On Carolina Beach, a family honors the memory of their patriarch through the restaurant he founded — and his award-winning seafood chowder.
Carolina Beach’s Longtime General Store
At Island True Value Tackle & Hardware, locals and vacationers find just what they need to repair a house, maintain a boat, catch a fish — and much, much more.
Doughnut Season at Britt’s
Since 1939, generations have found the sweet taste of summer on the Carolina Beach Boardwalk.
Guardian of the Nests
Sea turtles might travel thousands of miles to lay their eggs on our shores. A longtime volunteer helps watch over their babies and guide them home to the sea.
Dancing on the Sand
A music trend that originated on the North Carolina coast evolved into a popular genre and dance that’s celebrated in New Hanover County each summer.
Catcher of the Fly
In the boggy lowlands of southeastern North Carolina, one of our state’s most famous residents lies in wait. If you cross paths with a Venus flytrap, look, but don’t touch — especially if you’re a bug.
An Unbelievable Cheeseburger in Carolina Beach
At a New Hanover County gas station turned restaurant, diners line up to order big burgers piled high with tasty toppings and eat them by the ocean.
