CAROLINA BEACH:

Carolina Beach, one of North Carolina's best beaches, boasts 5 miles of pristine beach and is part of the Cape Fear Coast. Established in 1857, Carolina Beach is a friendly resort community located on Pleasure Island, the larger of two barrier islands on the Cape Fear Coast. For the second consecutive year, Carolina Beach is among the nation's beaches that applied for and met criteria for designation as a CBC Blue Wave Beach in 2004. The annual list of Blue Wave Beaches shines a spotlight on our nation's cleanest beaches. Certified Blue Wave beaches are cleaner because they must meet a set of rigorous health and safety standards that includes criteria for water quality, beach and inter-tidal conditions, safety, services, habitat conservation, erosion management, public information and education.

Carolina Beach residents and repeat visitors take pride in the island's nostalgic charm and wholesome family atmosphere. It represents a slice of coastal Americana with its marinas, Boardwalk, pier, gazebo, arcade, and specialty shops. It features an active charter boat basin, offering nightly party cruises and offshore fishing excursions. Carolina Beach's unique retailers and clean, uncrowded beaches and warm ocean waters are sure to please everyone. Fine locally owned restaurants feature a multitude of dining pleasures including daily fresh seafood specials. Carolina Beach's central business district offers a wide variety of retailers and services to meet visitors' needs.

The Beacon House is in the heart of Carolina Beach, just 7 blocks from the Boardwalk and center of town. We're 20 minutes from the Wilmington Airport and not far from others such as Myrtle Beach, Jacksonville, and Raleigh-Durham. Let us know where you're coming from and we can provide you with directions.

ACTIVITIES and LOCAL ATTRACTIONS:

The Cape Fear Coast offers 31 miles of pristine shoreline to the golden waters of the Cape Fear River. Historic Wilmington and North Carolina's Cape Fear Coast welcomes its guests with sandy island beaches and a historic riverfront town. More than 45 attractions include lovely gardens, historic sites and homes, museums and movie studios. Art galleries, unique architecture, a lively arts scene, annual festivals, year-round golf, and pier, surf and deep-sea charter fishing are among the limitless opportunities that await those who visit. Guests at The Beacon House are within a 20-minute drive and can easily enjoy historic Wilmington, Fort Fisher, the North Carolina Aquarium, Southport and Bald Head Island. We are directly across the street from the ocean and are surrounded by endless outdoor activities including kayaking, fishing, snorkeling, sailing, biking, golf and bird watching.

When it's time for revelry, there are party cruises, shopping and attractions galore, including a state park where you can wind your way through nature trails in search of the rare indigenous Venus Flytrap. Step back in time at a Civil War battlefield and museum, or while away hours at the Aquarium's state-of-the-art ocean and Cape Fear River habitats. Fishing is a major activity in Carolina Beach and anglers can test their skill on piers, in the surf or on deep-sea charters. Annual festivals include the Island of Lights Holiday Flotilla (lighted boat parade) and the Beach Blast Music Festival.

Across the river on Eagles Island rests the majestic Battleship NORTH CAROLINA, a restored World War II memorial. There are also other museums for children, fine art lovers, railroad and history buffs, including North Carolina's oldest history museum.

Just minutes from the beaches, Wilmington's picturesque riverfront emerges from the Cape Fear River. Gracing its banks is one of the state's largest historic districts, numbering approximately 230 blocks. Downtown Wilmington is a place where revitalization has proceeded with honor, dignity and respect, preserving the social and artistic heritage of days gone by. See the historic district's mansions and landmark buildings via horse-drawn trolley or carriage tour, riverboat cruise, restored trolley car, or take a walking tour given by some of the port city's most intriguing residents.

WEATHER:

With the influence of the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf Stream, some 45-60 miles offshore, Historic Wilmington and North Carolina's Cape Fear Coast - Carolina Beach, Kure Beach & Wrightsville Beach enjoys a temperate subtropical climate year-round. Summer temperatures are usually in the 80s. Seasons are mild, with an average 212 sunshine days and a mean average temperature of 63.7 degrees Fahrenheit. The average winter temperature is about 50 degrees.

715 Carolina Beach Ave. North
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
Tel - 877.BEACON-6
910.458.6244

Fax - 910.458.9257
Email - innkeeper@beaconhouseinnb-b.com

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