Carolina Beach, NC
Carolina Beach is a seaside community made more interesting and colorful by the maintenance of it’s vintage charm. Located 15 miles south of Wilmington, NC, on the northern end of Pleasure Island which consists of Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Fort Fisher.
The convergence of the Cape Fear River, the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean male fishing near Carolina Beach the best around.
Carolina Beach Lake Park is - according to the Guinness Book of World Records - is the largest freshwater lake (11 acres) near saltwater.
The 761-acre Carolina Beach State Park is home to the rare and beautiful Venus Fly Trap as well as other nature trails, campsites, visitor center, a marina and educational programs.
The sights and sounds of family fun await you at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk, named one of the most awesome boardwalks in America by Budget Travel. The summer season brings amusement rides, seasonal live music and weekly fireworks.
Only 15 miles away, the quaint downtown district of Wilmington, NC offers a variety of architectural styles and moss-draped live oaks line the city’s National Register Historic District, spanning more than 230 blocks. From horse-drawn carriage rides on the old brick-lined streets to the rhythm of live music along the riverfront, Wilmington embraces influences from the past and present.