Downtown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

BJR9AT View of Carolina Beach Boardwalk, Carolina Beach, North Carolina USA

Carolina Beach Boardwalk

5/5(1 review)

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.

Carolina Beach Boardwalk
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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
BMKXWH People with dogs walking at Freeman Park area at Carolina Beach, Pleasure Island USA

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.

Freeman Park
CC8GTX Boardwalk on Fly Trap Trail at Carolina Beach State Park, south of Wilmington, North Carolina, AGPix_0637

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 State Park

Carolina Beach Arcade

Enjoy an outing to Carolina Beach Arcade during your stay in Carolina Beach.

Carolina Beach Arcade

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.

Carolina Beach Fishing Pier

Activities

Private Boat Charter for Masonboro Island and Wrightsville Beach

Private Boat Charter for Masonboro Island and Wrightsville Beach

NZ$2,042
per traveller
Private Boat Charter for Masonboro Island and Wrightsville Beach
Picture 2 for Activity Wilmington History and Architecture Tour

Wilmington History and Architecture Tour

NZ$42
per adult
Wilmington History and Architecture Tour
Picture 4 for Activity Wilmington: Ghosts of the Port City Haunted Walking Tour

Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour

NZ$40
per adult
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
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Our pick of the best Downtown Hotel Deals

Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront

3 out of 5
100 Charlotte Ave Carolina Beach NC
The price is NZ$311 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
NZ$311
14 Apr - 15 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Carolina Beach Motel

Carolina Beach Motel

2 out of 5
213 Raleigh Ave Carolina Beach NC
The price is NZ$209 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
NZ$209
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (221 reviews)
Really nice little room with a "cottage" feel to it...updated rooms and really good location to the boardwalk!

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Carolina Beach Motel
Boardwalk Inn

Boardwalk Inn

2 out of 5
224 Carolina Beach Ave N Carolina Beach NC
The price is NZ$296 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$296
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (130 reviews)
Wonderful stay thank you!

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Boardwalk Inn
Carolina Beach Inn

Carolina Beach Inn

2 out of 5
205 Harper Ave Carolina Beach NC
The price is NZ$196 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
NZ$196
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free parking, a garden and a picnic area. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (396 reviews)
Clean room, friendly, good area

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Carolina Beach Inn
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

3.5 out of 5
2700 N Lumina Avenue Wrightsville Beach NC
Stay at this beach resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,533 reviews)
Not a good experience

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

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Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
301 N Water St Wilmington NC
The price is NZ$284 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
NZ$284
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,479 reviews)
Hotel is dated but a great location to everything downtown. Enjoyed my stay there! The staff is very friendly.

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown

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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.

Wilmington Beach

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