In addition to special events, the Beach House Inn is convenient to lots of popular attractions in Carolina Beach and surrounding areas.

• Go deep sea fishing or take a moonlight cruise; we’re only 2 blocks from the marina.
• Walk down to the Boardwalk for some Ice Cream or a Donut or two.
• Enjoy year-round fishing from the beach, or from two nearby fishing piers.
• Play a round of golf at one of several nearby golf courses.
• Tour the Fort Fisher Civil War Museum and historical site, only 5 minutes away
• Challenge the kids to a round of mini golf.
• Cruise around Carolina Beach Lake in a Paddle Boat.

• Tour the USS North Carolina, a retired World War II battleship.
• Visit the local art and history museums.
• Tour beautiful antebellum homes and historic buildings.
• Take a walking tour of the historic district.
• Enjoy sightseeing from a horse-drawn carriage.
• Shop for unique gifts at the Cotton Exchange or Chandler’s Wharf.
• Stroll along the River Walk along the Cape Fear River.

N.C. Aquarium at  Fort Fisher

For more information click below:
www.ncaquariums.com

USS North Carolina

Standing with quiet dignity and majesty across the river from downtown Wilmington, the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA beckons visitors to walk her decks and envision daily life as well as fierce combat that her crew faced in the Pacific Theatre during World War II.

For more information click below:
www.battleshipnc.com

Beau Rivage:  An 18-hole 6,565 yard championship course with undulating hills and valleys, elevation changes, numerous sand traps and water hazards offering the avid golfer a challenging round. (Only 7 miles away).

Echo Farms:  An 18-hole 7000 yard championship golf course re-designed in 1998 giving it a
more Scottish-links feel.  The course offers challenge and enjoyment for all levels of golfing skill. (Only 10 miles away).

Wilmington Municipal Golf Course:  An 18-hole championship course designed by Donald Ross in 1926 to provide the public with a quality course at affordable prices. Located in the heart of Wilmington.

Magnolia Greens:  A 27-hole championship course designed by Tom Jackson located South of Wilmington on Highway 17. 

That is what Wilmington, NC is affectionately known as since it has the largest full service Movie/TV Studios east of Hollywood in the United States and has over 400 film and TV credits. Come take a tour of Wilmington's Hollywood connections. Tour the EUE Screen Gems Studios or take a walking tour of Downtown Wilmington and visit some of the locations made famous by the film industry.

EUE Screen Gems Tour: Take a walk through Wilmington's two-decade film history with a tour of EUE Screen Gems Studios North Carolina. Tour has been discontinued until a later date.

Hollywood Location Walk of Old Wilmington: See actual movie & TV locations, past & present film sets. This 90 minute fun-filled walking tour will have you laughing and crying, and you better do it on cue if you ever want to work in this town again!

• Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce: a must for any vacationer planning to visit the Carolina Beach area. Lots of great information on local attractions, events, shopping, fishing charters and places to eat.

• Cape Fear Coast Convention and Visitor Bureau: another must see page for anyone planning a visit to the Cape Fear Region. Has great information on  local attractions, events, shopping, fishing charters and places to eat. in Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Wrightsville Beach and Wilmington. 

• Fort Fisher State Historic Site: visit the remains of the last stronghold of the south. Visitors may tour the remaining portions of the Earthen Fort and a Visitor Center with exhibits of Fort Fisher's last battle.

• Tregembo Animal Park: is South Eastern North Carolina's oldest zoo. The Tregembo family has owned and operated the zoo in the same location for over 50 years. We have over 75 species of animals including giraffe, lion, tiger, zebra, bear, monkeys and many, many more.

• Carolina Beach State Park:   with a marina providing access to some of North Carolina's best fishing spots, a secluded camping area beneath towering trees, and miles of hiking trails that traverse a variety of distinct habitats—not to mention the presence of the Venus flytrap, native to this area.
• Jungle Rapids Water Park, Go Cart Track & Much More:  a complete amusement park for the entire family.  Located in Wilmington on Oleander Drive.

• Winner Boats:  large fishing charters, dinner and dance cruises and scenic tours.  Located in the Marina in Downtown Carolina Beach.

• Henrietta III Riverboat:  Take a dinner cruise down the Cape Fear River. The Henrietta offers sunset cruises as well as themed dinner cruises such as their murder mystery cruise. The riverboat boards from downtown Wilmington.

• Cape Fear Museum of History and Science:  Cape Fear Museum of History and Science is the oldest history museum in North Carolina. Since its founding in 1898, the Museum has grown and changed. It began collecting confederate relics, and now collects images and artifacts that help us understand the history, science and cultures of the region. Today, Cape Fear Museum collects, preserves, and interprets objects relating to the history, science and cultures of the Lower Cape Fear, and makes those objects and their interpretation available to the public through educational exhibits and programs.