Welcome to Carolina Beach, NC

It's no accident Carolina Beach is situated on a spot of land called Pleasure Island. For many visitors, this timeless beach town exemplifies the classic summer playgrounds of years gone by.

It's all here: the fishing piers filled with kids and old-timers alike angling for their first big one. The boardwalk, perfect for evening strolls and ice cream cones. The arcades, as challenging and addictive as when you were a teenager. The gazebo, paddleboats and miniature golf. And of course the clean, uncrowded ribbon of beach by the warm ocean waters.

In addition to its nostalgic charm, Carolina Beach also boasts an active charter boat basin - home to offshore fishing excursions and nightly party cruises - a state park full of coastal vegetation (think Venus Flytrap!), fine locally owned restaurants, and shopping for everything from sunglasses to surfboards to area souvenirs.

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