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.

Beach Blooms Florist, Candy and Gifts

Beach Blooms has been arranging and delivering beautiful flowers on Pleasure Island and in the Wilmington area since 2010, as well as offering unique gifts and confections.

100 North Lake Bloulevard
Ph: (910) 707-0633

Express Oil Change and Tire Engineers

Located in Beau Rivage Shopping Center, Express Oil and Tire Engineers is a full service automotive repair center offerring a full spectrum of maintenance services, from quick oil changes, fluids, tires, diagnostics, NC Inspections and engine repair services.

5940 Carolina Beach Road
Ph: (910) 399-4792

Green Flower Wellness CBD Store

In the fast growth industry of CBD Extract products, Green Flower Wellness CBD Store brings this exciting alternative to pharmaceutical drugs that can provide relief for headaches, pain, anxiety and mood enhancement to Carolina Beach and Pleasure Island.

8 Pavillion ave South
Ph: Highlights info row image (910) 636-3362

Nollies Taco Joint

Nollies Taco Joint specializes in, guess what, tacos. Shrimp tacos, beef tacos, chicken tacos, fish tacos, steak tacos and the usual accompaniments.

3 Pelican Lane
Ph: (910) 707-0455

NC Aquarium At Fort Fisher

The NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher is located in Kure Beach, NC. Visitors enjoy “The Waters of the Cape Fear”, as they take a journey down the Cape Fear River – from freshwater streams and swamps, to coastline habitats, to reefs and the open ocean.

Sharkies Burgers & Brews

Sharkies Burgers & Brews is a family oriented sports and game arcade offering great pub style burgers, tacos, salads and more along with live music plenty of space to accommodate everyone in your group.

300 N. Lake Park Blvd.
Ph: 910-707- 1168

CB Cigar Box

This is the cigar afficianado’s candy store. A cozy find in  Carolina Beach stocked with over 60 brands of great cigars, accessories, cigar humidors and all things of interest for Cigar Lovers.

807 A North Lake Park Boulevard
Ph: (910) 274-5922

HopLite Irish Pub and Restaurant

Inside HopLite is a cozy Irish pub vibe and super friendly staff ready to serve you your favorite beverage and feed you some awesome pub food. Come watch the games or stay for Karaoke Night. Locals and visitors alike enjoy relaxing at HopLite Irish Pub.

720 N Lake Park Blvd
Ph: Highlights info row image (910) 458-4745

Carolina Smokehouse BBQ

Looking for great tasting BBQ, truly smoked meats, awesome sides and tangy sauce? You’ll find it here in Carolina Beach at Carolina Smokehouse.

9 Pavilion Ave S.
Ph: (910) 707-1818

Island Burgers And Bites

A great burger is all beef, hand-pattied, grilled medium, topped with American cheese and your favorite toppings and condiments. That’s exactly what you get at Island Burger and Bites. Same goes for the hotdogs, wings, cheese steak, you name it. It’s good. It’s fast. It’s fresh. Their reputation is well earned.

111 Carl Winner Drive
Ph: (910) 458-6217

I Escape Rooms Carolina Beach

I Escape Rooms is the new entertainment sensation that puts you in a room with friends, family, even strangers to solve clues and uncover secrets that will lead you out. Loads of fun and a team building activity.

100 N Lake Park Blvd, 2nd Floor
Ph: (910) 707-3948

Pleasure Island Shuttle Cab

Pleasure Island Shuttle Cab is a shuttle and taxi service that offers a comfortable ride and courteous service for wherever you want to go from Kure Beach to all over Wilmington, NC.


Ph: (910) 707-1570

The Sea Witch Cafe and Tiki Bar

Right by the Atlantic Ocean is one of Pleasure Island’s must visit restaurants and bars… The Sea Witch Cafe & Tiki Bar. Serving tasty lunch and dinner entrees, daily specials and great pub food, the Sea Witch is the perfect spot to watch the game, enjoy a hot local band or just relax and feel the ocean breezes.

227 Carolina Beach Ave N.
Ph: 910-707-0533

Mr. Phix Smart Phone, Tablet and Mac Repair

Mr. Phix repairs all makes of smart phones, tablets as well Mac and Windows computers with expert repair services and quality replacement parts.

5920 Carolina Beach Road
Ph: (910) 228.5882

Dr. Damian Brezinski Island Cardiology

Dr. Damian Brezinski is a cardiologist in Carolina Beach, North Carolina. He received his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. He specializes in Cardiac Diagnostic Services and Heart Health Treatment.

1328 N Lake Park Blvd.
Ph: (910) 636-3170

Surf House Restaurant, Oyster Bar and Surf Camp

The Surf House prides itself on excellent service and creative entrees served in a “fish camp” style dining room with an intimate bar offering craft cocktails, brews and wine.

604 N. Lake Park Blvd.
Ph: (910) 707 - 0422

Pop’s, An Authentic 50s Style Diner

Pops is an authentic 50s style diner with the cool atmosphere, great music and awesome diner food that goes great with a vacation at he beach. Pop’s is located right on Lake Park Boulevard in the heart of Carolina Beach, in front of the world famous Boardwalk.

104 N Lake Park Blvd
Ph: (910) 458-7377

Blackburn Brothers Fresh Seafood

When you walk in the door of Blackburn Brothers, you know you found the best selection of today’s catch of fish, shrimp, crab and more. Displayed on ice and sold by the pound, you’re shopping where the restaurants shop—right a the docks on CB Harbor.

440 Lake Park Blvd
Ph: Phone number (910) 458-9001

Havana's Restaurant—Seafood, Steaks and Pasta

Located in the heart of Carolina Beach, Havana’s is choice of locals and visitors alike for fresh seafood dishes, excellent steaks and creative pasta dishes served with attention to detail by a friendly staff in a sophisticated yet casual atmosphere.

1 North Lake Park Blvd
Ph: 910.458.2822

Gulfstream Seafood Restaurant

You can’t go wrong if you know where the locals go… and that’s to The Gulfstream for good food, good service good prices. From breakfast choices to sandwiches and burgers, to seafood and entrees made just like home, Gulfstream is a Carolina Beach staple.

78 Myrtle Avenue
Ph: (910) 458-8774

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, pool tables and lots of TVs for live sport.

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

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

Go Sauce Yourself

No longer is a good sauce is hard to find. Now you’ve found the source for some of the world’s finest hot sauces, basting sauces, wing sauces, BBQ sauces and more. We also carry rubs and frying mixes. Come discover what gets you hot at “Go Sauce Yourself”.

11 Boardwalk Suite 130
Ph: (910) 833-0989

Drifter's Reef Motel

701 North Lake Park Blvd
Ph: 910-458-5414

Sumthin Beachie Gifts And Unique Finds

809 North Lake Park Boulevard
Ph: (910) 619-9044