- TripBuzz found 114 things to do with kids in or near Carolina Beach, North Carolina, including 100 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Wrightsville Beach, Wilmington, Southport and Oak Island.
- From Tony Silvagni Surf School to Carolina Beach Arcade, the Carolina Beach area offers 58 different types of family activities, including: Piers & Boardwalks, Surfing Lessons, Arcades and Mini Golf.
- Carolina Beach is situated on a peninsula bordered by the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean. While the permanent population of this resort town is rather small, it attracts a multitude of visitors during the summer who want access to the sandy beaches that make up the Carolina Beach State Park. The limited size of the town makes parking troublesome though, meaning most people use bikes or walk.
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32.6 Miles
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21 East Secoond Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC
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Open year-round, the Museum of Coastal Carolina showcases the natural history, habitats and culture of the coastal Carolina region. The museum includes interactive exhibits such as a touch tank and fossil pit.
32.6 Miles
Located right on the beach, Salty's Surf Shop sells surfing and skateboarding gear, clothing and apparel, and also rents out kayaks, boards and bikes. They even offer umbrellas and chairs for rentals of 3 or more days.
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Oib Surf & Java
6278 Beach Dr SW,, Unit 6, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
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Oib Surf & Java is a great alternative to large coffee shop chains, offering a variety of coffee, tea, and smoothie flavors, including dairy-free options. While there, visitors can also shop for swim and surf gear, jewelry, and more.
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6428 Beach Dr SW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
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Visitors can enjoy go kart racing and competing with up to 16 drivers at Ocean Isle Beach Super Track. The venue features scorpion go karts and a track with a variety of turns and twists.
33.3 Miles
Many water-based activities are offered at Ohana Paddle Sports. They offer board rentals, a variety of lessons, bicycle rentals, and they also have a store to buy kayaking or surfing equipment.
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Destroyed by passing hurricanes and rebuilt several times, Surf City Pier offers fishing spots with a tackle shop, cleaning stations, and bait area. The pier also has shops that sell souvenirs and a burger joint.
33.6 Miles
Soundside Park serves as a family-friendly recreational facility with several boardwalks around its edges, complete with a fishing pier and viewing decks. Attractions include multiple slides, swings, an extensive playground, and a climbing wall.
33.6 Miles
Beginner and advanced lessons are offered at the Surf City Surf School that includes boards, ocean safety information, and common surf knowledge. Lessons take around one to one and a half hours and there's a free t-shirt for every student!
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Visit Brunswick Beaches is an organization dedicated to promoting tourism and vacationing in the Brunswick Beaches area. In addition to beaches, visitors to the area enjoy eating at local restaurants, playing golf, or shopping.
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Guests aboard the Belle of Topsail sight-see in style as they cruise around the North Carolina coast. Captain David Luther is also an ordained minister and often performs weddings aboard the boat, a charming vintage-inspired vessel that holds up to 49 adults.