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MMI Public Relations can assist journalists and editors with assignments and suggest a wide range of story ideas for Carolina Beach.

Step Back In Time

  • Discover the last major stronghold of the Confederacy at the Fort Fisher State Historic Site & Civil War Museum, which was the largest earthen fortress of its kind in the South.

Botanical Beauty

  • Marvel at the rare indigenous Venus Flytrap at Carolina Beach State Park, hike along nature trails and camp overnight.

Family Fun & Amusements For All Ages

  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk with amusements and arcade games
  • Tregembo Animal Park, with over 100 varieties of animals in a forest-like environment.
  • N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher's 235,000 gallon saltwater tank and ½ acre atrium.
  • Area driving ranges, miniature golf courses, skate parks and rinks, arcades, pottery studios and movie complexes.

One-of-a-Kind Events

  • Pleasure Island Chowder Cook Off, featuring local favorites including the nationally award-winning chowder from Michael's Seafood Restaurant in Carolina Beach (April).
  • Carolina Beach Music Festival, the largest and only music festival held on the beach along the North Carolina coast (June).
  • Boardwalk Film and Fireworks Series (June - Aug).
  • Pleasure Island Seafood, Blues and Jazz Festival featuring nationally recognized artists (October).

World-Class Fishing

  • World-class fishing including off-shore charter fishing, surf fishing and pier fishing.
  • Begin a fishing adventure at the Carolina Beach Fishing Center and Marina - one of the largest in North Carolina.
  • Exciting annual tournaments including the East Coast "Get-Em-On" King Mackerel Tournament (July) and the Pleasure Island Surf Fishing Challenge (October).

Cruises and Tours

  • Water cruises include the Winner party boats, Cruises, Nostalgia Tours (Carolina Beach),
  • Nature tours include Cape Fear Kayaks, Carolina Coastal Adventures, Salt Marsh Kayak Company, the N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher, Carolina Beach State Park, Halyburton Park, Hook, Line & Paddle, Nostalgia Tours and Fort Fisher State Recreation Area. 

Shop 'Til You Drop

  • Discover island fashions, crafts and specialty shopping at Carolina Beach.

Nature-based Adventures & Enthusiasts

  • Hike, canoe and camp at Carolina Beach State Park where you can see Venus Flytrap in the wild.
  • Area bird watching hosts 165+ species of birds in the summer and 140+ species during the shoulder season. The area boasts several sites along the NC Birding Trail.
  • Visit the N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher's with its 235,000-gallon saltwater tank, a 20,000-sq. ft. conservatory and exhibits that interpret the waters of the Cape Fear.
  • Take a Pleasure Island eco-tour.