Best 112 things to do in Carolina Beach, NC

Collect prehistoric shark teeth on a family-friendly island outing

Choose your wildlife focus on a private Carolina Beach eco tour

Gather clams by hand or rake on Carolina Beach’s sandy flats

Boat to shell-only beaches on a private charter

Paddle the Cape Fear River and search Shark Tooth Island

A Relaxed Cape Fear Paddle for Families, Wildlife, and Local History

Explore oyster shelves and historic jetties on a leisurely river paddle

Paddle to Shark Tooth Island and search its shores at your own pace

Explore Zeke's Island’s shifting marshes, tidal flats, and islands by kayak

Explore a 1,635-acre coastal reserve of shifting islands and marshes

Greet the day with a guided paddle through Zeke's Island's tidal landscapes

Watch the sun rise over Masonboro Island from the Intracoastal Waterway

Paddle Intracoastal waterways and explore Masonboro Island by kayak

Paddle Masonboro’s marshes and barrier-island waterways

Cruise the Cape Fear River with local history and wildlife insights

Private coaching and provided gear for a personalized introduction to surfing

Explore Savannah history and memorial art from a golf cart

Private coaching to build your surfing skills at your own pace

Savor coffee, mimosas and pastries while sailing the coast aboard Bella

Discover island lore and coastal scenery on a family-friendly cruise

Sail with an instructor for an easy, first-time-friendly session on calm Soundside waters

Explore coastal islands, rope swings and waterfront stops by private boat

Cruise Wilmington’s trails and landmarks on a custom electric beach cruiser

Follow coastal back trails, cross the Cape Fear River, and explore Fort Fisher by e-bike