Is Carolina Beach a party beach?

The nightlife and music scene at Carolina Beach features eclectic tiki bars showcasing live music, an award-winning beach dive bar, an outdoor beer garden and more that capture the local beach charm.



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Ocracoke Beach Many North Carolinians know about the history of piracy in their state, but far fewer visit this former pirate hideout, now one of North Carolina's least-crowded beach gems.

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Wrightsville Beach is known for its year-round welcoming social community and vibrant nightlife scene.

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Benefits of Living at Wrightsville Beach It's an upscale environment. To many people, Wrightsville Beach seems a little more “polished” than Carolina Beach. You'll definitely get a greater “wine-and-cheese” sort of vibe from Wrightsville Beach-goers.

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Because Wrightsville Beach is smaller and closer to central Wilmington, it's packed. At Carolina Beach, you can enjoy a simpler, more secluded beach environment, especially during the off-season. It offers more kid-friendly activities.

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Emerald Isle is the perfect destination for those who enjoy spending their time both above and under the water. Set amongst North Carolina's exquisite Crystal Coast, Emerald Isle contains some of the state's clearest waters and whitest sand making for some seriously stunning sunsets.

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Wrightsville Beach is home to pretty water, great surf, and five miles of wide, sandy beach. Surfing, paddleboarding, and fishing are some of the most popular activities here. Even if you're not casting a reel from Johnnie Mercer's Pier, you'll enjoy a stroll on the only concrete fishing pier in North Carolina.

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“Outer Banks” beaches refers to beaches in the towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Avon, Buxton, Frisco and Hatteras. All Outer Banks beaches allow beer, but do not allow wine or liquor. Beverage containers should be in cans or plastic containers.

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No glass or alcohol is allowed on the beach or at beach accesses. Swimmers must stay within 50 yards of the shore and may not swim in water more than chest deep. Swimmers must obey lifeguard flags at all times.

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