Area
What's nearby:
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Nearest travel links
| Airport | Wilmington (ILM) |
|---|---|
| Ferry | Southport Ferry 10.00 km |
| Car | Car advised |
How to get there
DIRECTIONS FROM RALEIGH:
I-40 East leads you into Wilmington - Follow signs to Carolina Beach
I-40 turns into College Road / 132. Continue straight.
College Road / 132 turns into 421. Continue straight.
421 turns into S Lake Park Blvd after the Lake. Continue Straight.
Note 1 – If you’re coming from Virginia or points north, take exit 119 off I95 in North Carolina and Interstate 795 to route 117 (through Goldsboro). It will save ~ 20 minutes on your drive. On the return trip it’s exit 355 off I40.
Note 2 – Once you cross the bridge onto Carolina Beach, you can take a right at the 2nd light onto Dow Rd and take it to Ocean Blvd (lef
Activities near Carolina Beach
| Sports | Tennis in town, Fishing |
|---|---|
| Great for | Beach or lakeside relaxation |
Getting around
Downtown proper is about a mile away and it's walkable / bikeable / driveable. There's public parking in town and it's usually not too hard to find a parking spot.