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Carolina Beach Boardwalk

Classic wooden beach boardwalk with nostalgic charm - arcade games, skee-ball, claw machines, small amusement rides for kids, ice cream shops, and local restaurants. Britt's Donuts is here with legendary hot glazed donuts (cash only, seasonal). Summer Friday fireworks at 9pm fill the whole area with families. Beach access right there. The kind of place where you make memories with kids, not Instagram photos.

Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Photo: Mark Howard
Address Carolina Beach Ave S
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
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Google rating ★ 4.5 (7250)
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Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday · today
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours

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