The boardwalk is stationed close to the beach, which makes it easy to hop off the wooden planks and wiggle some toes in the sand, or to take a break from the ocean to indulge in some salty beach grub, like hamburgers, hot dogs, and ice cream cones.
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Welcome to the BoardwalkThe sights and sounds of family fun await you at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk, named one of the most awesome boardwalks in America by Budget Travel.
A state Highway Historical Marker honors Wrightsville Beach as the birthplace of surfing in NC. The Pioneer East Coast Surfing marker recognizes that early surfing activity was organized by Burke Haywood Bridgers and others in 1909 in Wrightsville Beach.
Located smack in the middle of the coastal Island of Bogue Banks, Indian Beach bills itself as “The Hidden Gem of the Crystal Coast.” With a local population below 300 residents as of 2020, the town of Indian Beach is a remote slice of sea and sand—at times more like a private beach than a public one!
Atlantic Beach is one of the most developed beach areas in North Carolina, located along Crystal Coast. There are many amenities for visitors to enjoy, including biking and water sports equipment rentals, and the opportunity to charter a fishing trip.
The Town of Carolina Beach has metered parking spaces as well as parking lots, Town-operated lots and metered spaces are open year round. Paid parking is in effect from March 1 - Oct.31, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., $5/hour or $25/day and Nov.1 - Dec.
An all-day pass is $20. Visitors can also watch live entertainment at the gazebo at 6:30 p.m. and fireworks at 9 p.m. every Thursday night. For more information, visit www.pleasureislandnc.org. It just isn't summer without a trip to the Carolina Beach Boardwalk!
Weather and TransportationWhile downtown Wilmington is compact and walkable, it's best to have a car to access the other parts of the city and the surrounding beaches.