Suzanne’s guidebook
My favorite restaurants
These are the places I go to over and over again!
Definitely the adults' night out place! Super yum dishes and cornhole games out front. They serve lunch as well.
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Havana’s Restaurant
1 N Lake Park BlvdDefinitely the adults' night out place! Super yum dishes and cornhole games out front. They serve lunch as well.
Great little casual spot with seriously good food and a great atmosphere! You can dine indoors or out. The daily fish special is amazing!!!
The Sandspur
Great little casual spot with seriously good food and a great atmosphere! You can dine indoors or out. The daily fish special is amazing!!!
Not only is the food simply excellent, you'll find something for everyone!
93 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Soul Flavor
716 N Lake Park BlvdNot only is the food simply excellent, you'll find something for everyone!
Go -- order the seafood chowder -- you'll be glad you did!
Great theme night specials every day of the week and free shuttle service for on-island guests! Seriously good food and great atmosphere.
113 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Michael's Seafood Restaurant
1206 N Lake Park BlvdGo -- order the seafood chowder -- you'll be glad you did!
Great theme night specials every day of the week and free shuttle service for on-island guests! Seriously good food and great atmosphere.
Go for lunch or an early dinner! Awesome place for a family meal with the kids.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bowman's at the Beach
911 N Lake Park BlvdGo for lunch or an early dinner! Awesome place for a family meal with the kids.
So fun! More for adulting - but also family friendly. Very good live music, tvs for sports fans, and great food.
175 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
227 Carolina Beach Ave NSo fun! More for adulting - but also family friendly. Very good live music, tvs for sports fans, and great food.
I order the same thing every time I go.... Crab Benedict. Sumptuous. The pancakes are pretty awesome too!
78 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kate's Pancake House
102 S Lake Park BlvdI order the same thing every time I go.... Crab Benedict. Sumptuous. The pancakes are pretty awesome too!
Another fun family favorite! Fried seafood basket (or a yummy cheeseburger) and ice cream for dessert!
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pop's Diner
109 N Lake Park BlvdAnother fun family favorite! Fried seafood basket (or a yummy cheeseburger) and ice cream for dessert!
Things to do and see
Some of my favorite things to do in and around the area.
Great place to take the kids after too much sun or on a rainy day. Go to the website to see what special events they have going on a particular day!
550 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Acuario de Carolina del Norte en Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdGreat place to take the kids after too much sun or on a rainy day. Go to the website to see what special events they have going on a particular day!
Take the Ferry over to Southport, NC. You can take your car or park and go as a passenger only. My grandson fondly calls this going on the "cherry"!
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Southport station
Take the Ferry over to Southport, NC. You can take your car or park and go as a passenger only. My grandson fondly calls this going on the "cherry"!
Stroll through this historical waterfront town. Enjoy shopping and great local food.
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Southport
Stroll through this historical waterfront town. Enjoy shopping and great local food.
Great historical visit to a real WWII battleship and museum.
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Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NEGreat historical visit to a real WWII battleship and museum.
Enjoy an inland visit to Wilmington to see the sights and sounds near the historic port city.
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Wilmington
Enjoy an inland visit to Wilmington to see the sights and sounds near the historic port city.
This awesome little gem is literally across the street from Sea the Lake!!! Go for a morning stroll/run. Head over for shopping at the market on Saturday morning. Enjoy movies in the park on Sunday evenings all summer.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carolina Beach Lake Park
400 S Lake Park BlvdThis awesome little gem is literally across the street from Sea the Lake!!! Go for a morning stroll/run. Head over for shopping at the market on Saturday morning. Enjoy movies in the park on Sunday evenings all summer.
Enjoy the boardwalk any time of day, but especially early in the morning or in the evening. You can head out to the beach or into town. Stop and enjoy one of the swings as you enjoy the ocean breeze.
184 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Carolina Beach Avenue SouthEnjoy the boardwalk any time of day, but especially early in the morning or in the evening. You can head out to the beach or into town. Stop and enjoy one of the swings as you enjoy the ocean breeze.
Wanna learn how to surf? Need to rent a bike, surfboard, paddleboard, kayak, etc.? This is your go-to!
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tony Silvagni Surf School
107 Charlotte AveWanna learn how to surf? Need to rent a bike, surfboard, paddleboard, kayak, etc.? This is your go-to!
This place has some fun rentals -- Surreys, Tandem Bikes, Kid Trailers, Paddle Boards.... AND, they'll coordinate to bring Beach chairs and Umbrellas right to your designated location!
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wheel Fun Rentals
107 Carolina Beach Ave NThis place has some fun rentals -- Surreys, Tandem Bikes, Kid Trailers, Paddle Boards.... AND, they'll coordinate to bring Beach chairs and Umbrellas right to your designated location!
Head up to the North End and try your hand at pier fishing. Summertime catches include flounder, bluefish, Spanish mackerel, mullets, and lots of sheapshead - a smaller but exceptionally tasty fish that is especially popular in the months of June, July and August. There is also a small restaurant and tackle/bait shop on the premises!
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carolina Beach Fishing Pier
Head up to the North End and try your hand at pier fishing. Summertime catches include flounder, bluefish, Spanish mackerel, mullets, and lots of sheapshead - a smaller but exceptionally tasty fish that is especially popular in the months of June, July and August. There is also a small restaurant and tackle/bait shop on the premises!
My favorite bars
The best for adulting...
Go in, say hello, and head into the fridge to pick your beverage of choice. Cool places inside and out to hang out and enjoy life. Casual and laid back.
165 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Fat Pelican
8 S Lake Park BlvdGo in, say hello, and head into the fridge to pick your beverage of choice. Cool places inside and out to hang out and enjoy life. Casual and laid back.
Great drinks -- great food! Best place for oysters and steamed seafood!
115 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shuckin' Shack
6 N Lake Park BlvdGreat drinks -- great food! Best place for oysters and steamed seafood!
Ultra-casual spot with ice-cold drinks for the after-hours beach crowd. Also has bar food, a pool table, games, and good live music.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Dive Food & Spirits
6 N Lake Park BlvdUltra-casual spot with ice-cold drinks for the after-hours beach crowd. Also has bar food, a pool table, games, and good live music.
Take a long, leisurely walk on the beach from the condo to the Tiki Bar and then stop in for a refreshing adult beverage and a snack before heading back. Facing the ocean, look to your right -- that pier you see with the little green building -- that's where you're headed.
You could also have lunch or dinner at the Ocean Grill, but you may want to clean up and drive there for that.
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Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar
1211 S Lake Park BlvdTake a long, leisurely walk on the beach from the condo to the Tiki Bar and then stop in for a refreshing adult beverage and a snack before heading back. Facing the ocean, look to your right -- that pier you see with the little green building -- that's where you're headed.
You could also have lunch or dinner at the Ocean Grill, but you may want to clean up and drive there for that.
Don't Miss These!
A few miscellaneous things you might not want to miss!
There's nothing like getting Squiggled on a hot steamy summer evening! Treat yourself to the Squigley...and sure to bring cash for the experience.
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Squigley's Ice Cream & Treats
208 S Lake Park BlvdThere's nothing like getting Squiggled on a hot steamy summer evening! Treat yourself to the Squigley...and sure to bring cash for the experience.
Known as the best donut shop in North Carolina!
277 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Britts Donuts
13 Carolina Beach Ave NKnown as the best donut shop in North Carolina!
Great place to buy fresh seafood if you plan to cook your own while you're in town.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blackburn Brothers Seafood
440 N Lake Park BlvdGreat place to buy fresh seafood if you plan to cook your own while you're in town.
Small locally owned grocery store within walking distance of the condo. It may not have everything you want, but it'll cover most of the bases and it's fun to shop local!
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Sea Merchants
257 Cape Fear BlvdSmall locally owned grocery store within walking distance of the condo. It may not have everything you want, but it'll cover most of the bases and it's fun to shop local!
Fun and quirky with yummy fresh veggies and an eclectic array of wines and local treats.
86 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Veggie Wagon
3315 Masonboro Loop RdFun and quirky with yummy fresh veggies and an eclectic array of wines and local treats.
Borrowed this because, well -- hard to top!
"A family-owned and operated small-batch brewery that is dog
and family friendly, Good Hops offers samples, flights, pours and
beer to go as well as non-alcoholic drinks and individual pizzas and
chips. You are even welcome to bring a packed meal to enjoy
inside, or the outside Beer Garden (complete with a cozy gas
fireplace). Try your hand at the Games in the Taproom, the disc
golf course located behind the Brewery, or the fun afternoon
Brewery Tours for Adults. "
Closed toe shoes required for the Brewery Tour!
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Good Hops Brewing
811 Harper AveBorrowed this because, well -- hard to top!
"A family-owned and operated small-batch brewery that is dog
and family friendly, Good Hops offers samples, flights, pours and
beer to go as well as non-alcoholic drinks and individual pizzas and
chips. You are even welcome to bring a packed meal to enjoy
inside, or the outside Beer Garden (complete with a cozy gas
fireplace). Try your hand at the Games in the Taproom, the disc
golf course located behind the Brewery, or the fun afternoon
Brewery Tours for Adults. "
Closed toe shoes required for the Brewery Tour!