Beach in New Hanover, North Carolina

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Updated October 31, 2026

Carolina Beach Boardwalk

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Wilmington, NC

Carolina Beach Boardwalk offers 25 carnival rides, Thursday-night free live music and fireworks, plus Britt's Donut Shop at 100 Cape Fear Boulevard.

  • Families seeking summer carnival rides
  • Visitors wanting free Thursday-night live music and fireworks
  • Budget-conscious visitors seeking an affordable attraction

Wrightsville Beach, Nc

Beach

Wilmington, NC

Wrightsville Beach offers ocean and sound access for surfing, paddleboarding, kayaking, and boating, alongside vacation rentals and hotels.

  • Visitors seeking surfing and consistent beach breaks
  • Paddleboarding or kayaking on calmer Intracoastal Waterway channels
  • Families seeking clean beaches with public access, restrooms, and showers

Wilmington/ Wrightsville Beach

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

The Boardwalk

Beach

Carolina Beach, NC

The Boardwalk offers family fun and attractions at Carolina Beach.

  • family outings
  • visiting Carolina Beach attractions

Fort Fisher 4WD Beach Access

Beach

Kure Beach, NC

Fort Fisher Beach State Park offers free day use and the North Carolina State Parks system’s only four-wheel-drive beach access.

  • four-wheel-drive beach access
  • surf fishing
  • pedestrian beach visits at any time of year

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