Reef Point's Guidebook
Island Food Scene
Our go-to breakfast spot. We love their sweet potato pancakes but you really can’t go wrong!
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Kate's Pancake House
102 S Lake Park BlvdOur go-to breakfast spot. We love their sweet potato pancakes but you really can’t go wrong!
Great for a healthy breakfast or lunch. Delicious coffee, smoothies, and other yummy treats! Bonus that it’s within walking distance from the boardwalk and beach.
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Malama Cafe
108 Cape Fear BlvdGreat for a healthy breakfast or lunch. Delicious coffee, smoothies, and other yummy treats! Bonus that it’s within walking distance from the boardwalk and beach.
AMAZING biscuits. This is more of a grab and go place but is worth the wait if there is one!
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The Southerly Biscuit & Pie
1206 N Lake Park BlvdAMAZING biscuits. This is more of a grab and go place but is worth the wait if there is one!
Great local coffee shop with fresh pastries. All within walking distance!
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Majik Beanz Espresso
10 S Lake Park BlvdGreat local coffee shop with fresh pastries. All within walking distance!
Simple menu and great outdoor space just off the beach! Good vibes, but may have a slow pace due to small kitchen and high demand.
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Nollie's Taco Joint
3 Pelican LnSimple menu and great outdoor space just off the beach! Good vibes, but may have a slow pace due to small kitchen and high demand.
Tiki bar on the north end of the island! Great for lunch or check out their insta for events, they always are up to something!
Carolina Beach Pier
Tiki bar on the north end of the island! Great for lunch or check out their insta for events, they always are up to something!
This place is just off the boardwalk and beach. Small menu but delicious! They offer fresh local seafood, sandwiches, bowls, and have awesome specials. We love the indoor and outdoor spaces here! You can always check out their insta to see if they have a band on the weekend. Outside is dog friendly!
The Sandspur
This place is just off the boardwalk and beach. Small menu but delicious! They offer fresh local seafood, sandwiches, bowls, and have awesome specials. We love the indoor and outdoor spaces here! You can always check out their insta to see if they have a band on the weekend. Outside is dog friendly!
We love SeaWitch for its music! This is the place to go if you want to hear a live band or dance around a little! The place has a great indoor/outdoor flow and food options for both sea and land lovers.
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SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
227 Carolina Beach Ave NWe love SeaWitch for its music! This is the place to go if you want to hear a live band or dance around a little! The place has a great indoor/outdoor flow and food options for both sea and land lovers.
Havanas has a good Sunday brunch with music! It is one of the nicer restaurants in town and have delicious seafood and steaks! We love the grouper and prime rib. Don’t forget to get the bananas foster! They’re known for it for a reason!
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Havana’s Restaurant
1 N Lake Park BlvdHavanas has a good Sunday brunch with music! It is one of the nicer restaurants in town and have delicious seafood and steaks! We love the grouper and prime rib. Don’t forget to get the bananas foster! They’re known for it for a reason!
Located at the boardwalk. Causal, delicious place that serves gourmet dogs, sandwiches, and drinks. A great go to when you’re at the beach!
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Nauti Dog
5 Cape Fear BlvdLocated at the boardwalk. Causal, delicious place that serves gourmet dogs, sandwiches, and drinks. A great go to when you’re at the beach!
A great twist on Soul Food. Not your average dishes at this place- things like Seafood Pho, Chicken and Noodles, or Nana Maria’s Paella! Fun drinks, good specials, and has something for everyone!
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Soul Flavor
716 N Lake Park BlvdA great twist on Soul Food. Not your average dishes at this place- things like Seafood Pho, Chicken and Noodles, or Nana Maria’s Paella! Fun drinks, good specials, and has something for everyone!
I mean… the burger has to be pretty darn good if we’re telling you to go to a gas station for it, right!? This joint has a top notch burger, and it is indeed in a gas station! Simple place and you can still enjoy a good view.
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Island Burgers & Bites
111 Carl Winner DrI mean… the burger has to be pretty darn good if we’re telling you to go to a gas station for it, right!? This joint has a top notch burger, and it is indeed in a gas station! Simple place and you can still enjoy a good view.
Britts Donuts
13 Carolina Beach Ave NWorth the line. Ask anyone! Cash only!
Great sweet treat to cool yourself off while at the boardwalk!
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Latella Gelato
11 BoardwalkGreat sweet treat to cool yourself off while at the boardwalk!
Explore the Island
Things to do around Carolina and Kure beach. Family friendly!
There is a great walking path around the man made lake. Paddle boats and kayaks are available to rent in season. In the summers, you can enjoy the Farmers Market every Saturday (May 21st-October 1st) and an outdoor movie night every Sunday (see schedule for 2022 in photos)
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Carolina Beach Lake Park
400 S Lake Park BlvdThere is a great walking path around the man made lake. Paddle boats and kayaks are available to rent in season. In the summers, you can enjoy the Farmers Market every Saturday (May 21st-October 1st) and an outdoor movie night every Sunday (see schedule for 2022 in photos)
Runs from Memorial Day until Labor Day! A great place for young ones. Watch fireworks and enjoy live music all summer long!
See below for a list of CITY events happening here in the 2022 season:
https://carolina-beach.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/events/?view=list&sort=date
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Carolina Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
1 Cape Fear BlvdRuns from Memorial Day until Labor Day! A great place for young ones. Watch fireworks and enjoy live music all summer long!
See below for a list of CITY events happening here in the 2022 season:
https://carolina-beach.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/events/?view=list&sort=date
Venus Fly Traps! CB is one of the only places in the US that these grow wild! See them here along with other beautiful scenery and miles of sandy trails!
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Iparke yaseCarolina Beach
1010 State Park RdVenus Fly Traps! CB is one of the only places in the US that these grow wild! See them here along with other beautiful scenery and miles of sandy trails!
Located in CB State Park with lots to explore! Kayak, Canoe, or Paddle board options. Open March-October.
See link below for pricing and further info:
https://paddlenc.com/rentals-carolina-beach/
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Paddle NC
1020 State Park RdLocated in CB State Park with lots to explore! Kayak, Canoe, or Paddle board options. Open March-October.
See link below for pricing and further info:
https://paddlenc.com/rentals-carolina-beach/
Home to an Albino Alligator! Great, family friendly aquarium.
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I-Aquarium yaseNorth Carolina eFort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdHome to an Albino Alligator! Great, family friendly aquarium.
A national landmark. You can explore the remaining standing fort (not too much if it left though!) and the museum exhibits! A pretty trail and site to explore.
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Fort Fisher State Historic Site
1610 Fort Fisher Blvd SA national landmark. You can explore the remaining standing fort (not too much if it left though!) and the museum exhibits! A pretty trail and site to explore.
Town center of Kure Beach! A good place to browse for events. See below to see for yourself!
https://www.townofkurebeach.org/recreation/ocean-front-park-and-pavilion/activities-events
Ocean Front Park and Pavilion
105 Atlantic AveTown center of Kure Beach! A good place to browse for events. See below to see for yourself!
https://www.townofkurebeach.org/recreation/ocean-front-park-and-pavilion/activities-events
At the boardwalk. A good place to cool off and have some fun!
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Carolina Beach Arcade
103 Carolina Beach Ave NAt the boardwalk. A good place to cool off and have some fun!
Tony Silvagni is a professional longboarder straight from Carolina Beach! Try your hand at surfing, paddle boarding, or enjoy a kayak tour!
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Tony Silvagni Surf School
107 Charlotte AveTony Silvagni is a professional longboarder straight from Carolina Beach! Try your hand at surfing, paddle boarding, or enjoy a kayak tour!
One of the only beaches you can drive you 4x4 vehicle on in NC! Must get a daily pass. Great place to fish or just enjoy a long stretch of the beach. Must get a pass if you are going to drive on the beach.
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Freeman Park
1800 Canal DrOne of the only beaches you can drive you 4x4 vehicle on in NC! Must get a daily pass. Great place to fish or just enjoy a long stretch of the beach. Must get a pass if you are going to drive on the beach.
Take the approximately 35 min Ferry Ride to Southport from Ft. Fisher for lunch or an afternoon stroll. There are ferry's running most of the day to visit this quaint town south of the island. Just search "Ft. Fisher Ferry" and several links will pop up, we feel it's most clear through the NCDOT webpage.
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Fort Fisher Ferry
2422 Fort Fisher Blvd STake the approximately 35 min Ferry Ride to Southport from Ft. Fisher for lunch or an afternoon stroll. There are ferry's running most of the day to visit this quaint town south of the island. Just search "Ft. Fisher Ferry" and several links will pop up, we feel it's most clear through the NCDOT webpage.
Dog Friendly on the Island
From April 1st-September 30th LEASHED dogs are allowed on the beach before 9am and after 5pm.
From October 1st-March 31st LEASHED dogs are allowed at all hours.
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Carolina Beach
From April 1st-September 30th LEASHED dogs are allowed on the beach before 9am and after 5pm.
From October 1st-March 31st LEASHED dogs are allowed at all hours.
LEASHED dogs allowed all day from April 1st- September 30th.
OFF LEASH allowed October 1st- March 31st.
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Freeman Park
1800 Canal DrLEASHED dogs allowed all day from April 1st- September 30th.
OFF LEASH allowed October 1st- March 31st.
LEASHED dogs allowed. See above for description.
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Iparke yaseCarolina Beach
1010 State Park RdLEASHED dogs allowed. See above for description.
We LOVE to walk our pup here from the house and enjoy a local beer!
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Good Hops Brewing
811 Harper AveWe LOVE to walk our pup here from the house and enjoy a local beer!
All outdoor restaurant and bar. Has beach volleyball court and live music!
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Lazy Pirate Island Sports Grill
701 N Lake Park BlvdAll outdoor restaurant and bar. Has beach volleyball court and live music!
See above for description. Dog friendly for outdoor seating in the off season! The Boardwalk where this restaurant is located is technically "no dogs" for summer season from April-October so please go at your own risk if going during the high season!
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Nauti Dog
5 Cape Fear BlvdSee above for description. Dog friendly for outdoor seating in the off season! The Boardwalk where this restaurant is located is technically "no dogs" for summer season from April-October so please go at your own risk if going during the high season!
See above for description. Dog friendly for outdoor seating!
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Fork n Cork
102 Cape Fear BlvdSee above for description. Dog friendly for outdoor seating!
See above for description. Dog friendly for outdoor seating!
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Havana’s Restaurant
1 N Lake Park BlvdSee above for description. Dog friendly for outdoor seating!
See above for description. Dogs welcome inside!
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Majik Beanz Espresso
10 S Lake Park BlvdSee above for description. Dogs welcome inside!
Kid Friendly in Wilmington, NC
Things to do on the other side of the bridge!
Lots of shops, views of the battleship, and restaurants to explore! Take a boat tour or enjoy the rest of the historic downtown district.
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Wilmington Downtown Riverwalk
Wilmington Downtown RiverwalkLots of shops, views of the battleship, and restaurants to explore! Take a boat tour or enjoy the rest of the historic downtown district.
Take a tour on a historic battleship! Great for sights and history.
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Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NETake a tour on a historic battleship! Great for sights and history.
Children's Museum of Wilmington
116 Orange StCheck online for events!
Very fun for all but especially for that someone who loves trains.
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Wilmington Railroad Museum
505 Nutt StVery fun for all but especially for that someone who loves trains.
Gorgeous views. Good for sight seeing, bird watching, and the occasional butterfly release.
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Izityalo ze-Airlie
300 Airlie RdGorgeous views. Good for sight seeing, bird watching, and the occasional butterfly release.
Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
5320 Oleander DrLots of water and fun!
Super fun when you’re kiddos need that big energy release!
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DefyGravity Wilmington Trampoline Park
6431 Market StSuper fun when you’re kiddos need that big energy release!
Bar Scene
A true experience. Within walking distance! Rated one of the top dive bars in NC.
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The Fat Pelican
8 S Lake Park BlvdA true experience. Within walking distance! Rated one of the top dive bars in NC.
Right on the ocean! A bit of a further walk or bike ride.
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Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar
1211 S Lake Park BlvdRight on the ocean! A bit of a further walk or bike ride.
Carolina Smokehouse
9 Pavilion Ave SBest view! See above for more info.
The BEST for live music on the island. See above!
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SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
227 Carolina Beach Ave NThe BEST for live music on the island. See above!
Nauti Dog
5 Cape Fear BlvdMimosas before the beach, what’s more perfect?