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Life on the Island
Pleasure Island is a hidden gem in North Carolina. There are three small towns that make up the island: Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and historic Fort Fisher. The natural beauty of this place makes it a perfect beach vacation destination and an idyllic place to live.
There are miles of wide sandy beaches and a large variety of places to stay whether it be a Hotel, Motel, Cottage or Condo. If you are looking for more than soaking up the sun and swimming, we've got plenty to do. Kayaking, fishing, boating, four-wheeling and so much more.
Too much in fact to include it all here. This page represents the VERY BEST of Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Fort Fisher.
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Where should I stay on Pleasure Island?
There are many choices, but here are some of the best.
Each of these accomodations offer something a little different. While some people may prefer a "Mom & Pop" type place,others enjoy a high rise or the privacy of a condo or beach cottage. I've tried to include a little of everything below.
If you have a favorite, please add it to my list!
The Savannah Inn
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Courtyard By Marriott Carolina Beach
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Seven Seas Inn
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Kure Beach and Fort Fisher
South end of the Island links
A Carolina Sunset~Amazing Colors
Trees at Fort Fisher
When I think I cannot become more enchanted with this island, I get to see this. The sunsets here are an event in themselves. This photo and the two above were taken in March 2007 at Fort Fisher. Can't get enough of Carolina Beach? RSS FEED HERE
Bella's Life on the Island
My life and experiences living on Carolina Beach, NC. Where to eat, fun things to do and great places to shop.
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Tired of sunbathing and beach combing?
- Carolina Beach State Park
- Home of the Venus Fly Trap! Carolina Beach State Park has a marina, 6 miles of hiking trails, a picnic area in a shaded grove of trees and a campground.
I have featured photos throughout this page of the park, it is really something to see. - Wheel Fun Rentals
- Bike Rentals, Paddle Boat Rentals and so much more! Really, have you ridden a surrey? Six people peddaling along in the shade. Too much fun. When you go into Wheel Fun Rentals, you can't miss the Fudge Boat...you'll see what I mean. Wheel Fun is right on the Boardwalk, you can't miss it.
- Kayak Carolina
- Kayaking tours to Zeke's Island, bird watching, nature in action.
- Pleasure Island Rentals
- Surf boards, wake boards, kayaks, golf carts-you can rent many fun things at Pleasure Island Rentals. Jetskis, surf lessons-right on the main drag in Carolina Beach.
- Freeman Park
- Also known as "The North End", one of the few beaches where you can four wheel right up to the ocean! I've seen the most beautiful sunsets from the North End and watched the moon rise out of the ocean, huge and red. An unforgettable evening in Carolina Beach.
- Winner Boats
- The Winner Boats are a fleet of boats docked in the Carolina Beach Municipal Marina. They feature fishing charters, dinner cruises and party/dancing cruises. The ticket booth is located directly in front of the boats. Party boats go out each evening at 9:00 and 11:00 each night. The boats can accomodate private parties and weddings as well.
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I want to hear your memories and stories of Pleasure Island~
Soaking up the sun, the biggest fish ever caught, bit by a jelly fish?
Everyone has a great beach story-share it here! You may have some interesting news or history on the area-shout out to a local-write it here!
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Karendelac
I am passionate about the worlds oceans and coasts, your lens is a solid 5 stars. I have just completed a State-of-the-Art Titanic Lens ~~ Please click on Karendelac above, to view it. Posted October 10, 2007 |
I visited Pleasure Island on the honeymoon of my first marriage. We went fishing on the pier, and I cast only 2 times. The first cast, I reeled in a crab which decided to hang on to my line. The second time I hooked a sea turtle.
Go figure.
Never did catch a fish.
Posted September 16, 2007
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Bella317
It's great to hear from all of you leaving comments-thank you! Posted September 06, 2007 |
Just finished an article in Snow's Cut Monthly Mag,..Septembers Issue,..I love the Island so much,..I love the beach and the many different fossils you can find,...there's so much to do here.
Posted August 31, 2007
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bothewebguy
I love Carolina Beach. I hate that I am so far away now that I live in Atlanta. Partying on the deck of the Sea Witch with Jim Quick Posted July 08, 2007 |
Pleasure Island Festivals
Carolina Beach hosts numerous events each year
Spring really kicks off here with the Pleasure Island Chowder Cook-off in April. Various local restaurants compete for the Judge's Choice and People's Choice awards for the best chowder in the area.Just over the bridge in Wilmington, the Azalea Festival is also in April. This weekend long event includes garden tours, southern belles in traditional attire and great music.
Each June the Pleasure Island Beach Music Festival draws hundreds of people to the area for an afternoon of food and music oceanfront. (Bring your bikini and get ready to shag!)
The Pleasure Island Seafood Blues and Jazz festival is held each October. Two days of blues and jazz on three stages. Loads of great food in a beautiful setting on the Cape Fear River.
The Blue Grass festival is held each year in November and sponsored by Thalian Hall. The blue grass gospel is something to hear early in the morning.
In between these major events there is a Free Summer Concert Series once per month put on by the Chamber. At the weekly fireworks display a local or regional band plays at the Boardwalk Gazebo beforehand.
Best all inclusive Pleasure Island links
- Bella's Life on the Island
- My personal blog about Carolina Beach. What it's like to live here and vacation here. I simply adore it and mainly just want to share.
- Carolina Beach
- Register for a free vacation! Sign up for a newsletter. This website will give you a listing of all accomodations, attractions, shopping. It is sponsored by the Convention and Visitors Bureau, but is very comprehensive and not advertiser driven.
- Kure Beach
- Everything you want to know about Kure Beach, NC. Sponsored by the Convention and Visitors Bureau.
- Pleasure Island Chamber
- Local Chamber of Commerce. Pleasure Island event calandar. A listing of accomodations and restaurants. All local businesses that are members of the Pleasure Island Chamber.
- Cape Fear Coast-Come and Play
- This is the best resource for Wilmington information. Wilmington is just over the bridge from Carolina Beach and offers a great variety of things to do. River cruises, garden tours, plays and haunted and historic tours of the city.
Cape Fear and Coastal NC stories and travels
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The woods open up to the Cape Fear River
Sugar Loaf Trail
This photo was taken on a recent walk through the Carolina Beach State Park. This trail begins in the Marina parking lot and crosses with a trail to the Camp Ground. This trail is wooded and shady in areas, sandy and open to the river in others. It is a very beautiful walk with ponds and bridges and gorgeous scenes. Photographing Pleasure Island
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Life at the Beach
PHOTO OF THE DAY
- Bella's Life at the Beach
- One unique daily photo of life on the Beach
The misty woods
The Cape Fear River is visible just beyond the trees
This is another photo along the Sugar Loaf trail in Carolina Beach State park from one hike in March 2007.The Carolina Beach State Park has approximately six miles of hiking trails.
The park has a marina, camp ground and picnik area.
It is most famous for being the home of the Venus Fly Trap.
Just a few more area reads
Get ready for your trip with these
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Pleasure Island, NC
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Carolina Beach Area News
Pleasure Island in the headlines today
Blog Posts from Google
Who's talking about the Island?
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Waves coming in at Carolina Beach, NC
Carolina Beach, NC Summer 2006 Video of the waves coming in, for about a minute or so.
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The local evening event
Island Sunsets
SunsetsSome of these sunsets are shown throuout this page, but this link leads to an album of others taken around the Island as well.
One of the wonderful things about Carolina Beach and Kure Beacn is the gathering of people to watch the sun set each evening. Whatever place you choose, Fort Fisher at the end of the island, or over the Cape Fear River, the North End of CB, Snow's Cut Park-the sun set is just gorgeous and you always get to share it with a group of your neighbors.
Buena Sera~Bella
Snow's Cut Park
A photo album of an afternoon lunch in the park
Snow's Cut ParkWhat a great afternoon lunch in the park. I sat in the gazebo boat watching! Click on the image above for the complete photo album.
The Snow's Cut Park is on the Wilmington side of the bridge. This riverside pa