Carolina Beach: South Carolina
About
Carolina Beach: South Carolina is a public beach access point in North Carolina, managed by Carolina Beach and about 1.3 miles from the town of Kure Beach. The access has parking, and a fee is charged. Late spring and mid-fall tend to be the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Southport run to highs around 83°F in May and 79°F in October, while July averages a hotter 92°F. Several trails sit within a few miles if you want to pair a beach stop with a walk. Sand Live Oak Trail is about 1.8 miles away, Fitness Trail about 1.9 miles, Sugarloaf Trail about 2 miles and Snow's Cut Trail about 2.5 miles.
Beach Details
Parking
Small lot
Fee
Paid parking
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Carolina Beach: South Carolina
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: Oct–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–83°F and lows of 35–60°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Southport 5 N, NC weather station, 6.4 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan60° high35° low
- Feb62° high38° low
- Mar68° high43° low
- Apr76° high51° low
- May83° high60° low
- Jun88° high69° low
- Jul92° high73° low
- Aug90° high71° low
- Sep87° high66° low
- Oct79° high54° low
- Nov70° high44° low
- Dec63° high38° low
Nearby
- Sand Live Oak TrailHiking1.8 mi
- Fitness TrailHiking1.9 mi
- Sugarloaf TrailHiking2 mi
- Campground TrailHiking2.1 mi
- Oak Toe TrailHiking2.1 mi
- Snow's Cut TrailHiking2.5 mi
- Ramsgate TrailHiking3.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
