10 Free Things to do in Carolina Beach That You Shouldn't Miss

November 10, 2021 Leonardo Torrence

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. The Veggie Wagon

608 Lake Park Blvd S, Carolina Beach, NC 28428-5327 +1 910-805-3014 http://www.theveggiewagon.com/
Excellent
81%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

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!!

2. 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
Excellent
94%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 16 reviews

Island Beverage

3. Go Sauce Yourself

11 Boardwalk Suite 130, Carolina Beach, NC 28428-5577 +1 910-833-0989 http://www.bbqandhotsauces.com/
Excellent
92%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 13 reviews

Go Sauce Yourself

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.

4. Crush & Grind

7 Harper Ave, Carolina Beach, NC 28428-4960 +1 910-707-0909 https://www.facebook.com/crushandgrindinc/
Excellent
89%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 18 reviews

Crush & Grind

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.

5. 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
Excellent
59%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

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.

6. High Tide Lounge

1800 Carolina Beach Ave N, Carolina Beach, NC 28428-5921 +1 910-458-0807 https://www.facebook.com/HighTideLoungeCB/
Excellent
50%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 14 reviews

High Tide Lounge

Reviewed By V7418OJstephenn

Stayed for a week in the nearby North Pier Ocean Villas. Our go-to place for cocktails, lunch, dinner and snacks. View from 3rd floor deck is outstanding. Very reasonable prices and friendly service.

7. The Fat Pelican

8 Lake Park Blvd S, Carolina Beach, NC 28428-5131 +1 910-458-4061 http://www.thefatpelican.com/
Excellent
64%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

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!

8. Tastebuds Popcorn Carolina Beach

1204 Lake Park Blvd N A1, Carolina Beach, NC 28428-4163 +1 910-636-3464 [email protected] http://squareup.com/store/tastebudspopcorncb
Excellent
78%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 9 reviews

Tastebuds Popcorn Carolina Beach

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!

9. Carolina Beach

Carolina Beach Ave S and Harper Ave, Carolina Beach, NC 28428 http://www.carolinabeach.org/about_us/beach_strand.php
Excellent
62%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 37 reviews

Carolina Beach

Reviewed By mbaum3 - Blythewood, United States

In November not crowded at all and the temperature is still comfortable for lounging on the beach. The beach is beautiful with lots of sand, clean, and plenty of room to spread out. Our hotel was right on the beach with very easy access.

10. Carolina Beach Arcade

103 Carolina Beach Ave N, Carolina Beach, NC 28428 https://www.facebook.com/pg/CarolinaBeachArcade
Excellent
51%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 47 reviews

Carolina Beach Arcade

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.

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