Downtown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Carolina Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Carolina Beach during your travels in Carolina Beach? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Bring the family to Carolina Beach Boardwalk and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Carolina Beach. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Freeman Park
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Freeman Park during your travels in Carolina Beach? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Carolina Beach State Park
You can take time to visit Carolina Beach State Park during your travels to Carolina Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Carolina Beach Arcade
Enjoy an outing to Carolina Beach Arcade during your stay in Carolina Beach.
Carolina Beach Fishing Pier
Carolina Beach Fishing Pier is just one of the places to see in Carolina Beach, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Private Boat Charter for Masonboro Island and Wrightsville Beach
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
5-Hour Wilmington River to Sea E-Bike Self/Or Guided Tour
E-Bike Adventure Tour from Southport Film Locations
Our pick of the best Downtown Hotel Deals
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Easy and very centrally located
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Carolina Beach Motel
This motel was very clean and quiet. The staff is great. It only takes a few minutes to walk to the boardwalk, the beach, shops and restaurants. I will be coming back.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Wonderi
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
The Starlite Inn
Great location and very cute room! I wish there was somewhere on the property for me to put my luggage since the early check-in fee was outrageous, but, other than that, I had a great stay! I would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to stay near the boardwalk.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Boardwalk Inn
There is no staffed office! when we arrived it was around 8:00 PM and there were no outdoor lights or lights at the entrance door. We were instructed by phone messages only. When you are over a "certain age" with poor vision this is a big problem. As for the shower...the water only reached the "tepid" ...
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
The beach views are definitely the best part of this place. Overall, the hotel itself is about average in quality.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
Wilmington Beach
While there might not be top attractions in Wilmington Beach, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Carolina Beach Lake Park and Carolina Beach Boardwalk.
