Region > Carolina Beach

South of Wilmington lies the area know as Pleasure Island. Technically, peninsula, Pleasure Island is separated from the mainland by Snows Cut, which is a man-made waterway connecting the Intercoastal Waterway to the Cape Fear River. Pleasure Island consists of Carolina Beach, a popular vacation destination for tourists from all over the country, Kure Beach, which is an upscale are of independent beach homes and high-end rental properties. And then there is Ft. Fisher, which is a park and historic site where you will find the NC Aquarium.

El Cazador

Why not feel like you’re in Mexico while on vacation in Carolina Beach? Everybody loves Mexican food—which is why so many beach visitors make a family night of it at El Cazador Mexican Restaurant.

101 Lake Park Blvd N
Ph: (910) 458-5226

Good Hops Brewing Company

Good Hops Brewing is Carolina Beach’s entry in the growing collection of craft breweries piping up around Wilmington. You fins their taps in some of the best restaurants in Wilmington, but you can’t beat going to the source.

811 Harper Avenue
Ph: (706) 713-1594

The Lazy Pirate Sports Grill

The Lazy Pirate features pub food like wings, burgers and sandwiches in addition to great seafood dishes in a fun atmosphere with beach volleyball, corn hole, axe throwing and lots of TVs for live sports.

701 North Lake Park Boulevard
Ph: (910) 458-5299

IHOP Family Restaurant Carolina Beach Road

24 Hour IHOP Family Restaurant at 5628 Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington, NC, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner anytime.

5628 Carolina Beach Road
Ph: 910.859.7010

Jack Mackerel's Island Grill — 113 K Avenue  •  Ph: 910-458-7668

Fish Bites Seafood Restaurant — 6132 Carolina Beach Road