Pleasure Island Nightlife

Photo by Justin McDade

Ready for a night out on the town? When the sun goes down put on your dancing shoes (or dancing flip flops) and head to one of these Pleasure Island hot spots!

The Last Resort - Friday evening "Sam" will be playing your favorite tunes and "Live Bait" will be playing on Saturday night. Sunday show off your Cornhole skills from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. The Last Resort is at 600 Lake Park Blvd in Carolina Beach.

Shanty's Beach & Blues Club - Enjoy "Island Party Night" on Friday and "Shag Night" with DJ Jerry Burrage Saturday. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Shanty's is located at 103 North Lake Park Blvd in Carolina Beach.

Havana's - Come out to hear live music every Thursday and Sunday from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm on the deck. Havana's is at 1 N Lake Park Blvd in Carolina Beach.

For more Pleasure Island restaurants and bars check out the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce Member Directory.

Weekend Events on Pleasure Island - June 25 - 26th

It's going to be another gorgeous weekend on Pleasure Island! Beat the heat with a dip in the cool blue water of the Atlantic Ocean, then head out for some of the fun events planned for the next few days.

Friday, June 25th

• Free Summer Concert  - Spare Change is the second installment in the Pleasure Island Free Summer Concert Series. The sounds of classic rock, country, and beach music will be filling the air at the Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area in Kure Beach. 6:30 - 9:30 pm.
• 5th Annual Trinity Children Charity Ride - June 24th - 26th - Proceeds benefit North Carolina's children's care and child abuse public awareness programs. Learn more by visiting www.trinitychildren.com.

Saturday, June 26th

• Carolina Beach Farmers Market - 8 am - 1 pm at the Carolina Beach Lake

Sunday, June 27th

• Free Movie at the Lake - Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen at the Carolina Beach Lake starting at dusk (around 8:45 pm)

The Free Summer Concert Series Heats Up Kure Beach

Press Release From The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce:

Spare Change, playing Friday, June 25th at 6:30 pm

Kure Beach, NC - The summer months are hot and so is the entertainment scheduled for the Pleasure Island Free Summer Concert Series.

This Friday, June 25th, enjoy Spare Change playing all of your favorite classic rock, country and beach music hits.  Spare Change originated in La Grange, North Carolina in 2002 as a four piece band made up of a group of friends.  Traveling throughout the southeast, this band grew to what is today one of the most sought after bands in the market.  With unique instruments from the mandolin to the violin, Spare Change brings something refreshing and exciting to their fans.Entering its ninth year, the Free Summer Concert Series brings you an evening of quality entertainment that is sure to please the entire family right down to the youngest ones.  So be sure to pack a picnic and head down to the Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area in Kure Beach for an evening of free family fun.  Concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. and parking is free. 
For more information, please contact the Chamber at (910) 458-8434.

New Public Boat Docks in Carolina Beach

Pleasure Island Public Docks - courtesy WECT.com

Pleasure Island, NC is excited to welcome the latest development in public works: the public day docks in Carolina Beach.  A project 3 years in the making, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Tuesday, June 22 to welcome the new docks.

The public docks in Carolina Beach are located in the marina on Carl Winner Drive. There are spaces for 8 boats under 25 feet in length and boats may use the docks for up to 3 hours at a time.  This central location is ideal for dining and shopping in town and provides a convenience for boaters as well as a connection for business owners to reach more customers.

Pleasure Island and Carolina Beach are proud to see this project come to fruition and hope to see many boaters taking advantage all year long!

Read media coverage of the Pleasure Island Public Docks:

Public boat docks offer visitors access to Carolina Beach - Star-News

New docks promise to bring business to Carolina Beach - WECT News

Weekend Events on Pleasure Island - June 18 - 20, 2010

Hopefully you enjoyed Wednesday's Jazz Under The Stars and last night's awesome fireworks display at the boardwalk. It's time to kick off the weekend and get set for another great weekend on Pleasure Island. If you are visiting for the first time be sure to check out this list of Carolina Beach attractions & fun things to do in Kure Beach & Fort Fisher while you're here!

Thinking about a last minute trip to the beautiful North Carolina beaches along Pleasure Island? There is still time to reserve your Kure Beach or Carolina Beach hotel room or vacation rentals for the long 4th of July weekend.

Now - on to this weekend's events...

Friday, June 18th

• Live Music at The Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar - Big Al Hall and the Marching Rams will be playing from 6 - 9 pm at this ocean front hot spot. There is live music at the Tiki Bar most Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings throughout the season (weather permitting).

Saturday, June 19th:

• Carolina Beach Farmers Market - 8 am - 1 pm at the Carolina Beach Lake

Sunday, June 20th:

• Free Movie at the Lake - Tooth Fairy at the Carolina Beach Lake starting at dusk (around 8:45 pm)

Pleasure Island Vacation Rental Showcase: Lovely Kure Beach Home

The beach is just steps away from this 2nd row home.

Though summer is in full swing on Pleasure Island there is still time to book your North Carolina beach vacation. Whether you are looking for a large home on the water to share with the extended family or a cozy condo for a quick weekend getaway, Pleasure Island has the perfect beach rental home for you.

Here is an example courtesy of Palm Air Realty. This beautiful second row home has 4 bedrooms and 3 baths and sleeps 10. The beach access is just across the street from this gorgeous property. To learn more about this or other available vacation rentals call 910-458-5269.

When planning your Carolina Beach vacation be sure to check out the Pleasure Island event calendar and list of attractions. There is so much to see and do along this special stretch of the Carolina coast!

Weekend Events on Pleasure Island

Photo by Lori Harris

According to the weather forecast it should be sunny and around 90 degrees for most of the weekend. You can't beat that for some fun in the sun! Here is just a taste of what is happening on the island over the next few days. See it all on the Pleasure Island Event Calendar.

Friday, June 11th:

• Free Summer Concert at Fort Fisher - Mako Band kicks off the Summer Concert Series, playing at the Fort Fisher Military Recreation Area in Kure Beach from 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Saturday, June 12th:

• Carolina Beach Farmers Market - 8 am - 1 pm at the Carolina Beach Lake

Sunday, June 13th:

• Beach & Shag Music at the SeaWitch - DJ Mike Worley will be playing your favorite beach and shag tunes 3 - 9 pm at the SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar at 224 Carolina Beach Ave N in Carolina Beach.
• Free Movie at the Lake - Star Trek at the Carolina Beach Lake starting at dusk (around 8:45 pm)