Carolina Beach, NC

Carolina Beach is located on the Atlantic Coast of Southeastern North Carolina, 15 miles from the historic city of Wilmington uniquely situated between the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean.

Hospitality has long been a trademark of Carolina Beach. It is a unique resort community and makes a pleasant vacation stop any time, year round. Located 30 miles from the gulf stream, the mild temperatures and warm waters offer endless hours of fun from mid-April through November; from relaxing and sunning on the white beaches, to fishing, boating, surfing or wave riding in the blue-green ocean.

Conditions on Carolina Beach are perfect to enjoy water sports, surf fishing, pier fishing, deep-sea fishing, skiing, knee boarding, body surfing ? the possibilities are unlimited! USLA certified Lifeguards are on duty from Memorial Day through Labor Day. When the sun goes down, the fun begins! Carolina Beach is home to a Boardwalk fully equipped with arcades, food establishments, and a gazebo where there is live music on the weekends. Its active charter boat basin at the Municipal Marina offers nightly moonlight cruises with dancing and offshore fishing excursions.

Carolina Beach has a lively central business district with a wholesome family environment and a wide variety of shopping facilities, from small specialty shops to shopping centers. Fresh, locally caught seafood is plentiful at many of the fine restaurants, as well as Italian, and Mexican, convenience food, home cookin', steaks or barbeque.

Accommodations include charming motels and inns, family cottages and luxurious condominium rentals. Churches of most denominations are located right on the Island. The community parks include swings, ball fields, tennis courts and basketball courts. The state park offers nature trails, a marina and camping. Three beautifully designed and maintained golf courses are located within 10 miles.

Since the mid 1800s, Carolina Beach has been a favorite getaway spot for the residents of nearby Wilmington. But the secret of the sleepy seaside village is out and more retirees are calling Carolina Beach their full-time home.

Located on Pleasure Island, uniquely situated between the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean, what Carolina Beach is most known for, besides a relaxing lifestyle, is fishing. In fact, Carolina Beach claims to have some of the best fishing in the country. Anglers can test their skills from one of several fishing piers located in and around the community, wade into the warm Atlantic waters to try surf fishing, or venture out into the Gulf Stream, only 30 miles off shore.

Carolina Beach residents take pride in the community's nostalgic charm and wholesome family atmosphere. The community remains very much a hold over from the 50's era beach community, with its boardwalk, complete with Ferris wheel, arcade and shops. On weekends residents and tourists alike can enjoy live music on the boardwalk gazebo.

Residents of the quiet burg will never be in want of something to do. Carolina Beach has both a marina and boat landing, and the nearby Carolina Beach State Park offers scenic hiking and camping. The area is also home to the carnivorous plant, the Venus Flytrap, where they grow wild in the dunes. For those seeking a more civilized form of recreation, annual festivities include the Island of Light Holiday Flotilla, which draws boat owners from all over the area, and the Beach Blast Music Festival.

Carolina Beach is home to a vibrant, but small, business district, featuring charming local businesses. But only a short drive from metropolitan Wilmington, Carolina Beach residents have access to outstanding medical facilities, national retail and restaurant chains, and many cultural events. But at the end of a busy day of shopping, the quiet solitude of home at Carolina Beach is only a short drive away.

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