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Carolina Beach is located on Pleasure Island about 12 miles south of Wilmington, North Carolina. When entering the Pleasure Island by car, you will travel over the Snow Cuts Bridge, traversing one of the main channels where the Cape Fear River meets the Atlantic Ocean. The view atop the Snows Cut Bridge is spectacular. To your left you can see the big beautiful waterfront homes that are perched on the Northern tip of Carolina Beach. To your right, you will most likely see traveling boats and fisherman casting rods along the banks of the Cape Fear River.
The commute from Wilmington to Pleasure Island is just over 20 minutes. US-421 is the main road leading to Carolina Beach. This four lane road can experience moderate to heavy traffic depending on the time of day and the amount of travelers increases during the summer months.
St. Joseph’s Place, Seagrove, Harbour Point, Otter Creek, Wilmington Beach, Carolina Bay, Ocean Ridge, Olde Mariners Village, Sound Haven, and Oceana are some prominent subdivisions in the area of Carolina Beach.
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