Free & Cheap Things to Do in Carolina Beach, NC

  • The list below includes 77 free or cheap things to do in or near Carolina Beach, North Carolina, including 46 different types of inexpensive activities like Piers & Boardwalks, Arcades, Mini Golf and Breweries.
  • From Carolina Beach State Park to Freeman Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Carolina Beach and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Wilmington, Kure Beach, Wrightsville Beach and Oak Island.
  • The list below includes 77 free or cheap things to do in or near Carolina Beach, North Carolina, including 46 different types of inexpensive activities like Piers & Boardwalks, Arcades, Mini Golf and Breweries.
  • From Carolina Beach State Park to Freeman Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Carolina Beach and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Wilmington, Kure Beach, Wrightsville Beach and Oak Island.
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1.3 Miles
89% 278 votes
National & State Parks 1010 State Park Road, Carolina Beach, NC 28428 MoreLess Info
Photographers, botanists and nature lovers frequent Carolina Beach State Park in Carolina Beach, North Carolina. This scenic park is particularly notable for its natural population of rare, carnivorous Venus Flytrap plants.
2.5 Miles
77% 73 votes
Parks Carolina Beach, NC 28428 MoreLess Info
A part of the Carolina Beach, Freeman Park provides an opportunity for tourists to enjoy lots of water fun. This includes beach activities like kayaking, swimming, sun bathing and surfing, along with driving a 4x4 through the sand.
0.1 Miles
67% 370 votes
Piers & Boardwalks Carolina Beach Ave S. & Harper Ave, Carolina Beach, NC 28428 MoreLess Info
Ranked as one of the top ten boardwalks in the nation, the Carolina Beach Boardwalk is bustling with shops and other family fun. Music, amusement rides, weekly fireworks, and specialty stores keep visitors coming back.
0.1 Miles
100% 7 votes
Beaches Carolina Beach, NC 28428 MoreLess Info
As a coastal park, Carolina Beach has a variety of restaurants and shops for visitors to explore. The beach has a wooden boardwalk where visitors can lounge and enjoy the ocean views.
1.7 Miles
72% 43 votes
Piers & Boardwalks 1810 Canal Drive, Carolina Beach, NC 28428 MoreLess Info
One of the few fishing piers left on Carolina Beach is Carolina Beach Fishing Pier. The pier offers a small cafe and tackle shop and is a prime spot for relaxation and fishing for a variety of species.
0.1 Miles
74% 39 votes
Arcades Carolina Beach Ave, Carolina Beach, NC MoreLess Info
Located directly on the beach boardwalk, the Carolina Beach Arcade offers classic games for those who want to take a break from the water. Visitors can enjoy basketball, car racing, frog hop, colorama, and of course skeeball.
1.8 Miles
100% 5 votes
Camping Site 1818 Canal Drive, Carolina Beach, NC 28428 MoreLess Info
Located along the Atlantic Ocean, The North End - Freeman Park provides a beach area and water access suitable boating, swimming, fishing and crabbing. The park allows vehicles on the beach and can be used for camping.
0.4 Miles
- 5 votes
Mini Golf 906 N Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428 MoreLess Info
Carolina Beach Jungle Mini Golf is a beachside 18 hole miniature golf course with a jungle theme to its decor and obstacles. The facility also features a six stall batting cage structure and an arcade.
1.7 Miles
100% 142 votes
Paddleboarding 1020 State Park Road, Carolina Beach, NC 28428 MoreLess Info
Offering small-group kayak and paddle boarding tours, Paddle NC is located in Carolina Beach State Park. The company gives guided eco-tours that familiarize visitors with the distinctive ecosystem of the park area.
0.0 Miles
95% 22 votes
Food Tours Carolina Beach, NC MoreLess Info
Tasting History takes visitors on a tasting tour of Carolina Beach, where they learn about the history of the surrounding island and experience tastings from selected restaurants. The tour is 2 1/2 hours and includes 5-6 restaurants.
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