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Donut Shop, serving up warm, glazed pastries since 1939. You can also book a sunset cruise or charter a fishing boat at the marina.
In the area
You may choose to spend your time
exploring Carolina Beach State Park. e park
has several trails, varying in length from 0.25
mile to 3 miles. Check out the Flytrap Trail,
which takes you through pocosin wetlands
and wiregrass and savanna communities.
As the name implies, Venus flytraps can be
spotted along parts of the trail. e park also
has camping, boating and fishing. Find more
information at ncparks.gov.
At Freeman Park, on the north end of
Carolina Beach, you can access the beach with
your four-wheel-drive vehicle. It's a popular
spot for surfing, kayaking, swimming and
camping. Day passes are required if you plan to
access the beach with your 4X4 vehicle. Passes
can be purchased at pay stations at the park.
Fort Fisher State Recreation Area is also
nearby. ere, you can find the Fort Fisher
Aquarium and a Civil War-era historic site.
e park is also a popular place for surf
fishing. Four-wheel-drive vehicles are allowed
seasonally with permits. A few things to keep in
mind if you plan to visit the aquarium: advance
tickets are required and reservations can fill up
quickly.
Find more information at ncaquariums.
com/fort-fisher.
