Carolina Beach is located in New Hanover County in NC's southeastern coastal region. Carolina Island Charters offers boat tours of not only Carolina Beach, NC, but also nearby Wrightsville Beach, Southport and the exclusive Bald Head Island. The Azalea Festival held in nearby downtown Wilmington in the late spring highlights southern culture and arts as well as the beautiful local flora. The NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher is a five minute drive within Carolina Beach, NC and offers exhibits for all ages and interests; it is a must see! Why not stay at a Carolina Beach bed and breakfast, B&B, or Carolina Beach inn near the Kure Beach Pier, a short distance away, so you can easily experience the Atlantic Coast's oldest pier, complete with shopping and dining or even fishing. Michael's Seafood Restaurant, which gets rave reviews on Google's Reviews, is the local place to get fresh seafood. Trolley Stop Hot Dogs is a local beach classic offering a wide variety of hot dog styles, from the coleslaw slathered Tarheel to the Atomic Dog with hot sauce. Less