Carolina Beach Boardwalk

Beach

Carolina Beach, NC

Carolina Beach Boardwalk features a permanent 10-story Gondola Wheel overlooking the ocean, plus thrill rides, family attractions, food, and games.

  • Families seeking amusement rides for different age groups
  • Ocean-view Ferris wheel rides
  • Visitors seeking evening carnival games and fair food

Wrightsville Beach Willmington Nc

Beach

Wilmington, NC

Wrightsville Beach, NC offers surf lessons, SUP excursions, sailing, and Masonboro Island wildlife cruises 8.5 miles from Wilmington.

  • surf lessons and world-class waves
  • stand-up paddleboard excursions
  • sailing on the Intracoastal Waterway

Visit Carolina Beach, NC

Beach

Carolina Beach, NC

Visit Carolina Beach provides a Mobile Trip Guide and visitor guide for planning boardwalk and state park visits.

  • planning Carolina Beach boardwalk visits
  • planning state park days
  • finding places to stay in Carolina Beach

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FAQ

Which New Hanover County beach is best for surfing and paddleboarding?

Wrightsville Beach offers surfing on the ocean and paddleboarding or kayaking on calmer Intracoastal Waterway channels.

How much do Carolina Beach Boardwalk rides cost?

Family nights on Tuesdays offer unlimited rides for $20 per child. The available information does not list general ride prices.

Are Carolina Beach Boardwalk fireworks free?

Thursday-night live music and fireworks are free, weather permitting.

Where can I find a guide for visiting Carolina Beach?

Visit Carolina Beach provides a Mobile Trip Guide and a 2025 visitor guide, with information on boardwalks, state parks, lodging, meetings, and group trips.