Carolina Beach: Starfish Lane Soundside
About
Carolina Beach: Starfish Lane Soundside is a public beach access point managed by the town of Carolina Beach, North Carolina, about a mile from the town itself. As the name says, it sits on the soundside. The site has parking, and a fee is charged. For comfortable weather, spring and fall are the best bets. Typical averages from a nearby weather station near Wilmington show October highs around 76°F and April highs near 74°F, while July averages about 90°F. Several trails are close by. Snow's Cut Trail is about a mile away, and the Fitness Trail, Campground Trail and Sugarloaf Trail are all within about a mile and a half.
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: Starfish Lane Soundside
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, 6.5 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
- Snow's Cut TrailHiking0.9 mi
- Fitness TrailHiking1 mi
- Campground TrailHiking1.2 mi
- Sugarloaf TrailHiking1.4 mi
- Sand Live Oak TrailHiking1.8 mi
- Oak Toe TrailHiking1.9 mi
- Ramsgate TrailHiking6.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
