Guidebook
Food scene
Restaurants and bars
Freddie's Restaurant
105 K AvenueGreat italian, close by.
Big Daddy's Seafood Restaurant
206 K AvenueYummy cocktails. Good food.
Kure Beach Diner
101 K AvenueHistoric diner right next to pier. Solid breakfast.
SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
227 Carolina Beach Ave NGreat live music and brunch on Sundays.
Salt Fish Restaurant and Tiki Bar
718 N Lake Park BlvdFantastic food and cocktails
Gulfstream Restaurant
78 Myrtle AveGreat breakfast!
Pizza and italian food are a favorite among locals.
52 locals recommend
Uncle Vinny's Pizzeria & Ristorante
1012 S Lake Park BlvdPizza and italian food are a favorite among locals.
Take out crab boil. You can tailor it with added lobster or mussels. Lots of fun and very easy instructions provided.
17 locals recommend
Cape Fear Boil Company
1140 N Lake Park BlvdTake out crab boil. You can tailor it with added lobster or mussels. Lots of fun and very easy instructions provided.
The Spot Bar & Kitchen
1006 S Lake Park BlvdBest wings on the island
It’s a MUST DO! You can’t come to the island without getting some. Cash only. Line is long but moves along. It’s worth it.
277 locals recommend
Britts Donuts
13 Carolina Beach Ave NIt’s a MUST DO! You can’t come to the island without getting some. Cash only. Line is long but moves along. It’s worth it.
Great IPAs. Flip Flop IPA is a fav. They have a 3 par disc golf so you can grab a beer and play a game.
71 locals recommend
Good Hops Brewing
811 Harper AveGreat IPAs. Flip Flop IPA is a fav. They have a 3 par disc golf so you can grab a beer and play a game.
Soul Flavor
716 N Lake Park BlvdAmazing food!
Sightseeing
Great coastal town with shops and waterfront restaurants. Known for filming movies including Safe Haven.
242 locals recommend
Southport
Great coastal town with shops and waterfront restaurants. Known for filming movies including Safe Haven.
Traveler advice
Book before you go
Fort Fisher Aquarium
Timed tickets are available online.
Getting around
Southport Ferry
The ferry schedule is located in the guestbook. $7 each way. It''s about a 25 minute ride to Southport.
Don't miss
Saturday Farmer's Market
Located at Carolina Lake on Carolina Beach. They have artisans selling their crafts, fresh produce, wines, and more. Opens at 8am.
Don't miss
Sunset Cruise
Island Cruises offers a sunset cruise. They serve adult beverages and DJ music and dancing on way back. The tour is partially narrated as you cruise down the Cape Fear River. $32/Adult $18/Child. Go to https://islandcruises.fun/ to book. We highly recommend!