Downtown, NC

Carolina Beach

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Popular places to visit

Carolina Beach Boardwalk

Carolina Beach Boardwalk

Bring the family to Carolina Beach Boardwalk and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Carolina Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Carolina Beach

Carolina Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Carolina Beach during your travels in Carolina Beach? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Carolina Beach
Today's catch ------the politician fish

Carolina Beach Fishing Pier

Learn about the local history of Carolina Beach when you take a trip to Carolina Beach Fishing Pier. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Carolina Beach Fishing Pier
Freeman Park

Freeman Park

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Freeman Park during your travels in Carolina Beach? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Freeman Park
Carolina Beach State Park

Carolina Beach State Park

You can take time to visit Carolina Beach State Park during your travels to Carolina Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Carolina Beach State Park

Carolina Beach Arcade

Enjoy an outing to Carolina Beach Arcade during your stay in Carolina Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Carolina Beach Arcade

Things to do

Masonboro Inlet departure from Wrightsville Beach

Sunset Sail Tour

$115
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sunset Sail Tour
Picture 2 for Activity 2-Hour, 15-Minute Tour de Wilmington E-Bike Tour

2-Hour, 45-Minute Tour de Wilmington E-Bike Tour

$70
per adult
2-Hour, 45-Minute Tour de Wilmington E-Bike Tour
5 Hour Wilmington River to Sea E-Bike Adventure Tour

5-Hour Wilmington River to Sea E-Bike Self-Guided Adventure Tour

$85
per adult
5-Hour Wilmington River to Sea E-Bike Self-Guided Adventure Tour
Private Boat Charter for Masonboro Island and Wrightsville Beach

Private Boat Charter for Masonboro Island and Wrightsville Beach

$900
per traveler
Private Boat Charter for Masonboro Island and Wrightsville Beach
Wilmington: Wrightsville Beach Private Sailboat Cruise

Wilmington: Wrightsville Beach Private Sailboat Cruise

$759
per traveler
Wilmington: Wrightsville Beach Private Sailboat Cruise
Ask about our coastal offshore sailing experiences

Private Charter

$775
per traveler
Private Charter
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Downtown Hotel Deals

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

3.5 out of 5
1 Harper Avenue, Carolina Beach, NC
$145 nightly
The price is $163 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$163 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,021 reviews)
"The view was great and the employees were wonderful"

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront

3 out of 5
100 Charlotte Ave, Carolina Beach, NC
$135 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from Nov 5 to Nov 6
$153 total
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,013 reviews)
"Property was clean and quiet"

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Carolina Beach Motel

Carolina Beach Motel

2 out of 5
213 Raleigh Ave, Carolina Beach, NC
$86 nightly
The price is $98 total per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
$98 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (171 reviews)
"Rooms were nice and clean"

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

Carolina Beach Motel
Boardwalk Inn

Boardwalk Inn

2 out of 5
224 Carolina Beach Ave N, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, Carolina Beach, NC
$134 nightly
The price is $151 total per night from Oct 7 to Oct 8
$151 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (101 reviews)
"Great location. Updated rooms. Helpful and friendy staff."

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

Boardwalk Inn
The Starlite Inn

The Starlite Inn

2 out of 5
201 Cape Fear Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC
$109 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from Oct 8 to Oct 9
$123 total
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (193 reviews)
Weekend Carolina Beach Getaway
"Easy check in and check out process by text. Clean and comfortable room at a fair price point."

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

The Starlite Inn
Carolina Beach Inn

Carolina Beach Inn

2 out of 5
205 Harper Ave, Carolina Beach, NC
$82 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
$93 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (373 reviews)
"Great pet friendly place, has an unfenced area in the back for the dogs to run and do their business. Everything in the room was very comfortable only thing is the showers are small but as a tall guy you’re already used to that. We will definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2025

Carolina Beach Inn
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Wilmington Beach

While Wilmington Beach isn't home to many top sights, Carolina Beach Lake Park and Carolina Beach Boardwalk are some notable places to visit nearby.

Wilmington Beach
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