Downtown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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
5-Hour Wilmington River to Sea E-Bike Self/Or Guided Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Hotel Deals
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
"At check in the lady was a little short but everybody has an off day she did what she could she might of have been dealing with an impossible customer earlier but the day was nice. The rooms are clean. The breakfast is awesome. The amenities were clean."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Carolina Beach Motel
"Was locat d in walking distance to the beach and the boardwalk. Very nice small hotel. I was worried with not having staff there when I booked. But they were very nice and gave you everything you needed the day of check in and daily messages with updates and things to know. Will definitely stay ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront
"We were in an oceanfront room with a balcony, and the weather was beautiful and fairly mild. We were able to open the balcony doors and just listen to the waves. It was so pleasant and beautiful. I will definitely go back."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Carolina Beach Inn
"Staff is very friendly. Enjoyed being close to the beach and boardwalk. Perfect for 2."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
The Starlite Inn
"Parking was easy and secure. Room and property were very clean. AC was cold. Staff are amazing! My first visit to the island and to Starlite. We will be back. The hotel is walking distance to EVERYTHING. It was fun yet very relaxing on the beautiful beach."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Boardwalk Inn
"Great stay overall! The room was clean, staff was friendly, and it was very pet-friendly which we appreciated. The kitchen was convenient and made traveling with kids easier. Only downside was there was no bathroom vent fan, so the bathroom got pretty humid after showers. Otherwise, we had a good ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 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.
