Carolina Beach
If you're looking for some of the best day trips from North Carolina during the summer or one last trip before winter, Carolina Beach is a great option. The beach offers an original kind of beach experience from the past with old-time beach charm combined with a fun, family-friendly spin for today. Visitors can experience a vintage, nationally-recognized seaside boardwalk, live music, miles of beautiful beach, world-class fishing, one-of-a-kind festivals and events, and all kinds of people united by good times that are unmistakably Carolina Beach.
There is always something out of the ordinary to do in Carolina Beach, whether you are here for a long vacation or day trip. At Carolina Beach State Park, hike a scenic white-sand trail leading to an overlook with gorgeous views of the Cape Fear River. Watch a shark swim right in front of you – in a 235,000-gallon saltwater tank at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. For the history buffs, explore the Civil War’s largest land/sea battle site at Fort Fisher State Historic Site and Civil War Museum.
Experience a vibrant nightlife that’s curiously entertaining by visiting local favorites from tiki bars to colorful island hot spots, including one that features a surfing cow on the roof! Groove to the tunes at area venues and festivals from North Carolina’s biggest beach music festival on the coast to blues and jazz.
- Tripadvisor Rating: 4.0/5
- Admission: Free
- Opening Hours: Daily
- Best Places to Stay: Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Golden Sands Motel
- Location: North Carolina
