Carolina Beach: Scallop Lane
About
Carolina Beach: Scallop Lane is a public beach access point in North Carolina, managed by Carolina Beach and located about 0.6 miles from the town of Carolina Beach. The access is accessible and has parking. For a beach visit, summer brings the warmest weather. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 90°F and lows near 74°F. Late spring and early fall run a little milder, with May highs near 80°F and October highs around 76°F. Several trails sit within a short drive. The Fitness Trail is about 0.8 miles away, Campground Trail is about 1.1 miles away, and Snow's Cut Trail and Sugarloaf Trail are both a little over a mile off.
Beach Details
Parking
Small lot
Restrooms
None
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Carolina Beach: Scallop Lane
North Carolina
Data: North Carolina Division of Coastal Management, public beach access sites. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Sep–Dec. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–85°F and lows of 38–67°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Wilmington 7 Se, NC weather station, 7.2 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan56° high36° low
- Feb59° high38° low
- Mar66° high44° low
- Apr74° high51° low
- May80° high62° low
- Jun87° high69° low
- Jul90° high74° low
- Aug89° high72° low
- Sep85° high67° low
- Oct76° high56° low
- Nov66° high44° low
- Dec60° high38° low
Nearby
- Fitness TrailHiking0.8 mi
- Campground TrailHiking1.1 mi
- Snow's Cut TrailHiking1.2 mi
- Sugarloaf TrailHiking1.3 mi
- Sand Live Oak TrailHiking1.5 mi
- Oak Toe TrailHiking1.7 mi
- Ramsgate TrailHiking5.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
