There's only one Carolina Beach

Carolina Beach is located at the northern end of Pleasure Island - the Atlantic Ocean's shoreline to the east and the Cape Fear River's banks to the west. This beach town offers an authentic North Carolina beach experience from the past with a fun, family-friendly spin for today. With a scenic beachside boardwalk, a state park, colorful characters, miles of alluring beach, world-class fishing, and one-of-a-kind events, there's something for everyone.

This summer, experience affordable, family-friendly attractions to keep adventurers of all ages from ever getting bored, like an original boardwalk, fun festivals and family-friendly activities at Carolina Beach. From outdoor concerts to seaside amusements and fireworks by the sea, celebrate a summer vacation full of original beach fun!

View our summer highlights for details on special offers and events like the 27th Annual Carolina Beach Music Festival, the biggest and only music festival held on the beach along the North Carolina coast. Enjoy a full day of live entertainment right on the beach with the hottest beach music bands in the South.