Carolina Beach: Hamlet Ave

Hamlet Ave is a public beach access point in North Carolina, managed by Carolina Beach and about 0.8 miles from the town of Carolina Beach. It's a straightforward place to reach the sand, with parking, restrooms and accessible access on site. Late spring and early fall tend to be the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a weather station about 7 miles away in Southport put May highs around 83°F and October highs near 79°F, compared with about 92°F in July. A fee is charged to use the access, so plan for that before you arrive. With restrooms and accessible access, the site works well for a simple beach day or a quick stop. If you want to stretch your legs away from the water, several short trails sit within a couple of miles. The Fitness Trail is about 1.1 miles away and the Campground Trail about 1.3 miles. Sugarloaf Trail and Snow's Cut Trail are roughly 1.4 and 1.6 miles from this access.