Wilmington Guidebook
Wilmington Guidebook
You can have dogs on Carolina beach in the summer, but only before 9:00am or after 5:00pm:
https://www.carolinabeach.org/visitors/pet-rules
266 locals recommend
Carolina Beach
You can have dogs on Carolina beach in the summer, but only before 9:00am or after 5:00pm:
https://www.carolinabeach.org/visitors/pet-rules
Britts Donuts
13 Carolina Beach Ave NHot, fresh, glazed doughnuts. Mmmmm...
No pets are allowed on the beach strand from April 1 through September 30.
408 locals recommend
Wrightsville Beach
321 Causeway DrNo pets are allowed on the beach strand from April 1 through September 30.
This is one of the most beautiful places in Wilmington. I got married here (and for a reasonable price). They don't allow pets, but it's worth checking out. There are giant oak trees in there that are over 350 years old.
When you leave the gardens, turn right and continue down Wrightsville avenue toward the water. This little stretch of road is lovely. It will take you past many beautiful homes and grounds. It brings you out right at the draw bridge going to Wrightsville beach. There are some good restaurants here (the Dockside is pretty good if you want some seafood and they allow pets).
234 locals recommend
Airlie Gardens
300 Airlie RdThis is one of the most beautiful places in Wilmington. I got married here (and for a reasonable price). They don't allow pets, but it's worth checking out. There are giant oak trees in there that are over 350 years old.
When you leave the gardens, turn right and continue down Wrightsville avenue toward the water. This little stretch of road is lovely. It will take you past many beautiful homes and grounds. It brings you out right at the draw bridge going to Wrightsville beach. There are some good restaurants here (the Dockside is pretty good if you want some seafood and they allow pets).
The Dockside is a great little spot near the beach. They have outside seating facing the marina and they allow pets.
97 locals recommend
Dockside Restaurant
1308 Airlie RdThe Dockside is a great little spot near the beach. They have outside seating facing the marina and they allow pets.
The Oceanic has good food and you can have dinner on the pier. It’s lovely. :)
132 locals recommend
Oceanic
703 S Lumina AveThe Oceanic has good food and you can have dinner on the pier. It’s lovely. :)
These guys have great food and yummy bread and desserts. Go for lunch and treat yourself to one of their sweets while you're there.
67 locals recommend
Sweet n Savory Cafe
1611 Pavilion PlThese guys have great food and yummy bread and desserts. Go for lunch and treat yourself to one of their sweets while you're there.
Port City Java
2512 Independence BlvdThese guys have great coffee and it's not far from the house.
This is one of my favorite places to eat in Wilmington. They have homemade meatballs. The sauce is really good. Their sandwiches (called a Wedge) are really good, too. They usually have homemade desserts. The cheese cake and chocolate mousse are amazing!
7 locals recommend
A Taste of Italy
1101 S College RdThis is one of my favorite places to eat in Wilmington. They have homemade meatballs. The sauce is really good. Their sandwiches (called a Wedge) are really good, too. They usually have homemade desserts. The cheese cake and chocolate mousse are amazing!
This is a little organic grocery store that also has a good hot food bar. Those looking for clean food from a local establishment will be happy here. :)
23 locals recommend
Lovey's Natural Foods & Cafe
1319 Military Cutoff RdThis is a little organic grocery store that also has a good hot food bar. Those looking for clean food from a local establishment will be happy here. :)
Tidal Creek Co-op
5329 Oleander DrIf you can't find what you need at Lovey's Grocery or Tidal Creek Co-Op, Whole Foods can usually hook it up.
54 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3804 Oleander DrIf you can't find what you need at Lovey's Grocery or Tidal Creek Co-Op, Whole Foods can usually hook it up.
These guys make a decent Philly Cheese steak. They don't muck it up with a bunch of extra stuff like lettuce, tomato, mayo, etc. It comes as it should - meat, onion, and cheese. Side of marinara optional. Boom.
7 locals recommend
J Michael's Philly Deli
8232 Market StThese guys make a decent Philly Cheese steak. They don't muck it up with a bunch of extra stuff like lettuce, tomato, mayo, etc. It comes as it should - meat, onion, and cheese. Side of marinara optional. Boom.
These guys have good burgers. It's not far from the house, either.
28 locals recommend
Winnie's Tavern
1895 Burnett BlvdThese guys have good burgers. It's not far from the house, either.
La Costa Mexican Restaurant
5622 Oleander DrAmazing fresh and prepared seafood. The bisque is out of sight! Located very close to the house.
7 locals recommend
Seaview Crab Company
1515 Marstellar StAmazing fresh and prepared seafood. The bisque is out of sight! Located very close to the house.
See a show or just walk your pup! Greenfield Lake is very close to the house.
69 locals recommend
Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
1941 Amphitheatre DrSee a show or just walk your pup! Greenfield Lake is very close to the house.
Slice of Life Pizzeria & Pub Downtown
125 Market StThese guys are open late night.
These guys have great comfort food. The menu changes frequently and everything I’ve ever had from them was really good.
77 locals recommend
The Basics
319 N Front StThese guys have great comfort food. The menu changes frequently and everything I’ve ever had from them was really good.
The jerk chicken nachos are my favorite at front Street. They're SO good. You can also get a mug of bacon. Just sayin'.
122 locals recommend
Front Street Brewery
9 N Front StThe jerk chicken nachos are my favorite at front Street. They're SO good. You can also get a mug of bacon. Just sayin'.
If you would like to tour a battle ship, this is the place to do it.
435 locals recommend
Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NEIf you would like to tour a battle ship, this is the place to do it.
This is a great little spot downtown. There are lots of shops and restaurants in the Cotton Exchange. Check out the German Cafe. They have really good homemade desserts. Pastries that are so flaky and light... Be sure to get some of the whipped cream on top. Gah. So good.
77 locals recommend
The Cotton Exchange
321 N Front StThis is a great little spot downtown. There are lots of shops and restaurants in the Cotton Exchange. Check out the German Cafe. They have really good homemade desserts. Pastries that are so flaky and light... Be sure to get some of the whipped cream on top. Gah. So good.
Legion Stadium
2149 Carolina Beach RoadThis community pool is right by the house.
This place is just a block or two away from the house. It’s great when you need something in a pinch.
Dillons Grocery
214 Southern BoulevardThis place is just a block or two away from the house. It’s great when you need something in a pinch.