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Carolina Beach, NC

Since the mid 1800S, Carolina Beach has been a favorite getaway spot for the residents of nearby Wilmington. But the secret of the sleepy seaside village is out and more retirees are calling Carolina Beach their full-time home.

“The community remains very much a hold over from the 50s’ era beach community, with its boardwalk, complete with Ferris wheel, arcade and shops."

Located on Pleasure Island, uniquely situated between the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean, what Carolina Beach is most known for, besides a relaxing lifestyle, is fishing. In fact, Carolina Beach claims to have some of the best fishing in the country. Anglers can test their skills from one of several fishing piers located in and around the community, wade into the warm Atlantic waters to try surf fishing, or venture out into the Gulf Stream, only 30 miles off shore.

Carolina Beach residents take pride in the community’s nostalgic charm and wholesome family atmosphere. The community remains very much a hold over from the 50s’ era beach community, with its boardwalk, complete with Ferris wheel, arcade and shops. On weekends residents and tourists alike can enjoy live music on the boardwalk gazebo.

Residents of the quiet burg will never be in want of something to do. Carolina Beach has both a marina and boat landing, and the nearby Carolina Beach State Park offers scenic hiking and camping. The area is also home to the carnivorous plant, the Venus Flytrap, where they grow wild in the dunes. For those seeking a more civilized form of recreation, annual festivities include the Island of Light Holiday Flotilla, which draws boat owners from all over the area, and the Beach Blast Music Festival.

Carolina Beach is home to a vibrant, but small, business district, featuring charming local businesses. But only a short drive from metropolitan Wilmington, Carolina Beach residents have access to outstanding medical facilities, national retail and restaurant chains, and many cultural events. But at the end of a busy day of shopping, the quiet solitude of home at Carolina Beach is only a short drive away.