Carolina Beach

Laid-back, family-friendly beach town on Pleasure Island about 20-25 minutes from downtown Wilmington. Old-school beach town vibe with boardwalk arcade games, funnel cakes, and local families. The Carolina Beach Boardwalk has shops, restaurants, and legendary Britt's Donuts. Friday night fireworks at 9pm during summer. Freeman Park offers 4WD beach driving. Parking easier and cheaper than Wrightsville. Carolina Beach State Park has wild Venus flytraps.