What to do and see in Carolina Beach, North Carolina (NC): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

September 11, 2021 Rosalyn Ihle

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. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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!

6. 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!!

7. Sea Legs Pedal Pub

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5.0 based on 70 reviews

Sea Legs Pedal Pub

Sea Legs Pedal Pub is the most enjoyable boating experience in Carolina Beach and Beaufort, NC! Whether you’re looking for a relaxing boat tour for your family, a fun party cruise for your bachelor/bachelorette party, a cool new way to celebrate your birthday, or you’re just looking for a few seats on a mixed tour with friends; Sea Legs Pedal Pub is one of the most unforgettable and fun things to do at the NC coast! Find your seat at the bar, grab a drink (or two) and start pedaling. You pedal. We steer. All you need to do is BYOB and enjoy the 90-minute ride. Don’t worry, there’s a motor to help along the way!

8. Carolina Beach State Park

1010 State Park Road, Carolina Beach, NC 28428 +1 910-458-8206 [email protected] http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/cabe/main.php
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4.5 based on 433 reviews

Carolina Beach State Park

Reviewed By 962anthonyp - Charleston, United States

This is one of the few places in the state where the Venus Flytrap grows wild. While there are several carnivorous plants here, the flytrap draws the crowd. Unfortunately, it also draws cretins that steal the plants - to the point while we were there, they could only find one in an easily accessed viewing area. Not to worry, the rangers and the local university are on the case. They have been nursing flytraps and relocate many every year. One can learn about these and other amazing plants via ranger guided tours that are offered by the park. In addition, this particular park offers several trails of varied difficulty with different views and experiences, playgrounds, and picnics areas. This park is amazing and definitely worth a stop. You will want to go by the visitor center and see some of the plants grown by the rangers and the local university, as well as learn a bit more about them and find out about events in the park - of which there are plenty.

9. The Fat Pelican

8 Lake Park Blvd S, Carolina Beach, NC 28428-5131 +1 910-458-4061 http://www.thefatpelican.com/
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4.5 based on 197 reviews

The Fat Pelican

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!

10. Island Massage & Spa

1204 Lake Park Blvd N Unit A1, Carolina Beach, NC 28428-4163 +1 910-795-8561 [email protected] http://www.islandmassagedayspa.com/
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4.5 based on 87 reviews

Island Massage & Spa

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!!!

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