park Blvd
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Biscuits & pies, say no more!
Just off the island, but they make a great bagel!
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Island Beverage
1206 N Lake Park Blvd
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Just off the island, but they make a great bagel!
Coffee, smoothies, healthy breakfasts & lunch!
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Malama Cafe
108 Cape Fear Blvd
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Coffee, 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 Ln
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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.
Come hungry, these burritos are HUGE!
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Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn *CB LOCATION*
1140-A N Lake Park Blvd
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Come 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 Blvd
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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 ☺
Good old fashioned southern cooking at a great price!
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A & G Barbecue & Chicken
800 S Lake Park Blvd
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Good old fashioned southern cooking at a great price!
New epic location on the boardwalk and serving up some tasty dogs!
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Nauti Dog
5 Cape Fear Blvd
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New 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 Boardwalk
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Newly 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 Blvd
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The 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 Blvd
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Yummy 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 N
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Fun 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 Blvd
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Authentic 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 Blvd
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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!
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 Blvd
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If 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 Blvd
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Tasty 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 Avenue
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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.
Tasty chowder and crab cakes!
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Michael's Seafood Restaurant
1206 N Lake Park Blvd
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Tasty 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 Blvd
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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!
Pizza is always a good idea!
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Fentoni pizza
1018 Carolina Beach Ave N
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Pizza 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 Blvd
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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’!
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 Blvd
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The perfect place for a sunset cocktail over the water! They also have live music on the weekends.
Traditional Irish Pub in the middle of C.B.
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HopLite Irish Pub and Restaurant
720 N Lake Park Blvd
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Traditional 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 Ave
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A 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 Blvd
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Great 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 Rd
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The 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 Boulevard
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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.
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 Rd
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Quaint 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 Blvd
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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.
Just about a mile from the condo.
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CVS
901 Dow Rd N
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Just 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 Blvd
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If 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 Blvd
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No trip to the beach is complete without Ice Cream! Squigley's is a local favorite.
Creative sweets that kids of all ages will love!
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Scoopin' Yummies
1206 N Lake Park Blvd
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Creative sweets that kids of all ages will love!