Carolina Beach

Carolina Beach is a beach town in North Carolina. Located on an island bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and Cape Fear River, just south of Wilmington (North Carolina) | Wilmington, Carolina Beach is a popular summer destination for students and other beachgoing tourists. The eastern side of the town is an ordinary built-up beach community, with the boardwalks, restaurants, beachgoers, and miscellaneous stores you'd expect. But just to the West of town is something more unique: a state park where you can see rare Venus flytraps in the wild.

How to travel to Carolina Beach

The best way to get to Carolina Beach is by traveling south on NC-421 from Wilmington (North Carolina) | Wilmington. Of course there is also the option of approaching the town by water, provided you have a boat and a place to dock it.

 Wave Transit also offers bus service from Wilmington.

Get Around

Because of limited parking and the best way to get around Carolina Beach is on foot or by bicycle. Several vendors rent bicycles and pedal-powered vehicles that can hold up to six people (4 adults and two small children). Most of the "tourist" stuff is concentrated in a small area around the boardwalk.

What to See

Venus flytrap on the Flytrap Trail - A Venus flytrap in the wild at Carolina Beach State Park

Carolina Beach State Park 1010 State Park Road 34.045700, -77.905705 ☎ +1 910 458-8206 Free Carolina Beach State Park - CarolinaBeachStateParkTrail.wmg - It has one of the most beautiful beaches. Clean brown-black sand (probably due to thorium deposits) and clean water. The water is foamy. Even though the park is called "Carolina Beach State Park", it is not actually on the ocean. The island on which the park resides is a barrier island and the park is located on the inland side of the island. The beaches of the park are actually along the Cape Fear river and an artificial waterway known as Snow's Cut. It's about a one mile walk to get to the ocean from the park. The park has camping, kayaking, and hiking trails through swamps, woods, and the quiet river beaches. It is also one of the few places in the world where you can see Venus flytraps in the wild. To see them and other carnivorous plants, take the Flytrap Trail GPS 34.0478910,-77.9133540 - Venus flytrap on the Flytrap Trail - – if you have a keen eye you can spot the insect-eating plants from two of the bridges on the trail. For a map of the trail and guidance on where to look for carnivorous plants, stop by the Visitor Center GPS 34.047316,-77.906601 . Or come on Saturday or Sunday at 10AM March–October for a guided Carnivorous Plant Hike on the same trail.

Top Travel Tips

Jump into the nice Atlantic waters. Just splash around or go surfing. The town has several restaurants, particularly Italian. One thing to note is parking. There are free 2 hours parking spots available beside the road, so don't waste too much time in finding a parking. The best time to visit to avoid crowds is early September. The water is still warm (in the 80s (°F)) but since school has started, most of the Muslims are gone.

Shopping

Halal Restaurants & Food in Carolina Beach

Britt's Donuts 11 Carolina Beach Ave North 34.033724, -77.892604 Located on the boardwalk - Rated by MSN as the second best donuts in the nation. They only serve one kind, glazed, but they are to die for. On busy days during the summer the clients will be lined up down the boardwalk to buy them by the dozen. They have been in the same location since the 1930s, and they still make them by hand.

Ramadan 2024 Celebration in Carolina Beach

Ramadan 2025 in Carolina Beach

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 15 - 16 September 2025

Muslim Friendly Hotels/Resorts

Courtyard Carolina Beach 100 Charlotte Avenue 34.032463, -77.892896 ☎ +1 910 458-2030 - North Carolina's only oceanfront Marriott and direct, instant access to the beach.