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Carolina Beach Trip Ideas

Colorful Experiences Await 

A getaway to colorful Carolina Beach delivers experiences that extend beyond sand and surf. Seize the day hiking state parks, home to carnivorous plants, then take to the water on a guided kayak eco-tour. Foodies will find a blossoming foodie scene where calbash-style cuisine meets locally-sourced sea-to-table fare. Live music, festivals and local dive bars with character galore keep the adventures going from sunup to sundown. From couples to friends, find special interests to take your vacation to the next level.

Joggers Carolina Beach State Park

Active Adventures & Wellness

From surfing to kayaking, hiking trails and beach workouts, immerse yourself in land and sea activities with an active vacation. Rise and shine with beach yoga, hang ten with a surf lesson from an Olympic gold medalist then pedal along the Island Greenway or hike trails at a local state park. There's no shortage of outdoor fun to be had.

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Hidden Sanctuaries and Hidden Gems

See one of the world's rarest carnivorous plants, take a four-wheel-drive adventure along the shore and learn the history of a 50-foot sand dune. Discover treasures and hidden gems to make your getaway to Carolina Beach unique.

Discover Hidden Sanctuaries

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Off the Beaten Path

Curate a one-of-a-kind vacation by taking the path less traveled with these themed trip ideas and unexpected things to do. 

Go Offbeat

Carolina Dreamin Mural

Tour Colorful Murals

Carolina Beach's community murals program welcomes visitors with vibrant wall art at the Boardwalk, near island tiki bars and beyond. Snap a selfie on a self-guided tour of Carolina Beach's murals.

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Cocktails, Brews & Drinks with a View

Libations and good times await at oceanside tiki bars, restaurants with curated craft cocktails and a local brewery beer garden.

A couple enjoys a romantic dinner at Salt Fish Restaurant and Tiki Bar in Carolina Beach, NC
Fit for a Foodie

Explore a blossoming food scene where locally-sourced curated menus include the day's fresh catch and area farms' produce.

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Nightlife & Live Music

Jam out at local hangouts where live music complements a night out, keep it beachy at eclectic dive bars and have a blast with Boardwalk fireworks.

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Family-Friendly

Get the family together for a memorable vacation filled with fun at a vintage Boardwalk, free summer concerts and fireworks, surf lessons and more.

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Eco-Adventure

Find adventure from a state park and skate park to dog-friendly trails and beach cruising.

Discover Nature
Charter fishing boat near Carolina Beach

Water Experiences

Dive right in with rental outfitters, fishing charters and guided tours on a stand up paddleboard.

Dive Right In
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Tours & Cruises

Explore on two wheels or by water, hike with a park ranger or embark on a tasting tour.

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