Outdoor activities in Carolina Beach and Kure Beach, NC
The Pleasure Island Vacation Guide will show you all the great outdoor activities in Carolina Beach
and Kure Beach. Whether you're looking for surfing, biking, kayaking, hiking, biking, touring or boating...
there's a lot to do outside on Pleasure Island.
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The water around Pleasure Island is warm for most of the year and there are 12 miles of beach breaks. If you need to rent a board or buy some gear, these shops will set you up with the best.
Carolina Beach Surf Report
Carolina Beach Surf Report
Island Kite & Surf
(910) 458-7005
Pleasure Island Rentals
(910) 458-4747
Wheel Fun Rentals
(910) 458-4545
(910) 458-7005
Pleasure Island Rentals
(910) 458-4747
Wheel Fun Rentals
(910) 458-4545
It's the classic beach activity. Get yourself a beach cruiser and explore the island. You can rent bikes, scooters and unique sets of wheels by the hour, the day or the week. Check out our touring map to see the best routes.
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Flying a kite is a great way to relax on the beach and enjoy the breeze. Island Kite & Surf offers a great selection of kites - for beginners or experts - and they know everything there is about kite flying.
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Go can drive out on the beach at both ends of Pleasure Island. Make sure you have a four-wheel drive vehicle and the proper registration. The links to your right will help you find your way.
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Carolina Beach State Park is a beautiful 950 acre nature preserve on the banks of the Cape Fear River. Sugarloaf Dune rises 56' above the river and the view is great. The 2-mile round trip hike takes you through marshes, beaches and maritime forest.
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Carolina Beach State Park
(910) 458-8206 office
(910) 458-7770 marina
(910) 458-8206 office
(910) 458-7770 marina
There are thousands of acres of pristine salt marsh and tidal creeks between Fort Fisher and Bald Head Island. Touring by kayak is the best way to see it. You can go by yourself or go with a guide.
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Carolina Beach State Park is a beautiful 950 acre nature preserve on the banks of the Cape Fear River. Sugarloaf Dune rises 56' above the river and the view is great. The 2-mile round trip hike takes you through marshes, beaches and maritime forest.
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Dockside Watersports
(910) 538-BOAT
(910) 538-BOAT
Get some sun as you pedal leisurely around Carolina Beach Lake in a single or double paddle boat, or pick up speed in a barracuda bike or a kayak.
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Wheel Fun Rentals
(910) 458-4545
(910) 458-4545
