Carolina Beach Living

Carolina Beach NC Homes For Sale

Carolina Beach, NC is a wonderful beach-oriented town located on the northern portion of what is referred to as "Pleasure Island" (Kure Beach, NC comprises the southern portion of Pleasure Island).With its population of approximately 5,700 residents, Carolina Beach is known for miles of beautiful beaches and a laid-back atmosphere.

Carolina Beach is about 12 miles south of Wilmington, NC.  When entering the area by car, you will travel over the Snows Cut Bridge, traversing one of the main channels where the Cape Fear River meets the Atlantic Ocean. The views atop the bridge are spectacular.  To your left, you can see beautiful waterfront homes perched on the Northern tip of Carolina Beach.  To your right, you are likely to see traveling boats and fisherman casting rods along the banks of the Cape Fear River.

For those who enjoy an active lifestyle, the Carolina Beach State Park has a plethora of walking and biking trails.  The park, which covers over 760 acres and has dozens of species of trees, is on the northeastern section of Pleasure Island.

Whether you are looking for a 2nd home or a primary residence, Carolina Beach offers a variety of types of homes for sale.  Some of the more prominent subdivisions in the area are St. Joseph’s Place, Seagrove, Harbour Point, Otter Creek, Wilmington Beach, Carolina Bay, Ocean Ridge, Olde Mariners Village, Sound Haven, and Oceana.  Seagrove, in particular, is a new home community that features large, upscale custom homes as well as affordable beach-style cottages. 

   Seagrove at Carolina Beach - Upscale Community with Beach-style Cottages   Aerial view of the North end of Carolina Beach

Above left: A custom home in the community of Seagrove.  Above right: Aerial view of the northern-most tip of Carolina Beach.

Check the links to the right to search for Carolina Beach NC Real Estate.

Click the image below to open this stunning aerial tour of Pleasure Island, courtesy of the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce.

Aerial Video of Pleasure Island, including Carolina Beach NC and Kure Beach NC