Reef Point's Guidebook

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Reef Point's Guidebook

Island Food Scene

Our go-to breakfast spot. We love their sweet potato pancakes but you really can’t go wrong!
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Kate's Pancake House
102 S Lake Park Blvd
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Our go-to breakfast spot. We love their sweet potato pancakes but you really can’t go wrong!
Great for a healthy breakfast or lunch. Delicious coffee, smoothies, and other yummy treats! Bonus that it’s within walking distance from the boardwalk and beach.
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Malama Cafe
108 Cape Fear Blvd
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Great for a healthy breakfast or lunch. Delicious coffee, smoothies, and other yummy treats! Bonus that it’s within walking distance from the boardwalk and beach.
AMAZING biscuits. This is more of a grab and go place but is worth the wait if there is one!
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The Southerly Biscuit & Pie
1206 N Lake Park Blvd
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AMAZING biscuits. This is more of a grab and go place but is worth the wait if there is one!
Great local coffee shop with fresh pastries. All within walking distance!
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Majik Beanz Espresso
10 S Lake Park Blvd
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Great local coffee shop with fresh pastries. All within walking distance!
Simple menu and great outdoor space just off the beach! Good vibes, but may have a slow pace due to small kitchen and high demand.
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Nollie's Taco Joint
3 Pelican Ln
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Simple menu and great outdoor space just off the beach! Good vibes, but may have a slow pace due to small kitchen and high demand.
Tiki bar on the north end of the island! Great for lunch or check out their insta for events, they always are up to something!
Carolina Beach Pier
Tiki bar on the north end of the island! Great for lunch or check out their insta for events, they always are up to something!
This place is just off the boardwalk and beach. Small menu but delicious! They offer fresh local seafood, sandwiches, bowls, and have awesome specials. We love the indoor and outdoor spaces here! You can always check out their insta to see if they have a band on the weekend. Outside is dog friendly!
The Sandspur
This place is just off the boardwalk and beach. Small menu but delicious! They offer fresh local seafood, sandwiches, bowls, and have awesome specials. We love the indoor and outdoor spaces here! You can always check out their insta to see if they have a band on the weekend. Outside is dog friendly!
We love SeaWitch for its music! This is the place to go if you want to hear a live band or dance around a little! The place has a great indoor/outdoor flow and food options for both sea and land lovers.
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SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
227 Carolina Beach Ave N
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We love SeaWitch for its music! This is the place to go if you want to hear a live band or dance around a little! The place has a great indoor/outdoor flow and food options for both sea and land lovers.
Havanas has a good Sunday brunch with music! It is one of the nicer restaurants in town and have delicious seafood and steaks! We love the grouper and prime rib. Don’t forget to get the bananas foster! They’re known for it for a reason!
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Havana’s Restaurant
1 N Lake Park Blvd
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Havanas has a good Sunday brunch with music! It is one of the nicer restaurants in town and have delicious seafood and steaks! We love the grouper and prime rib. Don’t forget to get the bananas foster! They’re known for it for a reason!
Located at the boardwalk. Causal, delicious place that serves gourmet dogs, sandwiches, and drinks. A great go to when you’re at the beach!
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Nauti Dog
5 Cape Fear Blvd
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Located at the boardwalk. Causal, delicious place that serves gourmet dogs, sandwiches, and drinks. A great go to when you’re at the beach!
A great twist on Soul Food. Not your average dishes at this place- things like Seafood Pho, Chicken and Noodles, or Nana Maria’s Paella! Fun drinks, good specials, and has something for everyone!
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Soul Flavor
716 N Lake Park Blvd
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A great twist on Soul Food. Not your average dishes at this place- things like Seafood Pho, Chicken and Noodles, or Nana Maria’s Paella! Fun drinks, good specials, and has something for everyone!
I mean… the burger has to be pretty darn good if we’re telling you to go to a gas station for it, right!? This joint has a top notch burger, and it is indeed in a gas station! Simple place and you can still enjoy a good view.
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Island Burgers & Bites
111 Carl Winner Dr
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I mean… the burger has to be pretty darn good if we’re telling you to go to a gas station for it, right!? This joint has a top notch burger, and it is indeed in a gas station! Simple place and you can still enjoy a good view.
Worth the line. Ask anyone! Cash only!
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Britts Donuts
13 Carolina Beach Ave N
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Worth the line. Ask anyone! Cash only!
Great sweet treat to cool yourself off while at the boardwalk!
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Latella Gelato
11 Boardwalk
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Great sweet treat to cool yourself off while at the boardwalk!

Explore the Island

Things to do around Carolina and Kure beach. Family friendly!
There is a great walking path around the man made lake. Paddle boats and kayaks are available to rent in season. In the summers, you can enjoy the Farmers Market every Saturday (May 21st-October 1st) and an outdoor movie night every Sunday (see schedule for 2022 in photos)
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Carolina Beach-tó park
400 S Lake Park Blvd
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There is a great walking path around the man made lake. Paddle boats and kayaks are available to rent in season. In the summers, you can enjoy the Farmers Market every Saturday (May 21st-October 1st) and an outdoor movie night every Sunday (see schedule for 2022 in photos)
Runs from Memorial Day until Labor Day! A great place for young ones. Watch fireworks and enjoy live music all summer long! See below for a list of CITY events happening here in the 2022 season: https://carolina-beach.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/events/?view=list&sort=date
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Carolina Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
1 Cape Fear Blvd
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Runs from Memorial Day until Labor Day! A great place for young ones. Watch fireworks and enjoy live music all summer long! See below for a list of CITY events happening here in the 2022 season: https://carolina-beach.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/events/?view=list&sort=date
Venus Fly Traps! CB is one of the only places in the US that these grow wild! See them here along with other beautiful scenery and miles of sandy trails!
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Carolina Beach Állami Park
1010 State Park Rd
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Venus Fly Traps! CB is one of the only places in the US that these grow wild! See them here along with other beautiful scenery and miles of sandy trails!
Located in CB State Park with lots to explore! Kayak, Canoe, or Paddle board options. Open March-October. See link below for pricing and further info: https://paddlenc.com/rentals-carolina-beach/
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Paddle NC
1020 State Park Rd
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Located in CB State Park with lots to explore! Kayak, Canoe, or Paddle board options. Open March-October. See link below for pricing and further info: https://paddlenc.com/rentals-carolina-beach/
Home to an Albino Alligator! Great, family friendly aquarium.
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North Carolina Aquarium a Fort Fisherben
900 Loggerhead Rd
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Home to an Albino Alligator! Great, family friendly aquarium.
A national landmark. You can explore the remaining standing fort (not too much if it left though!) and the museum exhibits! A pretty trail and site to explore.
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Fort Fisher State Historic Site
1610 Fort Fisher Blvd S
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A national landmark. You can explore the remaining standing fort (not too much if it left though!) and the museum exhibits! A pretty trail and site to explore.
Town center of Kure Beach! A good place to browse for events. See below to see for yourself! https://www.townofkurebeach.org/recreation/ocean-front-park-and-pavilion/activities-events
Ocean Front Park and Pavilion
105 Atlantic Ave
Town center of Kure Beach! A good place to browse for events. See below to see for yourself! https://www.townofkurebeach.org/recreation/ocean-front-park-and-pavilion/activities-events
At the boardwalk. A good place to cool off and have some fun!
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Carolina Beach Arcade
103 Carolina Beach Ave N
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At the boardwalk. A good place to cool off and have some fun!
Tony Silvagni is a professional longboarder straight from Carolina Beach! Try your hand at surfing, paddle boarding, or enjoy a kayak tour!
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Tony Silvagni Surf School
107 Charlotte Ave
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Tony Silvagni is a professional longboarder straight from Carolina Beach! Try your hand at surfing, paddle boarding, or enjoy a kayak tour!
One of the only beaches you can drive you 4x4 vehicle on in NC! Must get a daily pass. Great place to fish or just enjoy a long stretch of the beach. Must get a pass if you are going to drive on the beach.
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Freeman Park
1800 Canal Dr
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One of the only beaches you can drive you 4x4 vehicle on in NC! Must get a daily pass. Great place to fish or just enjoy a long stretch of the beach. Must get a pass if you are going to drive on the beach.
Take the approximately 35 min Ferry Ride to Southport from Ft. Fisher for lunch or an afternoon stroll. There are ferry's running most of the day to visit this quaint town south of the island. Just search "Ft. Fisher Ferry" and several links will pop up, we feel it's most clear through the NCDOT webpage.
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Fort Fisher Ferry
2422 Fort Fisher Blvd S
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Take the approximately 35 min Ferry Ride to Southport from Ft. Fisher for lunch or an afternoon stroll. There are ferry's running most of the day to visit this quaint town south of the island. Just search "Ft. Fisher Ferry" and several links will pop up, we feel it's most clear through the NCDOT webpage.

Dog Friendly on the Island

From April 1st-September 30th LEASHED dogs are allowed on the beach before 9am and after 5pm. From October 1st-March 31st LEASHED dogs are allowed at all hours.
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Carolina Beach
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From April 1st-September 30th LEASHED dogs are allowed on the beach before 9am and after 5pm. From October 1st-March 31st LEASHED dogs are allowed at all hours.
LEASHED dogs allowed all day from April 1st- September 30th. OFF LEASH allowed October 1st- March 31st.
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Freeman Park
1800 Canal Dr
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LEASHED dogs allowed all day from April 1st- September 30th. OFF LEASH allowed October 1st- March 31st.
LEASHED dogs allowed. See above for description.
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Carolina Beach Állami Park
1010 State Park Rd
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LEASHED dogs allowed. See above for description.
We LOVE to walk our pup here from the house and enjoy a local beer!
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Good Hops Brewing
811 Harper Ave
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We LOVE to walk our pup here from the house and enjoy a local beer!
All outdoor restaurant and bar. Has beach volleyball court and live music!
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Lazy Pirate Island Sports Grill
701 N Lake Park Blvd
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All outdoor restaurant and bar. Has beach volleyball court and live music!
See above for description. Dog friendly for outdoor seating in the off season! The Boardwalk where this restaurant is located is technically "no dogs" for summer season from April-October so please go at your own risk if going during the high season!
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Nauti Dog
5 Cape Fear Blvd
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See above for description. Dog friendly for outdoor seating in the off season! The Boardwalk where this restaurant is located is technically "no dogs" for summer season from April-October so please go at your own risk if going during the high season!
See above for description. Dog friendly for outdoor seating!
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Fork n Cork
102 Cape Fear Blvd
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See above for description. Dog friendly for outdoor seating!
See above for description. Dog friendly for outdoor seating!
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Havana’s Restaurant
1 N Lake Park Blvd
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See above for description. Dog friendly for outdoor seating!
See above for description. Dogs welcome inside!
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Majik Beanz Espresso
10 S Lake Park Blvd
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See above for description. Dogs welcome inside!

Kid Friendly in Wilmington, NC

Things to do on the other side of the bridge!
Lots of shops, views of the battleship, and restaurants to explore! Take a boat tour or enjoy the rest of the historic downtown district.
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Wilmington Downtown Riverwalk
Wilmington Downtown Riverwalk
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Lots of shops, views of the battleship, and restaurants to explore! Take a boat tour or enjoy the rest of the historic downtown district.
Take a tour on a historic battleship! Great for sights and history.
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Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NE
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Take a tour on a historic battleship! Great for sights and history.
Check online for events!
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Children's Museum of Wilmington
116 Orange St
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Check online for events!
Very fun for all but especially for that someone who loves trains.
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Wilmington Railroad Museum
505 Nutt St
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Very fun for all but especially for that someone who loves trains.
Gorgeous views. Good for sight seeing, bird watching, and the occasional butterfly release.
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Airlie kertek
300 Airlie Rd
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Gorgeous views. Good for sight seeing, bird watching, and the occasional butterfly release.
Lots of water and fun!
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Jungle Rapids Családi Szórakoztató Park
5320 Oleander Dr
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Lots of water and fun!
Super fun when you’re kiddos need that big energy release!
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DefyGravity Wilmington Trampoline Park
6431 Market St
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Super fun when you’re kiddos need that big energy release!

Bar Scene

A true experience. Within walking distance! Rated one of the top dive bars in NC.
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The Fat Pelican
8 S Lake Park Blvd
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A true experience. Within walking distance! Rated one of the top dive bars in NC.
Right on the ocean! A bit of a further walk or bike ride.
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Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar
1211 S Lake Park Blvd
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Right on the ocean! A bit of a further walk or bike ride.
Best view! See above for more info.
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Carolina Smokehouse
9 Pavilion Ave S
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Best view! See above for more info.
The BEST for live music on the island. See above!
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SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
227 Carolina Beach Ave N
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The BEST for live music on the island. See above!
Mimosas before the beach, what’s more perfect?
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Nauti Dog
5 Cape Fear Blvd
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Mimosas before the beach, what’s more perfect?