FALL is right around the corner!

Fall is a great time to visit Pleasure Island.

Carolina Beach and Kure Beach on Pleasure Island, NC offer tons of attractions and fun things to do for visitors and residents of all ages. Come enjoy the beautiful Fall weather for a family vacation or a weekend getaway.  Enjoy our fun events and festivals, and discover all the unique and wonderful attractions we have to offer! 


Find lodging off-season specials and things to do in Carolina Beach & Kure Beach on the Pleasure Island Event Calendar.

Spotlight on Business - Carolina Beach Inn

Carolina Beach Inn located at 205 Harper Ave in Carolina Beach is a local landmark recently purchased by Debi and Tom DiNatale, residing in Carolina Beach since 2008. Learn more about The Carolina Beach Inn on PleasureIslandNC.org.

Spotlight on Business - Drifter's Reef Hotel

Drifter's Reef Motel in Carolina Beach is a fun-filled family vacation spot. Drifter's Reef is owned and operated by local resident LeAnn Pierce. In addition to our outstanding on-site restaurant, The Lazy Pirate, we offer our guests the following amenities:

1. An outdoor pool
2. Picnic areas
3. Volleyball courts
4. 24 hour/7 days a week front desk services
5. On-site laundry facilities. 

We are equipped to handle all your family, wedding, reunion, and vacation needs. You can book online at driftersreef.com or call the hotel at 910-458-5414.

Drifter’s Reef Hotel & Lazy Pirate Sports Bar & Grill
701 N. Lake Park Blvd.
Carolina Beach, NC 28428

Headed to Wilmington for Azalea Fest? Stay in a Carolina Beach hotel or vacation home!

Photo by Michael Turner

People from all over are headed to Southeastern NC this weekend for the 63rd Annual North Carolina Azalea Fest. Come join the fun, but when you're finished exploring all this great festival has to offer escape the crowds and relax on Pleasure Island.


Just an easy 20 minute drive from the hustle and bustle of downtown, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher offer white sandy beaches, great restaurants, and comfortable accomodations. For a couple or small family the island has wonderful Carolina Beach hotels - including several on the oceanfront. If you are coming with a crowd you might want to consider renting one of Pleasure Island's many vacational rental homes.


While you won't want to miss the Azalea Festival parade, street fair, or fireworks, make sure you save some time to relax on the beach, grab a doughnut at Britts, and visit the Fort Fisher State Recreation Area.

Courtyard Marriott on Carolina Beach OceanFront Completes Renovations

The Courtyard Marriott, a popular Carolina Beach hotel for visitors to Pleasure Island, has been completely renovated with new carpet, vinyl, and paint throughout the guest rooms, public spaces, corridors, and meeting rooms. The rooms now have 32 inch flat screen TVs, and the lobby has a new contemporary design, including a touch screen information board, media stations, a business library, and several flat screen TVs.

The Courtyard Bistro now offers an array of sandwiches, soups, salads, and snacks, and they now proudly serve Starbucks Coffee!

With its ideal location on the Carolina Beach oceanfront, and its beautiful new look, The Courtyard Marriott is the perfect place for a North Carolina beach vacation. Visit http://www.courtyardcarolinabeach.com/ or call 800.321.2211 to learn more or to book your visit to Carolina Beach!

Carolina Beach Hotels - Make Your Summer Vacation Plans Now!

Carolina Beach Oceanfront Hotels, Motels, Inns, Condos, and Suites

Every vacation pleasure you could hope for is waiting for you at Carolina Beach.  Located at the north end of Pleasure Island, NC this town of about 6,000 friendly residents has a quaint vintage feel sure to transport you back to your childhood days at the beach.  And yet, every modern convenience is available and you'll always feel welcomed!

Among the pleasures and conveniences you can enjoy in Carolina Beach are top rated hotels, motels, inns, condos, and suites for your vacation stay.  From luxury oceanfront hotels and rentals, to motels in the heart of town, Carolina Beach offers accommodations to suit any kind of vacation - from a weekend at the beach to a month-long retreat and more.

Pleasure Island Chamber Member Hotels, Motels, and Suites in Carolina Beach

The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce is proud to present our member businesses specializing in Carolina Beach Accommodations.  Please support them with your patronage.  (See also: Kure Beach Accommodations.)

* - (denotes Oceanfront Hotels)

Atlantic Towers*
1615S. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach NC 28428
800-232-2440
www.Atlantic-Towers.com

Beach House Inn & Suites*
412 Carolina Beach Ave. North, Carolina Beach NC 28428
866-458-5558
www.BeachHouseInnAndSuites.com

Beachside Inn
616 S. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach NC 28428
910-458-5598
www.BeachsideInn.net

Beacon House Inn Bed & Breakfast
715 Carolina Beach Ave. N., Carolina Beach NC 28428
877-BEACON-6
www.BeaconHouseInnB-B.com

Courtyard Marriott Carolina Beach*
100 Charlotte Ave., Carolina Beach NC 28428
910-458-2030
www.CourtyardCarolinaBeach.com

Dolphin Lane Motel*
318 Carolina Beach Ave. N., Carolina Beach NC 28428
800-725-4647
www.DolphinLane.com

Drifter's Reef Motel
701 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach NC 28428
910-458-5414
www.DriftersReef.com

Dry Dock Family Motel
300 S. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach NC 28428
888-518-8835

Golden Sands Motel*
1211 S. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach NC 28428
888-458-8334
www.GoldenSandsCarolinaBeach.com

Mermaid Manor*
308 Carolina Beach Ave. N., Carolina Beach NC 28428
910-231-2418
www.MermaidManorOnCarolinaBeach.com

Microtel Inn & Suites
907 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach NC 28428
866-888-9919
www.MicrotelInn.com

North Pier Ocean Villas*
1800 Canal Drive, Carolina Beach NC 28428
800-476-1589
www.NorthPierVillas.com

Russo's Motel
213 Cape Fear Blvd., Carolina Beach NC 28428
910-458-5281

Savannah Inn, The*
316 Carolina Beach Ave. N., Carolina Beach NC 28428
800-334-8533
www.TheSavannahInn.com

Sea & Sun Motel
501 Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach NC 28428
910-458-7918

Sea Ranch Motel*
1123 S. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach NC 28428
800-849-8977
www.VisitSeaRanch.com