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Carolina Beach is easily accessible by car, plane or boat. You'll find  it's easy to get to and easily navigable once you're here.

Directions

Carolina Beach is located 14 miles from Wilmington, which is centrally located on the East Coast, midway between New York and Florida.  The major east/west interstate artery I-40 leads to Wilmington, which is also served by U.S. highways 17,74,/76, 117 and 421. Follow I-40 Eastbound to US-117 S/N College Road. Continue onto south College Road to US-421 south Carolina Beach Road.

Carolina Beach Fishing Center and Marina
This city marina, located off the ICW (marker 296) at the southern end of the channel in Carolina Beach, is dedicated to fishing charter and party boats. Eight (8) transient slips are available to the public (free for up to 3 hours) for non-commercial boats under 25'. Mooring in the marina is tight. Major Interstate arteries are I-40 & I-95 but other popular routes include Highways 17, 74/76, & 117. Merge into 421 South and turn left onto Carl Winner Drive.

The area features convenient access via the state's numerous interstate highways to the following metro centers:

Asheville, NC 318
Atlanta, GA 413
Charleston, SC 167
Greensboro, NC 184
North Myrtle Beach, SC 60
Norfolk, VA 250
New York, NY 599
Raleigh, NC 123
Washington, DC 360
Winston Salem, NC 210
Interstate I-95 73

Airport Information

Wilmington International Airport (ILM) provides Wilmington and our island beaches and southeastern NC with major commercial and general aviation services. (910) 341-4333, www.flyilm.com

Carriers Include:

  • Delta
  • US Airways
  • Allegiant Air

Non-Stop Destinations:

  • New York (LGA)
  • Atlanta (ATL)
  • Charlotte (CLT)
  • Orlando Sanford (SFB)
  • Philadelphia (PHL)
  • Washington DC (DCA)

Rental Cars

Limousine Service

Taxi Services:

  • Allen's Taxi (910-228-6273)
  • Angel's Taxi (910-796-8956)
  • Affordable Taxi (910-409-2513)
  • AAA Coastal Taxi (910-632-4717)
  • A&K Taxi (910-431-4943)
  • Beach Buggy (910)-792-0232)
  • Beasley Taxi (910-791-8700)
  • Bill's Taxi (910-232-1819)
  • Goins Taxi (910-409-0727)
  • Grab a Cab (910-620-9579)
  • Home James Taxi (910-200-1654)
  • Letts Taxi/Limo Service (910-343-3335)
  • Price Is Right Taxi (910-208-9075)
  • Safe Ride Taxi (910-508-2794)
  • Riverside (910-792-1871)
  • Transporter (910-632-7401)
  • X-tra Cab (910-264-2947)