Swordfish Lookout’s Guidebook
Casual bites
Some of my favorite spots to grab a solid bite to eat when I’m enjoying my time at the beach.
If you were to walk in a straight line from the house to the water, you’d end up at this spot. The tiki bar sits on a pier with unobstructed views of the sand, sun and waves — it doesn’t get more ‘at the beach’ than this. One of my favorite places to walk and grab a margarita or retreat to when things get a little hot on the sand.
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Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar
1211 S Lake Park BlvdIf you were to walk in a straight line from the house to the water, you’d end up at this spot. The tiki bar sits on a pier with unobstructed views of the sand, sun and waves — it doesn’t get more ‘at the beach’ than this. One of my favorite places to walk and grab a margarita or retreat to when things get a little hot on the sand.
A new favorite of mine. The food here is great and the atmosphere is exactly what you’re looking for in a local, casual beach bar. Nothing overly fancy & no pretense — just good eats in a wonderfully eclectic environment.
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Hang Ten Grill
308 S Lake Park BlvdA new favorite of mine. The food here is great and the atmosphere is exactly what you’re looking for in a local, casual beach bar. Nothing overly fancy & no pretense — just good eats in a wonderfully eclectic environment.
Uncle Vinny's Pizzeria & Ristorante
1012 S Lake Park BlvdMy pizza spot!
Good eats within walking distance of the house. Lots of great outdoor seating. On game days, the perfect marriage of being at the beach with tuning into the game.
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The Spot Bar & Kitchen
1006 S Lake Park BlvdGood eats within walking distance of the house. Lots of great outdoor seating. On game days, the perfect marriage of being at the beach with tuning into the game.
SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
227 Carolina Beach Ave NAN INSTITUTION. If you haven’t tried it, you have to. I’ve been coming back to this place for about 20 years…
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Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn *CB LOCATION*
1140-A N Lake Park BlvdAN INSTITUTION. If you haven’t tried it, you have to. I’ve been coming back to this place for about 20 years…
Stoked Restaurant
313 Canal DrDinner Spots
Places I look to when I'm planning a quality dinner with family or friends.
Michaels does a great job of elevating the local seafood game. From the drinks to the dinner, their flavors won't disappoint.
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Michael's Seafood Restaurant
1206 N Lake Park BlvdMichaels does a great job of elevating the local seafood game. From the drinks to the dinner, their flavors won't disappoint.
From fresh seafood & hand cut steaks to scratch-made pasta dishes, Havana’s has something for everyone. They’re also pretty allergy-friendly, just ask.
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Havana’s Restaurant
1 N Lake Park BlvdFrom fresh seafood & hand cut steaks to scratch-made pasta dishes, Havana’s has something for everyone. They’re also pretty allergy-friendly, just ask.
Looking for a solid, local meal for a night in? These guys specialize in traditional "Coastal Low Country Boil" and you can enjoy your selection at home or as a picnic on the beach with the “Best-Pot-To-Go” steamer pot — a Steam Pot full of jumbo shrimp, spicy andouille sausage and the freshest produce. They also cater, if you’re ever hosting an event somewhere in the area.
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Cape Fear Boil Company
1140 N Lake Park BlvdLooking for a solid, local meal for a night in? These guys specialize in traditional "Coastal Low Country Boil" and you can enjoy your selection at home or as a picnic on the beach with the “Best-Pot-To-Go” steamer pot — a Steam Pot full of jumbo shrimp, spicy andouille sausage and the freshest produce. They also cater, if you’re ever hosting an event somewhere in the area.
This family-owned and operated restaurant has specialized in Calabash fried seafood and more in Carolina Beach since 1992. If a trip to the beach for you isn’t complete without that quintessential calabash meal, this is your spot.
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Bowman's at the Beach
911 N Lake Park BlvdThis family-owned and operated restaurant has specialized in Calabash fried seafood and more in Carolina Beach since 1992. If a trip to the beach for you isn’t complete without that quintessential calabash meal, this is your spot.
Sightseeing
Acuario de Carolina del Norte en Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdJust north of Swordfish Lookout — you could walk there, but probably better to attack on a bike or in the car. A neat local boardwalk setup, littered with shops, spots to eat, and, depending on the time of year, a little outdoor carnival. A nice place to go wonder around with the family. Grab a bite to eat, some local desert, and maybe a cocktail or two — all nestled between waves crashing on the beach and some solid people watching.
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Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Carolina Beach Avenue SouthJust north of Swordfish Lookout — you could walk there, but probably better to attack on a bike or in the car. A neat local boardwalk setup, littered with shops, spots to eat, and, depending on the time of year, a little outdoor carnival. A nice place to go wonder around with the family. Grab a bite to eat, some local desert, and maybe a cocktail or two — all nestled between waves crashing on the beach and some solid people watching.
With a marina providing access to some of North Carolina's best fishing spots, a secluded camping area beneath towering trees, and miles of hiking trails that traverse a variety of distinct habitats—not to mention the presence of the Venus flytrap, one of the world's most unique carnivorous plants—it's no wonder Carolina Beach State Park is a popular coastal attraction. Located in an area steeped in both history and natural diversity, the park includes a visitor's center with exhibits depicting the wonders of its environment.
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Parque Estatal de Carolina Beach
1010 State Park RdWith a marina providing access to some of North Carolina's best fishing spots, a secluded camping area beneath towering trees, and miles of hiking trails that traverse a variety of distinct habitats—not to mention the presence of the Venus flytrap, one of the world's most unique carnivorous plants—it's no wonder Carolina Beach State Park is a popular coastal attraction. Located in an area steeped in both history and natural diversity, the park includes a visitor's center with exhibits depicting the wonders of its environment.