Cenita’s guidebook
Food scene
Bright, modern cafe featuring delicious coffee and tea, and fresh, healthy food options. Vegan and gluten free options available.
37 residents recomanen
Malama Cafe
108 Cape Fear BlvdBright, modern cafe featuring delicious coffee and tea, and fresh, healthy food options. Vegan and gluten free options available.
Authentic Thai restaurant with delicious Thai family recipes. Dine in or call ahead for a "to go" order.
48 residents recomanen
Ida Thai Cuisine
5920 N Lake Park BlvdAuthentic Thai restaurant with delicious Thai family recipes. Dine in or call ahead for a "to go" order.
A specialty hot dog restaurant right on the boardwalk with an extensive menu including salads, sandwiches, deconstructed bowl, and many vegan/gluten free dishes.
42 residents recomanen
Nauti Dog
5 Cape Fear BlvdA specialty hot dog restaurant right on the boardwalk with an extensive menu including salads, sandwiches, deconstructed bowl, and many vegan/gluten free dishes.
Italian restaurant boasting a full menu of sandwiches, pasta, pizza, and more. Gluten free meals available.
52 residents recomanen
Uncle Vinny's Pizzeria & Ristorante
1012 S Lake Park BlvdItalian restaurant boasting a full menu of sandwiches, pasta, pizza, and more. Gluten free meals available.
Our absolute favorite breakfast spot - offers a variety of breakfast sandwich options, pastries, tater tots and other breakfast favorites. Plant based and gluten free options available.
40 residents recomanen
Island Beverage
1206 N Lake Park BlvdOur absolute favorite breakfast spot - offers a variety of breakfast sandwich options, pastries, tater tots and other breakfast favorites. Plant based and gluten free options available.
A Carolina Beach favorite. Located on the boardwalk, only serves glazed, and is cash only!
277 residents recomanen
Britts Donuts
13 Carolina Beach Ave NA Carolina Beach favorite. Located on the boardwalk, only serves glazed, and is cash only!
Drinks
Craft brewery that's family friendly and features a disc golf course. Check their social media platforms for nightly events.
71 residents recomanen
Good Hops Brewing
811 Harper AveCraft brewery that's family friendly and features a disc golf course. Check their social media platforms for nightly events.
Voted #1 dive bar in NC, the Fat Pelican features a walk-in cooler where you can select your own beer and is open until 2AM.
165 residents recomanen
The Fat Pelican
8 S Lake Park BlvdVoted #1 dive bar in NC, the Fat Pelican features a walk-in cooler where you can select your own beer and is open until 2AM.
Craft beer and wine bar that's kid friendly. There are games to play and a calendar of special events.
40 residents recomanen
Island Beverage
1206 N Lake Park BlvdCraft beer and wine bar that's kid friendly. There are games to play and a calendar of special events.
City/town information
Historic downtown featuring a riverwalk lined with markets, boutiques, and art galleries. Packed with great food spots, cafes, and bars.
207 residents recomanen
Wilmington
Historic downtown featuring a riverwalk lined with markets, boutiques, and art galleries. Packed with great food spots, cafes, and bars.
Take a ferry over from Fort Fisher to explore museums, galleries, parks, and shops.
242 residents recomanen
Southport
Take a ferry over from Fort Fisher to explore museums, galleries, parks, and shops.
Rentals
Golf carts are a popular and convenient way to get around Carolina Beach. Most reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance and require a 2-day minimum reservation. Visit SunFun rentals website for more information.
28 residents recomanen
Sunfun Rentals
505 N Lake Park BlvdGolf carts are a popular and convenient way to get around Carolina Beach. Most reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance and require a 2-day minimum reservation. Visit SunFun rentals website for more information.
Extensive inventory of beach gear - kayaks, surfboards, paddle boards, and bicycles. They rent and set up umbrellas and beach chairs as well.
57 residents recomanen
Pleasure Island Rentals
2 N Lake Park BlvdExtensive inventory of beach gear - kayaks, surfboards, paddle boards, and bicycles. They rent and set up umbrellas and beach chairs as well.
Beach
South Carolina Public Beach Access is closest to the house with only a 7 min walk.
266 residents recomanen
Carolina Beach
South Carolina Public Beach Access is closest to the house with only a 7 min walk.
Àrea recreativa estatal de Fort Fisher
1000 Loggerhead RoadHistoric site with beach drive out.
To Do
Aquari de Carolina del Nord a Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdA family entertainment center that includes a waterpark, mini golf, laser tag, go kart, bumper cars, and more. Located in Wilmington. Certain attractions are seasonal so visit the website for more information.
138 residents recomanen
Parc d'atraccions familiar Jungle Rapids
5320 Oleander DrA family entertainment center that includes a waterpark, mini golf, laser tag, go kart, bumper cars, and more. Located in Wilmington. Certain attractions are seasonal so visit the website for more information.
Recomanacions sobre la ciutat
Frases útils
How to sound like a local
Call Carolina Beach "the Island" to sound like a local.
Com moure's per aquí
Golf carts are a popular way to get around
You'll see plenty of golf carts riding around the Island. Bicycles are another fun and convenient option. Check out my guidebook for rental information.
No t'ho perdis
Certain locations/attractions are seasonal
Be sure to check the websites of places you'd like to visit to ensure they're open.