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 About Carolina Beach ~Carolina Beach is located in New Hanover County on the Atlantic Coast just 15 miles from the historic city of Wilmington,, North Carolina. This beautiful town is situated right in the middle of the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean. This gives residents many opportunities to enjoy the scenic beauty that makes the town a unique place to live, while enjoying the hospitality. Located 30 miles from the gulf stream, the mild temperatures and warm waters offer residents endless hours of fun from mid-April through November. Whether it be relaxing and sunning on the sandy white beaches, boating, fishing, wave riding or surfing, you will always have plenty to do. |
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| Recreation in Carolina Beach ~ Carolina Beach has the some of the most perfect weather conditions for recreational sports such as surfing, water sports, knee boarding, water skiing, pier fishing and deep-sea fishing. The choices are virtually endless. Residents pride themselves on keeping the beachs clean and safe with community clean-ups year round and efficient public services. There are lifeguards that are USLA certified on duty from Memorial Day through Labor Day to help keep everyone safe. When the sun goes down the fun begins. The Boardwalk is fully equipped with plenty of entertainment for all ages, including arcades, food establishments, and a gazebo with live music bands. An active charter boat basin at the Municipal Marina offers nightly moonlight cruises with dancing and offshore fishing excursions. |
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Census Report 2000 |
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Population |
Median Household Income |
Median Family Income |
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4,701 |
$37,662 |
$44,882 |
| Restaurants & Shopping ~ With a lively central business district, Carolina Beach offers a wide variety of shopping facilities, from small specialty shops to shopping centers. Fresh and locally caught seafood is plentiful at many of the fine restaurants as well as Italian, Mexican, convenience food, home cookin, steaks, and barbecue. |
| Fun things to do ~ There are many community parks with swings, ball fields, tennis courts and basketball courts. The state park offers nature trails, a marina and camping. There are also three beautifully designed and well maintained Golf Courses, all located within 10 miles. Find more Community Links here. |