Old-school beach town energy at its finest! Carolina Beach has a classic boardwalk, carnival rides, and a lively bar scene, but also a state park with rare Venus flytraps growing wild. It’s quirky, fun, and totally unpretentious.
Every July, VHF radios up and down the Cape Fear coast crackle with the same old victory call. “Got Em On” isn’t just a phrase around here. It’s basically a battle cry. The East Coast Got-Em-On King Mackerel Classic returns to Carolina Beach July 10-12, 2026, and this tournament carries serious weight. Nearly 200 boats … Read more
Some beaches are beautiful. Some beaches are convenient. Carolina Beach is both…and it also has a boardwalk, carnivorous plants, world-class fishing, and a state park that will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about beach vacations. Yes, carnivorous plants. We’ll get to those. Carolina Beach sits on Pleasure Island on the Cape Fear … Read more