Outdoor Activities in Carolina Beach
THE 10 BEST Carolina Beach Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities in Carolina Beach
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What travellers are saying
- Jamie W1 contributionThe boardwalk is great to walk on! Lovely view of the amusement park and beach. The beach is nice! Good sand, close to the shops and boardwalk. There are lots of shops to go into to cool off. Many are having end-of-season sales now.
Prices are insane for food/rides/parking. If you have a family, definitely get a day wristband for $25 to ride as much as you want. The ferris wheel costs $10 per person after 5pm, no wristbands after 5 for that ride. Use the bathrooms early in the day, they get really gross by the end of the day. Park "not" in the main lot next to the rides, that main lot is insanely expensive (I think the meter wanted to charge me $58 to park, so we left and found another spot).Written August 8, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Susan ODenver, CO59 contributionsWe thoroughly enjoyed our morning on the Cape Fear River. Our naturalist was charming, well-informed and clearly loved her job (she teaches marine science to elementary school kids, and was equally enthusiastic about her ability to do that!). We saw a ton of birds, including many osprey, pelicans, kingfishers, and a variety of seagulls. She explained a lot about the river’s ecosystem. Very interesting morning!Written September 4, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Ashlyn D1 contributionMy boyfriend and I booked a last-minute trip down to Carolina Beach and have always wanted to try surfing. The weather was still really nice so we decided to book a 2-hour group lesson. Since it was November the beaches were very empty and we ended up being the only ones in the group. We basically had a private lesson and got paired with two awesome instructors, Hue and Gus. They were so helpful and taught us the basics on the sand and then we got out there and caught some waves. They were super nice and even let us try out catching some waves on our own when we got the hang of it. 2 hours was definitely plenty of time, and I'd recommend it over just an hour as that would've been too short. If you are heading out to Carolina Beach and want to try it out 10/10 would recommend going here!Written November 10, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sharon SShorewood, MN29 contributionsRented a 6 person golf cart from Sunfun for week on Oak Island- they delivered it and picked it up- it ran well and was clean for a beach cart. Seat belts are required so they could have used some work- kind of sandy but worked. No issues and was fun way to get back and forth to beachWritten June 23, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Zory CFayetteville, NC1 contributionIt was nice! It was just myself and 5 other family members. We had a very relaxing, yet fun ride, and our captain (sorry, can't remember his name),.was awesome! He was extremely friendly and made us feel super comfortable. We were even lucky enough to see quite a few fish jumping out of the water, and finished the trip seeing some beautiful sea turtles 🐢 😀.Written July 31, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Amanda K14 contributionsRenting a pontoon here was the best part of our vacation! We saw Dolphin and Jelly fish. Caught some Spot, Crocker, Sea robin, Northern Puffer fish, a Blacktip Shark, and Pig fish. It was worth every penny!!! My only regret was booking just a half day instead of full day.Written August 18, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- shannonKingsport, TN1 contributionFriendly and skilled fisherman! Fun for the kids. Definitely recommend Mark. He made it so much fun!We enjoyed Mark so much! He was very casual but friendly, like he was just taking some of his friends fishing. He was very easy to communicate with and quick to respond. Knowledgeable about the area and his equipment was clean and well kept. The kids both caught fish which they loved. He showed us a great time! Couldn’t have asked for a better time. Will definitely seek him out when e we return to Carolina Beach.Written October 14, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Adombr02Shelby Township, MI5 contributionsWonderful experience!! Great day on the water with friendly owners who made the experience top notch. Fun for all ages and the experience and a great way to check out the area waterways.Written July 4, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- kiser56Wise, VA20 contributionsWe decided to rent a bike to ride around the island during our time there. This was the first time that we ever did anything like this. Pleasure island rentals was a pleasure to work with. They were very helpful and informative and cheap. We rode around the island all day and returned our bikes without any trouble whatsoever. This is located in a very convenient location near hotels, as well as restaurants. Parking is beside the area but you have to pay in case you need to take your bike somewhere versus riding straight from there. It’s at five dollars per hour.Written March 9, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Chelsea AYork Beach, ME1 contributionWe had a great time fishing. So fun! The captain really knew his stuff and took us to great spots. Highly recommend if anyone is looking to fish while on vacation!Written January 23, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Larry J6 contributionsHaving gone fishing on beach trips with my grandkids and son-in-law over the last few years, I can honestly say - the Hot Ticket fishing charter is far the best experience ever!
From arranging the fishing excursion with Kristie Kane (Captain Bill's wife) to fishing with Caption Bill and first mate Brandon it was a very positive, exciting, accommodating and efficient experience. The Hot Ticket boat is equipped with fishing gear and updated equipment for everyone ( 6 people). The very comfortable air conditioned cabin provided us with a cool and relaxing environment which included seating areas, a bathroom and a large eating area. The boat is very spacious from the top cabin with Captain Bill - navigating the boat ( viewing state -of - the art instruments) - having a fantastic view or on the back (stern area- plenty room for 6 people) fishing.
We went out the morning 4 hrs. half day trip that was truly amazing - catching up to 12 Spanish mackerels ( delicious dinner) and the finale was the grandkids (ages from 9 to 17 years old) reeling in two hammerhead sharks. Captain Bill and first mate Brandon went beyond the call of duty to ensure photos were taken. They worked hard for our enjoyment and safety.
Captain Bill Kane, his wife Kristie and first mate Brandon are very professional, friendly, skillful and knowledgeable. It was obvious they love taking people fishing to experience the excitement and enjoyment. No to mention, just being very kind, genuine and down to earth people.
No doubt, we'll return next summer and highly recommend Hot Ticket Fishing Charters - you will not be disappointed and have an amazing experience.
HAVE A GREAT TIME!Written July 23, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Jerry_BagnellCarolina Beach, NC354 contributionsWe contacted Kevin to schedule lessons for our granddaughters age 12 and 9. They had never been surfing before. We were impressed with the fact that most instructors were elementary school teachers. That enabled them to establish both rapport and credibility with the girls. They both enjoyed the experience and look forward to visiting again next year.Written August 5, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Leslie L13 contributionsCaptain Sheila and Dave are amazing. They are local and know how to make the outing fun. They not only hilarious but knowledgeable of the area.
We have booked 3 trips with them with various friends and all of our friends have been so grateful for the invite.
What a great way to see the area!Written January 22, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Rhonda1 contributionMy husband, daughter, grandson and I went on a fishing trip on the Fish Witch II and had a ball! We really enjoyed fishing with Captain Carl and Colby. We caught a lot of fish out there in no time. My grandson caught a big Spanish marcel! Colby told us to take the fish to get a certification. The Spanish Marcel weighed 6lbs 3oz.Written July 3, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jill RGermantown, MD3 contributionsCaptain Pete was very flexible with rescheduling due to unfavorable wind conditions. Communication prior to the trip was excellent. On the day of our three hour sail he and his deckhand were so kind in helping my father with Parkinsons on the boat. The boat was in great condition and very clean. There were comfortable seats for our party of 5 and life jackets were provided. Snacks and drinks were offered to us during the ride. My husband and son wanted to learn more about sailing and Captain Pete taught them so much and let them learn by actually sailing themselves - with him right there of course. We will definitely sail with him again on our next trip to Carolina Beach.Written July 26, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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