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Things to Do Research Reserve. For a free Birding Trail
Brochure: ncbirdingtrail.org. For birding
information: nc.audubon.org.
BOAT/ FISH
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Carolina Beach Fishing
Center & Marina

Marina offers a large recreational fishing
Carolina Beach Fishing Center and
fleet, party and cruise boats. Outfitters
Carolina Beach State Park rent skiffs, outboards and personal
Nine miles of trails, accessible fishing watercraft, kayaks and canoes. Also pier/
Carolina Beach marina. Fees for camping. Off U.S. 421 S., Grill, tackle shop and arcade on 2nd level.
platform, picnic areas, camping and a
surf and inshore fishing.
: VisitCarolinaBeachNC.com
28428.
: 910-458-8206 : ncparks.gov
Carolina Beach Fishing Pier
Freeman Park Recreation Area
Offers camping and four-wheel-drive

Marsh Lane, 28428.
access with permit. Canal Dr., 28428. High Tide Lounge on 3rd level. 1800 Salt
: 910-458-5518
: 910-458-4614 : carolinabeach.org
Poppy’s Palace Arcade 9 KITEBOARD/
SURF/ SUP
Be a kid again at this family-friendly
arcade. 810 N. Lake Park Blvd., 28428. Learn kiteboarding, surfing and
: 910-707-1100 stand-up paddle boarding at area schools
for fun on the water.
DIVE : VisitCarolinaBeachNC.com
5 Area dive shops can take you on

incredible underwater adventures CAMP
to 2,000+ shipwrecks off NC’s coast. 10 For a list of campgrounds, go to
: VisitCarolinaBeachNC.com VisitCarolinaBeachNC.com.
BIKE SHOP
6 Pedal around the island on a 11 For a list of retail/dining
guided bike tour with paved complexes, boutiques and
paths that run south to Fort Fisher. bookstores, beach-gear outlets, surf and
: capefearcyclists.org tackle shops: VisitCarolinaBeachNC.com.

7 WATCH 12 MINGLE
Log glimpses of uncommon birds
Find plenty of nightlife at
at our NC Birding Trail sites: some of the best tiki bars
Carolina Beach State Park, Fort Fisher State and lounges. Island newspapers
Historic Site, Fort Fisher State Recreation provide weekly information about
Area, North Carolina Aquarium at Fort things to do in Carolina Beach, or go to
Fisher and Zeke’s Island National Estuarine VisitCarolinaBeachNC.com.

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