Location: Carolina Beach
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Carolina Beach’s old-fashioned seaside fun is centered on the vintage boardwalk dotted with pizza, doughnut and ice cream stands. Nearby, summer amusements abound, including miniature golf, batting cages, rides and an arcade. Enjoy live music venues, tiki bars and fresh seafood served with views of the Atlantic Ocean. You can surf or paddleboard, hike the white sand trails of Carolina Beach State Park or just take in the sea, sun and sights.
Restaurants in Carolina Beach
1. Salty Dog Yoga & Surf
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Situated by the sea in Carolina Beach, NC, Salty Dog is a welcoming yoga studio with a laid back island vibe. We are passionate about yoga, wellness, play and the great outdoors. From the unique workshops that we offer to the regular classes on our schedule, we seek ways to connect and inspire our community. We don’t confine our practice to the four walls of a studio, we enjoy taking our practice out to the beach, the park and other local surroundings. At Salty Dog, our yoga practice doesn’t end when we step off the mat, that is just the beginning. We believe service to be an integral part of the yogic path and participate in philanthropic opportunities throughout the year that are near and dear to our hearts, supporting our local community and beyond. We invite you to come join us, kick off your shoes, take some deep breaths, leave with some new found friends and a full cup.
Reviewed By SimplyAnde1
I love Salty Dog Yoga & Surf! They have a great selection of classes, at all times of the day and evening, the owner Mandy is amazing and they have incredible, experienced yoga instructors. I've had a monthly membership for several months now, and love the ease of going to classes anytime I want and as often as I want. Some of my favorite classes are the full moon and new moon yin classes with sound bowls when I'm feeling like taking a low-key class, and power vinyasa when I'm feeling more energetic. I also love how tight-knit the Salty Dog community is. Everyone is friendly, loving, and it feels like family. I highly recommend this yoga studio!
2. The Veggie Wagon
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By 890jant - Sylva, United States
This place is awesome!! Fresh vegetables, baked breads, organic products, coffee that’s outstanding, milkshakes and the hot chocolate bar is unreal!! I can’t say enough about how great this place is. There are so many choices of high quality abs delicious food and drinks here. The staff are wonderful as well and provide great service!!
3. Island Beverage
4. Go Sauce Yourself
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Go Sauce Yourself features hundreds of different sauces, seasonings, condiments, jellies, salad dressings, and salsa. We have recently added a large beer selection including many craft beers.
5. iEscape Rooms
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 39 reviews
You are "trapped" in a themed room with some friends or family. You must observe your surroundings, find clues and solve puzzles in order to escape, oh yeah you only have 60 minutes. iEscape Rooms is designed to provide an immersive experience that challenges ones wits and problem solving. Do you have what it takes ... to ESCAPE?
Reviewed By mnjanderson
Great fun for our family ! Our teenage daughters loved attempting to solve the puzzles we had in Cel Block D and Tomb Raider. The escape rooms are really well done with great attention to detail. This was by far my favorite even though we didn't succeed. Highly recommend and bring your "A" game for solving puzzles and working together to solve them!
6. Crush & Grind
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By patrickaustin20 - Raleigh, United States
This was a great spot at Carolina Beach very close to the beach. Drip coffee was excellent and wife got a vanilla latte which she really enjoyed.
7. The Fat Pelican
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 197 reviews
Reviewed By 420christyb - Knoxville, United States
We loved coming here each evening for a night cap. The inside and outside space is so unique and each affords a different experience. The beer selection is superb and they have a few wines too!
8. Island Massage & Spa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 87 reviews
Island Massage & Spa is a locally owned beach boutique Spa in Carolina Beach on beautiful Pleasure Island, NC. Offering individual attention and personalized service with every appointment. From the moment you enter the quaint Spa, all of your senses will be awakened, aromatherapy fills the air, tranquil music flows, calming colors remind you of the sea, and finally the stress melts away with your customized treatment. Whether you have aches and pains, or just need to de-stress. Relax ... let go of daily stress. Renew ... aches and pains. Rewind ...take back time with a spa treatment.
Reviewed By Kclj1436 - Ellijay, United States
I had been wanting to get a full hour massage. We are here for the week on vacation. I finally decided I would call today to see if there was an appointment available. My husband actually made me an appointment for a one hour got stone massage with Katelyn. She was amazing! I felt like butter! So glad I did it!!!
9. Tastebuds Popcorn Carolina Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Tastebuds Popcorn creates the world's best popcorn right here in NC! Only the best ingredients are used to make our 200+ flavors, and we always have 100 varieties of gourmet popcorn on hand! Check out our tins, gift baskets and frequent buyer program. There is a flavor for everyone's tastebuds, so pop in and see for yourself!
10. Carolina Beach Arcade
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 47 reviews
Located right on the boardwalk right beside Shelby Jeans in Carolina Beach, NC Best Arcade on the Beach in North Carolina!
Reviewed By KDonk - Fort Wayne, United States
we went twice I will admit and at one point we hit a jackpot and were able to let a random little boy pick a giant stuffed animal, which made it even more fun. They have a good selection of games, the machines are friendly (IMO) and it is clean with restrooms.
