10 Piers & Boardwalks in North Carolina That You Shouldn't Miss

June 27, 2021 Alida England

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Restaurants in North Carolina

1. Jennette's Pier

7223 S Virginia Dare Trl, Nags Head, NC 27959-9129 +1 252-255-1501 http://www.jennettespier.net/
Excellent
67%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,475 reviews

Jennette's Pier

Owned and operated by the North Carolina Aquariums, Jennette's Pier offers ocean fishing, educational programs with camps and fabulous facility rentals in Oceanview Hall. The 1,000-foot long pier is open year-round but hours vary with the seasons. All fishing customers are covered by a blanket fishing license while on the pier. Pick up ice, bait, tackle, drinks, T-shirts, hats, toys and more at the Pier Shop. Large public beach access complete with free parking, bath house and outdoor showers. Help us keep it "clean and green."

Reviewed By WeSawIt2013 - Charlotte, United States

Beautiful concrete pier part of the NC Aquarium System, feels so sturdy and stable. For free, walk in and see the huge aquariums with fish identification and browse the gift shop for a souvenir. Walk out onto the pier for a small fee and do some fishing, see and read the exhibits providing information about the ocean and marine life, birds, renewable energy or people watch. Great views of the sea and beach. Parking is free but can limited at busy times.

2. Kure Beach Pier

100 Atlantic Avenue, Kure Beach, NC 28449 +1 910-458-5524 http://www.kurebeachfishingpier.com/
Excellent
64%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 472 reviews

Kure Beach Pier

Reviewed By 511joei - Charlotte, United States

The pier is old school beach. FREE to walk out and see what's biting. Reasonable cost to fish. The store has plenty of fishing supplies as well as tourist gifts, snacks, and a decent game room. A visit is a step back in time. Even if you don't fish, everyone should stroll out on a pier. Chances are good you will have up-close encounters with seabirds like wrens, gulls, and pelicans.

3. Duck Town Boardwalk

Duck, NC +1 252-255-1234 [email protected] http://www.townofduck.com/ourtownpark/
Excellent
71%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 735 reviews

Duck Town Boardwalk

Reviewed By compblue - Pittsburgh, United States

Love walking on the boardwalk. It's a nice walk, and you are able to stop in at the different shops along the way.

4. Ocean Crest Pier

1409 E Beach Dr, Oak Island, NC 28465-6557 +1 910-278-6674 http://www.oceancrestpiernc.com/
Excellent
65%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 121 reviews

Ocean Crest Pier

Reviewed By hygr

When we come to Oak Island my son loves fishing off of the pier. He meets new people every year and make new friends they talk about the fishing on the pier and fishing back where we are from and back where they are from so this pier brings fish men from all over together it’s a great place

5. Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier

100 Bogue Inlet Dr, Emerald Isle, NC 28594-2701 +1 252-354-2919 http://www.bogueinletpier.com
Excellent
62%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 277 reviews

Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier

Reviewed By threekbs

Bogue Inlet Pier is a must see when in Emerald Isle. Our family makes several visits during the week of vacation each year. It is free to enter the pier, although there are signs that parking has a fee, we have never had to pay. It is fun to walk out and watch people fishing. We have witnessed sharks, jelly fish, and rays nearly every trip. You can pay to fish, and there is a small convenience store with ice cream, drinks, snacks, souvenirs and fishing tackle. There is a restaurant attached and clean restrooms at the entrance. It can be a busy place, but generally a quiet crowd.

6. Surf City Pier

112 S Shore Dr, Surf City, Topsail Island, NC 28445-6670 +1 910-328-3521 http://www.surfcityoceanpier.com/
Excellent
50%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 212 reviews

Surf City Pier

Reviewed By dobiemomma - Salisbury, United States

Laid back friendly guy at the counter. The pier was clean and well maintained. Very family friendly for late nights fishing. Kids of all ages out with their families making memories.

7. Southport Pier and RIverwalk

Howe St, Southport, NC http://www.ncbrunswick.com/activity/southport-pier-riverwalk-southport
Excellent
70%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 376 reviews

Southport Pier and RIverwalk

Reviewed By bobjrcomptree - Durham, United States

The pier was rocking with many fishermen. They were catching too! Enjoyed just watching the fishing and the boats passing by. I never miss a chance to visit this part of Southport.

8. Lumber River Walk

Main Street, Fair Bluff, NC http://www.fairbluff.com/vistors-center
Excellent
60%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 5 reviews

Lumber River Walk

9. Gold Park

415 Dimmocks Mill Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278-2313 http://www.ci.hillsborough.nc.us/content/parks-and-recreation#Gold Park
Excellent
42%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 24 reviews

Gold Park

10. Holden Beach Fishing Pier

441 Ocean Blvd W, Holden Beach, NC 28462-1937
Excellent
62%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
0%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 29 reviews

Holden Beach Fishing Pier

Reviewed By suzan42 - Morristown, United States

We enjoyed our time on this pier and around it's base. They have a cute little setting for photo ops - which we took full advantage of. Our walk out on the pier was a sweet, enjoyable time here too, watching the waves and what people were catching from the ocean then.

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