Brian's Guidebook
Bucket list beach
Situated on the edge of the Cape Fear Coastline in between the bustling towns of Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach, the Masonboro Island Estuarine Reserve is a unique slice of undeveloped and natural barrier island shoreline that’s an important habitat for countless coastal species.
Hard to reach but wonderfully isolated, visitors who make a trip to this literal deserted island will be rewarded with great shelling, beautiful landscapes, and miles of beaches to go around.
https://www.outerbanks.com/masonboro-island-coastal-estuarine-reserve.html
Masonboro Island Reserve
613 Marvin K Moss LnThis is the paddle route to Masonboro Island. It’s about 15-30 min each way depending on wind, tides, and paddle strength. It’s an easy trip for most adults and children over 12 years old.
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Masonboro Island Reserve
613 Marvin K Moss LnThis is the paddle route to Masonboro Island. It’s about 15-30 min each way depending on wind, tides, and paddle strength. It’s an easy trip for most adults and children over 12 years old.
This little island is the 2nd one to the right hand side of the end of our dock. It is only 3-7 minute paddle and has a nice fluffy white sand beach shaded by a big tree with a rope swing hanging over the water. Pop over to this little island to watch the sun go down with a glass of wine or bring some towels, chairs and a cooler full of beverages and make it your day trip to your own private beach. With the prevailing on shore trade winds, this spot is often wind protected making for glassy water surfaces that may make you think you are in the South Seas.
Masonboro Island State Natural Area
This little island is the 2nd one to the right hand side of the end of our dock. It is only 3-7 minute paddle and has a nice fluffy white sand beach shaded by a big tree with a rope swing hanging over the water. Pop over to this little island to watch the sun go down with a glass of wine or bring some towels, chairs and a cooler full of beverages and make it your day trip to your own private beach. With the prevailing on shore trade winds, this spot is often wind protected making for glassy water surfaces that may make you think you are in the South Seas.
Food stuffs & dining close by or on Pleasure Island (Carolina Beach & Kure Beach)
These are a range of local, non-touristy, spots which are either proximate to the cottage or on Pleasure Island immediately (7-9 minutes) to the south.
Best Fish monger in Wilmington. The best stuff right off the boat. About 2 miles from cottage. During spring/summer/fall there is a fresh fruit and vegetable market in the adjacent space. This is also a close by spot to get (free) fish heads or carcasses to bait the crab traps available for your use. So many guests have crushed it on the blue and stone crabs.
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Seaview Crab Company South Wilmington Seafood Retail Market
6458 Carolina Beach RdBest Fish monger in Wilmington. The best stuff right off the boat. About 2 miles from cottage. During spring/summer/fall there is a fresh fruit and vegetable market in the adjacent space. This is also a close by spot to get (free) fish heads or carcasses to bait the crab traps available for your use. So many guests have crushed it on the blue and stone crabs.
Our neighbor is a shrimper and that’s his boat. He is a commercial shrimper but his wife runs a seafood shop right at their dock. Paddle your dang kayak five docks north and tie up to their dock to check out the daily catch. It’s about 400 meters away. Or drive the round about mile to check it out. Call Joyce to check the catch if you’re skittish…or lazy.
Ocean Seafood
Our neighbor is a shrimper and that’s his boat. He is a commercial shrimper but his wife runs a seafood shop right at their dock. Paddle your dang kayak five docks north and tie up to their dock to check out the daily catch. It’s about 400 meters away. Or drive the round about mile to check it out. Call Joyce to check the catch if you’re skittish…or lazy.
Hidden gem seafood restaurant 2-3 miles from cottage. Most locals consider this to be the very best seafood restaurant in the entire area. They design their menu according to the daily catch.
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Fish Bites Seafood Restaurant
6132 Carolina Beach RdHidden gem seafood restaurant 2-3 miles from cottage. Most locals consider this to be the very best seafood restaurant in the entire area. They design their menu according to the daily catch.
Feels like Austin, but eats like Cackalacky (Carolina). Really cool spot with high quality innovative food.
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Soul Flavor
716 N Lake Park BlvdFeels like Austin, but eats like Cackalacky (Carolina). Really cool spot with high quality innovative food.
I know I know. Looks touristy. It is. But the locals love it. A true raw bar. This is as close as you will get to street food in North Carolina. Combine this spot with a trip to The Fat Pelican and you will check the box on Cackalacky beach culture. If the wait is too long, hit The Dive right next door.
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Shuckin' Shack
6 N Lake Park BlvdI know I know. Looks touristy. It is. But the locals love it. A true raw bar. This is as close as you will get to street food in North Carolina. Combine this spot with a trip to The Fat Pelican and you will check the box on Cackalacky beach culture. If the wait is too long, hit The Dive right next door.
Deceptively good fish and burgers. It’s a dive. Lots of grit. Don’t sleep on the fish tacos. The mahi blt may be the best fresh fish sandwich in the whole of Wilmington. Open late serving food late. This (or shucknshack shack) are the go to on those nights where you get back from the islands after dark.
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The Dive Food & Spirits
6 N Lake Park BlvdDeceptively good fish and burgers. It’s a dive. Lots of grit. Don’t sleep on the fish tacos. The mahi blt may be the best fresh fish sandwich in the whole of Wilmington. Open late serving food late. This (or shucknshack shack) are the go to on those nights where you get back from the islands after dark.
This is a new spot right in the center of the tourist gong show that is Carolina Beach. From that standpoint it is like a culinary oasis in a veritable food desert. The young chef is inventive and comes up with the most ingenious recipes forged from what is available THAT DAY (not fresh-but-yesterday). The menu is simple but the ingredients are splendid. Ridiculous how good this spot is.
The Sandspur
This is a new spot right in the center of the tourist gong show that is Carolina Beach. From that standpoint it is like a culinary oasis in a veritable food desert. The young chef is inventive and comes up with the most ingenious recipes forged from what is available THAT DAY (not fresh-but-yesterday). The menu is simple but the ingredients are splendid. Ridiculous how good this spot is.
Really really good burgers. Possibly best burger in Wilmington. In a gas station. 10 min from the cottage. Pro tip and parking hack: get your meal to go and then walk over (2 blocks) to the Fat Pelican to have a cold beverage with your grub. The Fat Pelican welcomes diners from Island Burgers and Bites with open arms.
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Island Burgers & Bites
111 Carl Winner DrReally really good burgers. Possibly best burger in Wilmington. In a gas station. 10 min from the cottage. Pro tip and parking hack: get your meal to go and then walk over (2 blocks) to the Fat Pelican to have a cold beverage with your grub. The Fat Pelican welcomes diners from Island Burgers and Bites with open arms.
This is a crazy fun bar that is about as quirky as it gets. An amazing selection of beers and beverages. It’s a memorable spot! Right close by in the heart of Carolina Beach.
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The Fat Pelican
8 S Lake Park BlvdThis is a crazy fun bar that is about as quirky as it gets. An amazing selection of beers and beverages. It’s a memorable spot! Right close by in the heart of Carolina Beach.
This is a dive bar and small plates grub spot on the very north end of Carolina Beach. As with many of our suggestions (Island burger & Bites, Shucknshack, The Dive, Fat Pelican, etc.), it’s another locals’ gem in the grizzled little tourist beach town just south of our cottage. This spot has a lot of great local color, a great outdoor view on a broken down fishing pier, all the people watching you could want, and kind of upscale pub cuisine.
Carolina Beach Pier
This is a dive bar and small plates grub spot on the very north end of Carolina Beach. As with many of our suggestions (Island burger & Bites, Shucknshack, The Dive, Fat Pelican, etc.), it’s another locals’ gem in the grizzled little tourist beach town just south of our cottage. This spot has a lot of great local color, a great outdoor view on a broken down fishing pier, all the people watching you could want, and kind of upscale pub cuisine.
Ida Thai Cuisine
5920 N Lake Park BlvdReally solid Thai food
Excellent. Closest restaurant, just 1 mile away. But solid Mexican regardless. Fresh ceviche.
Tequila Comida & Cantina
5607 Carolina Beach RdExcellent. Closest restaurant, just 1 mile away. But solid Mexican regardless. Fresh ceviche.
While we prefer Montreal style bagels this place does a great job on the NYC version.
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Beach Bagels
7220 Wrightsville AveWhile we prefer Montreal style bagels this place does a great job on the NYC version.
Gourmet grocer will nice little wine selection. Great milkshakes and homemade ice cream sandwiches with their store made ice cream. On a hot afternoon the ice cream sandwich will put in in a pleasant good coma.
The Veggie Wagon
Gourmet grocer will nice little wine selection. Great milkshakes and homemade ice cream sandwiches with their store made ice cream. On a hot afternoon the ice cream sandwich will put in in a pleasant good coma.
Tiny restaurant with an island vibe featuring really inventive Asian and Polynesian influenced cuisine. They are famous for their luscious, fresh spin on Saigon Noodles but each evening features a different line up of creative specials. Go early or late and get a seat at the bar or make reservation in advance. Call and be really nice and they’ll work you in on short notice. Right next to Soul Flavor, another great spot (see above).
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Salt Fish Restaurant and Tiki Bar
718 N Lake Park BlvdTiny restaurant with an island vibe featuring really inventive Asian and Polynesian influenced cuisine. They are famous for their luscious, fresh spin on Saigon Noodles but each evening features a different line up of creative specials. Go early or late and get a seat at the bar or make reservation in advance. Call and be really nice and they’ll work you in on short notice. Right next to Soul Flavor, another great spot (see above).
This is an outstanding little whine bodega to taste and buy unique bottles of wine that you will not find in other retail venues. They offer a really nice selection and a quick stop here can supplement your island hopping provisions or provide the perfect taste experience for sunset on the dock.
Neapolitan
This is an outstanding little whine bodega to taste and buy unique bottles of wine that you will not find in other retail venues. They offer a really nice selection and a quick stop here can supplement your island hopping provisions or provide the perfect taste experience for sunset on the dock.
Unique. Imagine if a guy in Bergen County New Jersey decided to move his family restaurant to the end of the beach on a NC barrier island. Make reservations in advance or take your shot at the bar. Italian food. The specialty of the house is pork chops (try the peach pecan sauce version). Holy cow…err pig.
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Freddie's Restaurant
105 K AvenueUnique. Imagine if a guy in Bergen County New Jersey decided to move his family restaurant to the end of the beach on a NC barrier island. Make reservations in advance or take your shot at the bar. Italian food. The specialty of the house is pork chops (try the peach pecan sauce version). Holy cow…err pig.
Cool dining and drinking spots in Wrightsville Beach
Wrightsville Beach is the area’s “upscale” beach community. These are a combination of local and non tourist spots with character and quality
Ceviche's
7210 Wrightsville AveExquisite Latin food
Great pub and grub in an indoor/outdoor setting.
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Poe's Tavern - Wrightsville Beach
212 Causeway DrGreat pub and grub in an indoor/outdoor setting.
Wrightsville Beach is kind of upscale. This place is not. It is a dive bar and has a diverse range of live music on fridays and saturdays, ranging from national and regional touring acts to local bands. It is a really great spot for music and drinks adjacent to the shark bar (see restaurant reviews) and a block away from wrightsville beach’s iconic Johnny Mercer Pier.
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The Palm Room
11 E Salisbury StWrightsville Beach is kind of upscale. This place is not. It is a dive bar and has a diverse range of live music on fridays and saturdays, ranging from national and regional touring acts to local bands. It is a really great spot for music and drinks adjacent to the shark bar (see restaurant reviews) and a block away from wrightsville beach’s iconic Johnny Mercer Pier.
This is a great seafood and burger spot at wrightsville beach. The Palm Room next door makes this a great combo bar/restaurant situation to dial into the scene in Wrightsville Beach. About 20 min away.
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Shark Bar and Kitchen
13 E Salisbury StThis is a great seafood and burger spot at wrightsville beach. The Palm Room next door makes this a great combo bar/restaurant situation to dial into the scene in Wrightsville Beach. About 20 min away.
This is our go to for fine dining. It’s lil bro “The Fish House” is right down the dock. Bridge tender is a reliable night out and culinary experience if you are looking for the white table clothe. But like all of the area, you can get by with flip flops, board shorts and a golf shirt or put on your suit and tie.
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The Bridge Tender
1414 Airlie RdThis is our go to for fine dining. It’s lil bro “The Fish House” is right down the dock. Bridge tender is a reliable night out and culinary experience if you are looking for the white table clothe. But like all of the area, you can get by with flip flops, board shorts and a golf shirt or put on your suit and tie.
Dining and drinking venues in or near Wilmington’s historic district
This is a really easy 15-18 min drive. Practically a straight shot from the cottage. Check out urban renewal Wilmington style. The places not in the Historic District are in cool neighborhoods adjacent.
Great bar in interesting Wilmington neighborhood surrounded by great restaurants. Try Block Taco which is adjacent. Or Benny’s Bigtime Pizzeria across the street. Live music! Beer garden. Life is good.
Sunday evening bluegrass music from 6-9pm is a great, authentic, North Cackalacky experience.
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Satellite Bar and Lounge
120 Greenfield StGreat bar in interesting Wilmington neighborhood surrounded by great restaurants. Try Block Taco which is adjacent. Or Benny’s Bigtime Pizzeria across the street. Live music! Beer garden. Life is good.
Sunday evening bluegrass music from 6-9pm is a great, authentic, North Cackalacky experience.
Block Taco
120 Greenfield StThis is a high end taco stand right next to the Satellite Lounge
Gourmet pizza restaurant run by a star from the Food Network. This is a gourmand’s pizza. Right across the street from the Satellite Lounge
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Benny's Big Time Pizzeria
206 Greenfield StGourmet pizza restaurant run by a star from the Food Network. This is a gourmand’s pizza. Right across the street from the Satellite Lounge
Whereas Island Burgers & Bites is an old school grill for n a gas station, Winnie’s is a little more upscale (without being upscale). This is the gourmand’s burger joint with a variety of low country sides.
About a mile from The Satelite Lounge and 2-3 miles from the historic district.
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Winnie's Tavern
1895 Burnett BlvdWhereas Island Burgers & Bites is an old school grill for n a gas station, Winnie’s is a little more upscale (without being upscale). This is the gourmand’s burger joint with a variety of low country sides.
About a mile from The Satelite Lounge and 2-3 miles from the historic district.
One of the many many local micro brewery’s in Wilmington. This one is under the bridge looking out at the Cape Fear River. Try the Kohlsch.
This spot is kind of by itself but only a mile from the heart of the historic district and a mile or two from the Satelight Lounge/Bennie’s Big Time/Block Taco neighborhood.
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Waterline Brewing Company
721 Surry StOne of the many many local micro brewery’s in Wilmington. This one is under the bridge looking out at the Cape Fear River. Try the Kohlsch.
This spot is kind of by itself but only a mile from the heart of the historic district and a mile or two from the Satelight Lounge/Bennie’s Big Time/Block Taco neighborhood.
This is an extraordinary noodle and poke bowl joint right in the historic district. Hidden gem. They even make their own noodles fresh throughout the day. Might as well be in Tokyo.
Fun Bowl
24 N Front StThis is an extraordinary noodle and poke bowl joint right in the historic district. Hidden gem. They even make their own noodles fresh throughout the day. Might as well be in Tokyo.
Front Street Brewery
9 N Front StProbably the best wine bar in downtown Wilmington’s historic district. Great small plates and fantastic house made deserts. Don’t sleep on the food!
Right in center of the buzz in the historic district.
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The Fortunate Glass Wine Bar
29 S Front StProbably the best wine bar in downtown Wilmington’s historic district. Great small plates and fantastic house made deserts. Don’t sleep on the food!
Right in center of the buzz in the historic district.
This has an absolutely charming outdoor Biergarten in the Historic District serving Austrian food. The schnitzel’s are the specialty. Great location and setting.
Prost Biergarten
This has an absolutely charming outdoor Biergarten in the Historic District serving Austrian food. The schnitzel’s are the specialty. Great location and setting.
Really solid tacos. Funky bar. Can be a bit of gong show of interesting characters but that’s what we like. Cool neighborhood. Interesting range of live music and performance art. Great venue in the cargo district. Adjacent to Fermental (bottle and wine shop), End of Days Distllary and a bunch of other cool shopping and bars and cafe’s in the unusual Cargo District (about 2 miles from the historic district).
Barzarre
1610 Castle StreetReally solid tacos. Funky bar. Can be a bit of gong show of interesting characters but that’s what we like. Cool neighborhood. Interesting range of live music and performance art. Great venue in the cargo district. Adjacent to Fermental (bottle and wine shop), End of Days Distllary and a bunch of other cool shopping and bars and cafe’s in the unusual Cargo District (about 2 miles from the historic district).
Great rum, gin and vodka distillery in and around other recommendations in the section.
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End of Days Distillery
1815 Castle StGreat rum, gin and vodka distillery in and around other recommendations in the section.
This is a one-of-a-kind tiki bar and restaurant which was created by a movie set designer. Think Trader Vic’s but a 1930’s throwback. Great tropical drinks and existing small plates to provide a capstone to a day of island hopping.
The Sorrow Drowner
This is a one-of-a-kind tiki bar and restaurant which was created by a movie set designer. Think Trader Vic’s but a 1930’s throwback. Great tropical drinks and existing small plates to provide a capstone to a day of island hopping.
Goody Goody Omelet House
3817 Market StBest best omelette in a throwback venue
A solid pizza option with a few locations. We have spotlighted the one which is closest to the cottage but there is another in the heart of the Historic District and one in Wrightsville Beach. Don’t sleep on the old school beef hard shell tacos (I know weird).
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Slice of Life Pizzeria & Pub Pine Valley
3715 Patriot WayA solid pizza option with a few locations. We have spotlighted the one which is closest to the cottage but there is another in the heart of the Historic District and one in Wrightsville Beach. Don’t sleep on the old school beef hard shell tacos (I know weird).
Honduran Breakfast. Baleadas. Super high value spot…in other words it is cheap eats for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Sabor Hispano
4610 Maple AvenueHonduran Breakfast. Baleadas. Super high value spot…in other words it is cheap eats for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Many of our guests are harvesting the clams (or shrimp or crabs) right at the dock and so there is a lot of demand for authentic pasta and associated ingredients. This place is a few miles away in a busy part of mid city Wilmington. Great place to either buy a gourmet take-and-heat-up-at-the-cottage Italian meal or to score dome linguine to prepare with your ‘catch’ off the dock.
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A Taste of Italy
1101 S College RdMany of our guests are harvesting the clams (or shrimp or crabs) right at the dock and so there is a lot of demand for authentic pasta and associated ingredients. This place is a few miles away in a busy part of mid city Wilmington. Great place to either buy a gourmet take-and-heat-up-at-the-cottage Italian meal or to score dome linguine to prepare with your ‘catch’ off the dock.
This is a really interesting venue in the Castle Street Antique District adjacent to the Historic District downtown. They feature low country cuisine and serve oysters and clams and produce from the chef/owners own waterfront farm. It is in an old drug store.
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Rx Restaurant and Bar
421 Castle StThis is a really interesting venue in the Castle Street Antique District adjacent to the Historic District downtown. They feature low country cuisine and serve oysters and clams and produce from the chef/owners own waterfront farm. It is in an old drug store.
Cozy wine bar and speakeasy. The owner’s wife is Korean and runs the Korean small plates restaurant which is connected to the bar.
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Wilmington Wine
701 Castle StCozy wine bar and speakeasy. The owner’s wife is Korean and runs the Korean small plates restaurant which is connected to the bar.
This is a hidden gem in the Wilmington food scene tucked into the Brooklyn Arts District. The soups are to die for but everything is exquisite. Casual lunch and dinner spot between a pub and bar crawl worthy stretch of venues in this emerging walking district about 3 blocks from the Historic District.
The Kitchen Sink
This is a hidden gem in the Wilmington food scene tucked into the Brooklyn Arts District. The soups are to die for but everything is exquisite. Casual lunch and dinner spot between a pub and bar crawl worthy stretch of venues in this emerging walking district about 3 blocks from the Historic District.
Live music and live peeps in this extremely diverse venue in The Brooklyn Art’s District. Only about 3 blocks from the Historic District and Riverfront. Sprawling indoor and outdoor space in an old gas station.
The Eagle's Dare
Live music and live peeps in this extremely diverse venue in The Brooklyn Art’s District. Only about 3 blocks from the Historic District and Riverfront. Sprawling indoor and outdoor space in an old gas station.
Great little indoor and outdoor bottle and wine shop at the end of the Brooklyn Arts District. Adjacent to an outdoor pizza spot and the upscale 310 Restaurant. Down the street from micro breweries and the quirky Eagle’s Dare.
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Palate Bottle Shop & Reserve
1007 N 4th StGreat little indoor and outdoor bottle and wine shop at the end of the Brooklyn Arts District. Adjacent to an outdoor pizza spot and the upscale 310 Restaurant. Down the street from micro breweries and the quirky Eagle’s Dare.
Fishing tackle, bait and supplies
This is ground zero for the off shore, inshore and surf fishing scene comprising Masonboro and pleasure Island (Carolina Beach and Kure Beach). They have a massive selection of spin casting tackle, bait and associated equipment (like cast nets or boating supplies). They also have the best fishing apparel selection on the top floor. Great spot to pick up water shoes and sun shirts and what not. NO FLY FISHING TACKLE THOUGH!!!
Island True Value Tackle & Hardware
801 N Lake Park BlvdBesides the Island True Value spot referenced above, this is the other epicenter for off shore and inshore fishing in the greater Wilmington area. It is also the best fly shop and fly tackle selection in the area. It’s a little further away—10-15 minutes—but is worth a visit because many of the staff are avid fly fisherman and provide a ton of insight and information on fly fishing patterns and trends in the area.
Intracoastal Angler
6332 Oleander DrBesides the Island True Value spot referenced above, this is the other epicenter for off shore and inshore fishing in the greater Wilmington area. It is also the best fly shop and fly tackle selection in the area. It’s a little further away—10-15 minutes—but is worth a visit because many of the staff are avid fly fisherman and provide a ton of insight and information on fly fishing patterns and trends in the area.
This spot has a decent selection of tackle and also has a complete selection of dead and live bait. Plus it’s only about 2 miles away so is the fastest spot to augment your fishing needs. If you can’t find what you need here the Island Tackle is a few miles down the same road.
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Seaview Crab Company South Wilmington Seafood Retail Market
6458 Carolina Beach RdThis spot has a decent selection of tackle and also has a complete selection of dead and live bait. Plus it’s only about 2 miles away so is the fastest spot to augment your fishing needs. If you can’t find what you need here the Island Tackle is a few miles down the same road.
This place is a broad spectrum apparel, fishing tackle, beach gear and tourist merchandise spot. If nothing else, it is a one-of-a-kind beach retail venue. Right around the corner from Intercoastal Anglers—both in the Wrightsville Beach area.
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Redix Store
120 Causeway DrThis place is a broad spectrum apparel, fishing tackle, beach gear and tourist merchandise spot. If nothing else, it is a one-of-a-kind beach retail venue. Right around the corner from Intercoastal Anglers—both in the Wrightsville Beach area.
Wilmington’s most comprehensive retailer for all things kayak and stand-up paddle boards.
Hook, Line & Paddle
435 Eastwood RdWilmington’s most comprehensive retailer for all things kayak and stand-up paddle boards.
Neighborhoods
Here are some cool spots within a short Uber ride from the cottage. Each has a plethora of breweries, cafes, bars a galleries for a pub crawl or walking tour of unique historic districts within our relatively small community.
Stroll along nearly two-miles of scenic walkway alongside the historic Cape Fear River. Stretching from Nunn Street to the Isabella Holmes Bridge, lined with an assortment of markets, unique boutiques and art galleries, the Riverwalk is home to outdoor cafes and narrated tours. The marina at the north end accommodates larger vessels, with an outdoor concert venue as well as a restaurant featuring spectacular river and sunset views. Several hotels with a roof top bars and views.The Riverwalk is open year-round, featuring over 200 close-by shops, restaurants and attractions.
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Wilmington Riverwalk
Wilmington Downtown RiverwalkStroll along nearly two-miles of scenic walkway alongside the historic Cape Fear River. Stretching from Nunn Street to the Isabella Holmes Bridge, lined with an assortment of markets, unique boutiques and art galleries, the Riverwalk is home to outdoor cafes and narrated tours. The marina at the north end accommodates larger vessels, with an outdoor concert venue as well as a restaurant featuring spectacular river and sunset views. Several hotels with a roof top bars and views.The Riverwalk is open year-round, featuring over 200 close-by shops, restaurants and attractions.
A really unique and cool area comprising 3-4 city blocks about 1.5-2.0 miles from the Historic District. See recommendations for Barzarre, Fermental, End of Days Distillery and a range of interesting boutiques and pop up markets.
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The Cargo District
1605 Queen StA really unique and cool area comprising 3-4 city blocks about 1.5-2.0 miles from the Historic District. See recommendations for Barzarre, Fermental, End of Days Distillery and a range of interesting boutiques and pop up markets.
The Brooklyn Arts District is a 2 block X 8 block area of interesting micro breweries, bottle shops and restaurants. See our recommendations on The Kitchen Sink and The Eagle’s Dare as jumping off points, but also Edward Teach, Flytrap Brewing, Palate (bottle shop and wine bodega) and Three10 (fine dining).
This is just 3 blocks from The Historic District
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Brooklyn Arts Center
516 N 4th StThe Brooklyn Arts District is a 2 block X 8 block area of interesting micro breweries, bottle shops and restaurants. See our recommendations on The Kitchen Sink and The Eagle’s Dare as jumping off points, but also Edward Teach, Flytrap Brewing, Palate (bottle shop and wine bodega) and Three10 (fine dining).
This is just 3 blocks from The Historic District
A few blocks from the Historic District, is a vibrant, historic section of the city that offers fine dining, nightlife, and theater as well as opportunities for shopping. In addition to the many new retail businesses that have moved in near Front Street in downtown, the Castle Street Antique District has seen tremendous growth in recent years.
Check out Oivero (new upscale dining venue), Rx Ousters & Chicken, Wilmington Wine Bar interspersed with a few antiwue and vintage resale shops and a few other bars and cafes. This is an interesting walk through historic neighborhoods in the Historic District. I
Castle St, Wilmington, NC, Sjedinjene Američke Države
A few blocks from the Historic District, is a vibrant, historic section of the city that offers fine dining, nightlife, and theater as well as opportunities for shopping. In addition to the many new retail businesses that have moved in near Front Street in downtown, the Castle Street Antique District has seen tremendous growth in recent years.
Check out Oivero (new upscale dining venue), Rx Ousters & Chicken, Wilmington Wine Bar interspersed with a few antiwue and vintage resale shops and a few other bars and cafes. This is an interesting walk through historic neighborhoods in the Historic District. I
Given its name as a result of a giant old Coca-Cola bottling plant right in the middle of this district, the Soda Pop District
Princess St, Wilmington, NC, Sjedinjene Američke Države
Given its name as a result of a giant old Coca-Cola bottling plant right in the middle of this district, the Soda Pop District