Downtown Travel Guide
Carolina Beach





Popular places to visit

Carolina Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Carolina Beach during your travels in Carolina Beach? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Bring the family to Carolina Beach Boardwalk and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Carolina Beach. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Freeman Park
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Freeman Park during your travels in Carolina Beach? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Carolina Beach State Park
You can take time to visit Carolina Beach State Park during your travels to Carolina Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Carolina Beach Arcade
Enjoy an outing to Carolina Beach Arcade during your stay in Carolina Beach.
Carolina Beach Fishing Pier
Carolina Beach Fishing Pier is just one of the places to see in Carolina Beach, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Things to do

Private Boat Charter for Masonboro Island and Wrightsville Beach

Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour

E-Bike Adventure Tour from Southport Film Locations

5-Hour Wilmington River to Sea E-Bike Self/Or Guided Tour

Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Wilmington
Top hotels in Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Breakfast was good. I had ocean view, room was clean
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Carolina Beach Motel
Very nice stay! Close to the beach!! The room was wonderful and very well maintained! We had no issues at all, the only thing we noticed was the water pressure wasn’t super strong but wasn’t an issue for us at all. Check in was super easy, as you are given a code for the door right when it’s your ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

Boardwalk Inn
The room wasn’t super clean when we checked in. As a parent of children with allergies, it was clear that most surface had not been wiped down in some time. The shower was impossibly small. I understand that this is an older property that’s been retrofitted, but it was barely usable and we are not ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

The Starlite Inn
Everything was absolutely amazing!
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
The resort was very clean, even though the rooms felt a bit dated, and the location was exceptional with private access to the beach, something my family truly enjoyed for its convenience and ease.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown

Wilmington Beach
While there might not be top attractions in Wilmington Beach, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Carolina Beach Lake Park and Carolina Beach Boardwalk.

