Len's Hideaway Guidebook

Robert
Len's Hideaway Guidebook

Thing To Do

One of Bob's favorite places on the island! Located just 0.5miles West from Len's Hideaway, this 2.2mile trail is full paved and perfect for walking, bike riding, and enjoying the pine tree groves and alligator pond!
12 locals recommend
Carolina Beach Greenway
Carolina Beach Greenway
12 locals recommend
One of Bob's favorite places on the island! Located just 0.5miles West from Len's Hideaway, this 2.2mile trail is full paved and perfect for walking, bike riding, and enjoying the pine tree groves and alligator pond!
Historical site from the Civil War with beautiful marshlands and water-side trails.
315 locals recommend
Fort Fisher State Historic Site
1610 Fort Fisher Blvd S
315 locals recommend
Historical site from the Civil War with beautiful marshlands and water-side trails.
Perfect for a rainy day or a change-up from the beach
550 locals recommend
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead Rd
550 locals recommend
Perfect for a rainy day or a change-up from the beach
Filled with restaurants, bars, and local shops. It's the perfect place for families and friends alike.
184 locals recommend
Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Carolina Beach Avenue South
184 locals recommend
Filled with restaurants, bars, and local shops. It's the perfect place for families and friends alike.
Beautiful man-made lake with a 0.67mile paved loop, swing set, and covered picnic area. You can also rent paddle boats in the summer and watch the geese, ducks, and turtles.
47 locals recommend
Carolina Beach Lake Park
400 S Lake Park Blvd
47 locals recommend
Beautiful man-made lake with a 0.67mile paved loop, swing set, and covered picnic area. You can also rent paddle boats in the summer and watch the geese, ducks, and turtles.
With miles of sandy trails, venus fly traps, and a beautiful lily pond, the State Park is a great place to explore with the family.
245 locals recommend
Carolina Beach State Park
1010 State Park Rd
245 locals recommend
With miles of sandy trails, venus fly traps, and a beautiful lily pond, the State Park is a great place to explore with the family.
Looking to rent a surf board, SUP, enroll in surf lessons, or fat-tire bike, Tony is your guy!
64 locals recommend
Tony Silvagni Surf School
107 Charlotte Ave
64 locals recommend
Looking to rent a surf board, SUP, enroll in surf lessons, or fat-tire bike, Tony is your guy!
Located at the North-end of Carolina Beach, you can pay to drive your 4-wheel drive vehicle onto the sand for the day!
97 locals recommend
Freeman Park
1800 Canal Dr
97 locals recommend
Located at the North-end of Carolina Beach, you can pay to drive your 4-wheel drive vehicle onto the sand for the day!
This is why you're really here, right?! No explanation needed!
266 locals recommend
Carolina Beach
266 locals recommend
This is why you're really here, right?! No explanation needed!

Coffee + Breakfast

Coffee, tea, and small bites!
30 locals recommend
Majik Beanz Espresso
10 S Lake Park Blvd
30 locals recommend
Coffee, tea, and small bites!
A local favorite! Iced coffee bar, local treats, wine and more.
86 locals recommend
The Veggie Wagon
3315 Masonboro Loop Rd
86 locals recommend
A local favorite! Iced coffee bar, local treats, wine and more.
Coffee bar by day, Wine bar by night!
43 locals recommend
Crush & Grind
7 Harper Avenue
43 locals recommend
Coffee bar by day, Wine bar by night!
Get 'em while they're hot! A must-visit on the boardwalk of C.B.
277 locals recommend
Britts Donuts
13 Carolina Beach Ave N
277 locals recommend
Get 'em while they're hot! A must-visit on the boardwalk of C.B.
Crazy donut flavor combos! Worth a try :)
65 locals recommend
Wake N Bake Donuts - Carolina Beach
1401 N Lake Park Blvd
65 locals recommend
Crazy donut flavor combos! Worth a try :)
Usually a line in the summer but it's worth the wait!
78 locals recommend
Kate's Pancake House
102 S Lake Park Blvd
78 locals recommend
Usually a line in the summer but it's worth the wait!
Perfect for a true Southern-style breakfast
43 locals recommend
Gulfstream Restaurant
78 Myrtle Ave
43 locals recommend
Perfect for a true Southern-style breakfast
Best Sunday Brunch on the Island! You can sit indoors our on the covered outside patio.
163 locals recommend
Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar
1211 S Lake Park Blvd
163 locals recommend
Best Sunday Brunch on the Island! You can sit indoors our on the covered outside patio.
Biscuits + Pies, say no more!
34 locals recommend
The Southerly Biscuit & Pie
1206 N Lake Park Blvd
34 locals recommend
Biscuits + Pies, say no more!
Great expresso coffees and healthy sandwiches.
37 locals recommend
Malama Cafe
108 Cape Fear Blvd
37 locals recommend
Great expresso coffees and healthy sandwiches.

Lunch Spots

Coolest taco spot with indoor & outdoor seating. Cold beers & hot tacos! Our favorite is the mahi mahi and the black bean :)
80 locals recommend
Nollie's Taco Joint
3 Pelican Ln
80 locals recommend
Coolest taco spot with indoor & outdoor seating. Cold beers & hot tacos! Our favorite is the mahi mahi and the black bean :)
Great sit-down restaurant and don't miss the Tiki Bar located out back on the pier!
163 locals recommend
Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar
1211 S Lake Park Blvd
163 locals recommend
Great sit-down restaurant and don't miss the Tiki Bar located out back on the pier!
A true southern meal great for lunch and dinner. Try the fried okra!
6 locals recommend
A & G Barbecue & Chicken
800 S Lake Park Blvd
6 locals recommend
A true southern meal great for lunch and dinner. Try the fried okra!
Great location near the boardwalk and killer Dogs!
42 locals recommend
Nauti Dog
5 Cape Fear Blvd
42 locals recommend
Great location near the boardwalk and killer Dogs!

Dinner Ideas

Delicious sushi with lots of seating
43 locals recommend
Nikki's Gourmet & Sushi
6 S Lake Park Blvd
43 locals recommend
Delicious sushi with lots of seating
One of our favorites! Awesome seafood + oysters with great people.
115 locals recommend
Shuckin' Shack
6 N Lake Park Blvd
115 locals recommend
One of our favorites! Awesome seafood + oysters with great people.
Best Mexican on the island and they serve up the largest beers too!
36 locals recommend
El Cazador Carolina Beach
103 N Lake Park Blvd
36 locals recommend
Best Mexican on the island and they serve up the largest beers too!
Another of Bob's favorites! Try the Paella or the Vegan Pho.
93 locals recommend
Soul Flavor
716 N Lake Park Blvd
93 locals recommend
Another of Bob's favorites! Try the Paella or the Vegan Pho.
Great chowder and fresh seafood.
113 locals recommend
Michael's Seafood Restaurant
1206 N Lake Park Blvd
113 locals recommend
Great chowder and fresh seafood.
Located the next town south of Carolina Beach in Kure Beach. This place has been here for years and offers the best Italian food hands-down. Try the lasagna and get there early, there's usually a line!
109 locals recommend
Freddie's Restaurant
105 K Avenue
109 locals recommend
Located the next town south of Carolina Beach in Kure Beach. This place has been here for years and offers the best Italian food hands-down. Try the lasagna and get there early, there's usually a line!
Located on the boardwalk and they will deliver! We love the 1/2 cheese, 1/2 veggie.
21 locals recommend
Fentoni pizza
1018 Carolina Beach Ave N
21 locals recommend
Located on the boardwalk and they will deliver! We love the 1/2 cheese, 1/2 veggie.
Looking for a more up-scale dining experience with beach cool? This is it!
47 locals recommend
Surf House Oyster Bar & Surf Camp
604 N Lake Park Blvd
47 locals recommend
Looking for a more up-scale dining experience with beach cool? This is it!
Delicious cuisine with a friendly staff.
115 locals recommend
Havana’s Restaurant
1 N Lake Park Blvd
115 locals recommend
Delicious cuisine with a friendly staff.
Great Thai food and friendly staff.
48 locals recommend
Ida Thai Cuisine
5920 N Lake Park Blvd
48 locals recommend
Great Thai food and friendly staff.
A catering company that will deliver and serve a true southern low-country boil to you!
17 locals recommend
Cape Fear Boil Company
1140 N Lake Park Blvd
17 locals recommend
A catering company that will deliver and serve a true southern low-country boil to you!

Drinks

A must-visit when in C.B. Rated #9 top Dive Bars in the country, the Fat Pelican is a true gem. Check out their 'Beer Car' which is an old train car converted into a walk-in refrigerator!
165 locals recommend
The Fat Pelican
8 S Lake Park Blvd
165 locals recommend
A must-visit when in C.B. Rated #9 top Dive Bars in the country, the Fat Pelican is a true gem. Check out their 'Beer Car' which is an old train car converted into a walk-in refrigerator!
Perfect place to start your night, out back at the Tiki Bar :)
163 locals recommend
Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar
1211 S Lake Park Blvd
163 locals recommend
Perfect place to start your night, out back at the Tiki Bar :)
Wine Bar.
43 locals recommend
Crush & Grind
7 Harper Avenue
43 locals recommend
Wine Bar.
Enjoy sitting outside in a unique location!
12 locals recommend
The Last Resort
600 North Lake Park Boulevard
12 locals recommend
Enjoy sitting outside in a unique location!
Perfect spot for drinks and live music on the back patio!
175 locals recommend
SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
227 Carolina Beach Ave N
175 locals recommend
Perfect spot for drinks and live music on the back patio!

Groceries

Best grocery store on the island with great prices. Also sells beer & wine.
99 locals recommend
Food Lion
6400-1 Carolina Beach Rd
99 locals recommend
Best grocery store on the island with great prices. Also sells beer & wine.
A little pricier but a beautifully built new grocery store on the island.
39 locals recommend
Publix Super Market Commons at Federal Point
1018 North Lake Park Boulevard
39 locals recommend
A little pricier but a beautifully built new grocery store on the island.
Fresh local fruits & veggies, pre-prepared meals, beer, wine, & more!
86 locals recommend
The Veggie Wagon
3315 Masonboro Loop Rd
86 locals recommend
Fresh local fruits & veggies, pre-prepared meals, beer, wine, & more!
Local liquor store on the island. Closed Sundays.
7 locals recommend
ABC Stores
1020 N Lake Park Blvd
7 locals recommend
Local liquor store on the island. Closed Sundays.
Closest pharmacy located on the island. Perfect to pick up sunscreen, beach supplies, etc.
10 locals recommend
CVS
901 Dow Rd N
10 locals recommend
Closest pharmacy located on the island. Perfect to pick up sunscreen, beach supplies, etc.
If you're wanting to cook up some fresh fish, this is the place to buy it! Local fresh seafood at a great price.
13 locals recommend
Blackburn Brothers Seafood
440 N Lake Park Blvd
13 locals recommend
If you're wanting to cook up some fresh fish, this is the place to buy it! Local fresh seafood at a great price.