The 10 Best Things to do in Carolina Beach, North Carolina (NC)

December 8, 2021 Kandra Bartel

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. Tony Silvagni Surf School

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5.0 based on 85 reviews

Tony Silvagni Surf School

Private/group surf lessons, surf camps, kayak/paddleboard tours, and our business offers free delivery and pick up on beach equipment of the following items our business rents: beach chairs and umbrellas with drink holder tables, surfboards, paddleboards, kayaks, bikes, skimboards, bodyboards, coolers and so much more. Our shop has retail items including sunscreen, hats, t-shirts/sweatshirts, rashguards, surf accessories, drinks, and so much more. Come visit us!

2. Salty Dog Yoga & Surf

915 A North Lake Park Blvd Behind Shore Break Bikes on Bennett Ave, Carolina Beach, NC 28428-5125 +1 910-707-3012 [email protected] http://www.saltydogyogasurf.com
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5.0 based on 17 reviews

Salty Dog Yoga & Surf

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!

3. Paddle NC

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5.0 based on 479 reviews

Paddle NC

Experience your environment from a different perspective. Paddle NC provides spectacular, NC State Park, kayak and paddle board (SUP) nature tours and rentals.Our guided and self guided kayak and paddle board tours turn your day into an adventure as you paddle where Native Americans and early European settlers once called home. These are the same waters that played a major part in the golden age o

4. Carolina Beach Pontoon Rental

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5.0 based on 27 reviews

Carolina Beach Pontoon Rental

New, clean, well-maintained 10-12 passenger pontoons Your the Captain Drivers can be hired for an additional fee USCG Approved safety equipment Water-Way Chart Daily and Weekly Rentals Sightsee, Swim, Dolphin Watch Explore the the Intra-Coastal Waterway VHF Radio Changing Room Boarding Ladder Retractable Bimini Top DOG Friendly Pack a Picnic Basket

5. Wilmington Jet Ski Rentals

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5.0 based on 22 reviews

Wilmington Jet Ski Rentals

Wilmington Jet Ski Rentals has been family-owned and operated since 2009. Located on the beautiful Intracoastal Waterway, only minutes away from the Atlantic Ocean, Wilmington Jet Ski Rentals provides its customers with an exhilarating and refreshing experience.

6. Carolina Beach Inshore Adventures

1401 Canal Dr, Carolina Beach, NC 28428-5988 +1 910-262-4002 [email protected] http://cbinshore.com
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5.0 based on 60 reviews

Carolina Beach Inshore Adventures

We invite you to come and explore the Carolina Coast with Captain Mark House. Let us personally guide you on your in-shore adventures. We know this may be the only trip you take to explore the lower Cape Fear region by boat so we want to make it the best experience you have ever had on the water. Our charters are taken by appointment and we try to schedule water tours and fishing adventures in such a manner as not to rush your experience. The "House Boat" is a Mckee Craft 185 center console skiff and will accomidate 2 to 4 guests. It has a T-top for plenty of shade and powered by an extremely quiet, enviromentally friendly , 4-stroke outboard motor. You tell us what you want to do, where you want to go and when you want to stop to get your feet wet and we will get you there. We can adjust our tours and adventures based on your time and budget.

Reviewed By brianhA1182FG

This was our first time going fishing and clamming on the coast. Captain Mark House ensured we had a fantastic experience. He took my 18-year-old son and I out on his boat which handled beautifully both in the ocean and inland waters. He has tremendous fishing experience and knowledge of the best spots to catch fish. We reeled in some beautiful Spanish mackerel to eat as well as some other fun fish to hook and bring in. We had a delicious lunch at Nollies just down the street from his house and than headed back out for clamming in the afternoon. We raked up lots of clams but my son and I both came to the conclusion that we prefer fishing over clamming. Of course my son caught the most fish and the biggest fish but we both had the biggest smiles at the end of the day. Thank you!

7. The Veggie Wagon

608 Lake Park Blvd S, Carolina Beach, NC 28428-5327 +1 910-805-3014 http://www.theveggiewagon.com/
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5.0 based on 95 reviews

The Veggie Wagon

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!!

8. Island Time Water Tours

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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Island Time Water Tours

Our crew have been life long residents of Carolina Beach. Come explore with us and let us tell you some interesting stories, history, cruise our beautiful waterways and RELAX!

9. Island Beverage

1206 Lake Park Blvd N Unit C, Carolina Beach, NC 28428-4165 +1 910-707-1423 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Island-Beverage/790355207674592?sk=timeline
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

Island Beverage

10. Sumthin' Beachie

809 Lake Park Blvd N, Carolina Beach, NC 28428-4828 +1 910-619-9044 http://www.sumthinbeachie.com/
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

Sumthin' Beachie

Reviewed By mikeapple01 - Carolina Beach, United States

My wife and I recently moved to CB and stopped in to check out some of the local shops and were pleasantly surprised by the gifts, artwork, furniture and more that was offered in this small but well laid out beach gift shop! We have bought multiple pieces of beach style furniture and accent pieces from here and it is good quality furniture! They keep a good rotation of inventory so you see something new every time you come in!

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