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Carolina Beach, North Carolina

There’s Only One Carolina Beach

A vintage beachside boardwalk, state park, miles of alluring beach, first-class fishing, live music and more add to the allure of a Carolina Beach vacation.

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Carolina Beach, North Carolina

There’s Only One Carolina Beach

A vintage beachside boardwalk, state park, miles of alluring beach, first-class fishing, live music and more add to the allure of a Carolina Beach vacation.

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May 08

26th Annual Cape Fear Disabled Sportsman Fishing Tournament

May 8, 2026

Kure Beach Fishing Pier

May 09

Recurring | Yoga on Kure Beach

May 9, 2026 - November 14, 2026

Kure Beach Yoga

May 09

USA Beach Wrestling Nationals

May 9, 2026 - May 10, 2026

Beach Strand between Hampton Inn & Courtyard by Marriott

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Beyond Typical Beach Fare

Thanks to a blossoming food scene, visitors to Carolina Beach can indulge their palates alongside a laid-back island vacation.

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In Carolina Beach, playtime fits right into a day of island fun, whether you’re planning to hit the beach, stroll the Boardwalk or take a...

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About Carolina Beach

See slightly out of the ordinary places and local characters that give Carolina Beach its iconic personality.

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