- The list below includes 77 free or cheap things to do in or near Carolina Beach, North Carolina, including 46 different types of inexpensive activities like Piers & Boardwalks, Arcades, Mini Golf and Breweries.
- From Carolina Beach State Park to Freeman Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Carolina Beach and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Wilmington, Kure Beach, Wrightsville Beach and Oak Island.
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The 153-foot, still-operating, Oak Island Lighthouse is open for public tours to the second level between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The 131-step tour to the top is open year-round by reservation.
12.8 Miles
The 250-acre Greenfield Park is a recreational park that includes 2 tennis courts, a skate park, an outdoor amphitheater, and boat rentals. The park has opportunities for swimming, fishing, and mountain biking.
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The beautiful Airlie Gardens offers a 1.2-mile nature trail set among 50,000 azaleas, and 100,000 seasonal bulbs. The garden is often used for special event photography, as well as weddings.
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North Carolina's Wrightsville Beach is a perennially popular vacation destination. This tranquil waterfront town includes swimming beaches, charming boutiques and restaurants serving fresh seafood and other delicacies. Fishing, boat tours and hiking are also popular in this area.
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Wrightsville SUP has stand up paddleboard instruction for beginners to advance in salt marshes and along Wrightsville Beach. The company also offers yoga classes on stand up paddleboards, and fitness classes on paddleboards.
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P.O. Box 1583, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
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Specializing in both offshore and nearshore fishing, Offshore Account Offshore Fishing Charter offers visitors half day to full day fishing trips for up to six people. Depending on the location, visitors can catch shark, snapper, wahoo, and more.
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330 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
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With Capt. Jot Owens / Jot It Down Fishing Charters LLC, visitors can go fishing through Cape Fear River and Masonboro Sound year round. The captain provides all the fishing equipment for the trip, including the bait and tackle.
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Wrightsville Beach Park is a city park that offers 13 acres of amenities. The park provides tennis and basketball courts, football and soccer fields and sand volleyball courts. There is also a fitness trail and playground equipment.
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120 Short Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
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Vonda Kay Deep Sea Fishing, also known as Wrightsville Beach Charter Fishing, offers half day and full day charter fishing trips aboard a 72 foot custom twin diesel boat. Private charters are available by reservation.
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332 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
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With trips ranging from half the day to full day, Wrightsville Beach Fishing takes visitors to Topsail Island and Bald Head Island's prime fishing spots. During the trip, visitors can catch mahi mahi, flounder, trout, and other fish species.