- 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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Carolina Beach Ave S. & Harper Ave, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
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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.
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1810 Canal Drive, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
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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.
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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.
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1121 N Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
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Run by the Federal Point Historic Preservation Society, the Federal Point History Center houses museum displays featuring local history from prehistoric, colonial, and civil war periods, development of current attractions, a research library, archives, and a gift-shop.
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A multi-purpose outdoor area, Oceanfront Park is a premier event space for musical concerts and other performances. With views of the Atlantic Ocean, it is also a popular venue for special events such as weddings and birthday celebrations.
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The only natural rock formation of its kind in the state, Coquina Outcrop is a scenic spot that is visible only at low tide. The area features scenic views, and is suitable for swimming.
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105 Atlantic Avenue, Kure Beach, NC 28449
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The Kure Beach Oceanfront Park & Pavilion is a recreational park that features a pavilion, public restrooms, a kiddie play area, benches, and swings. The park is available for rent for weddings or birthday parties.
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Located on Kure Beach in North Carolina, the Kure Beach Pier is a fantastic sport fishing destination. The pier is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Alcohol is forbidden.
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Hi-Tech Arcade is a quaint and casual local hangout in Kure Beach. Popular with both kids and adults the arcade offers both new and nostalgic video games as well as the classics like skee ball, basketball and car racing.
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Founded in 1998, Kayak Carolina is based in Kure Beach, North Carolina. The kayak tour company provides kayak instruction and kayak rentals as well as kid camps. Marine education trips are also featured by the tour company.