Carolina Shores, North Carolina
Carolina Shores is a town of 5,017 people in Brunswick County, North Carolina, founded in 1998.
Why visit Carolina Shores
Townapedia lists 1 park or trail, 24 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Thistle Golf Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Carolina Shores
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Carolina Shores
Carolina Shores is a town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Carolina Shores had a population of 4,588. It is part of the Wilmington, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Carolina Shores, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes24
Papa's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.6 mi
111 Pavilion Drive, Little River
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-20:30
Angus Steakhouse and Seafood
Restaurant · Seafood, Steak House · 1.6 mi
Relaxed restaurant & lounge serving seafood, steaks & spirits.
9887 Oak Street, Calabash
Bagel Dock Cafe
Cafe · Bagel · 1.5 mi
Cafe serving a variety of bagels, cream cheeses, salads, and sandwiches.
1162 River Road, Calabash
Beck's Restaurant
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.2 mi
"The Old Original Calabash Restaurant," one of the first in town, & a pioneer of the signature style of fried seafood.
1014 River Road, Calabash
Dockside Seafood House
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.6 mi
Family-run waterfront restaurant serving Calabash-style seafood since 1955, with an outdoor seating terrace & a dock.
9955 Nance Street, Calabash
Ella's of Calabash
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.5 mi
Family-run restaurant open since 1950, offering Calabash-style seafood served in a casual, laid back setting.
1148 River Road, Calabash
Grapevine Mediterranean Restaurant & Lounge
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 1.2 mi
Mediterranean cuisine, with a splash of Calabash, served in a fun & comfortable atmosphere.
9991 Beach Drive Southwest, Calabash
Mmm Que Rico
Restaurant · Peruvian · 1.2 mi
Peruvian restaurant serving some of the finest South American cuisine in the area.
1533 Thomasboro Road Southwest, Calabash
Sunny Side Up Diner
Diner · American · 1.2 mi
All-American diner serving breakfast and lunch.
10068 Beach Drive Southwest, Calabash
The Boundary House Restaurant
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.3 mi
High-end local seafood, steaks, prime rib & more, served in a ship-themed atmosphere.
1045 River Road, Calabash
China Dragon
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.6 mi
111 Pavilion Drive, Little River
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 12:00-22:00
12 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship2
Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.8 mi
8950 Ocean Highway West, Callabash
Shopping11
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries2
Southwest Brunswick Branch Library
Library · 1.1 mi
9400 Ocean Highway West, Carolina Shores
Healthcare1
Map of Carolina Shores
45 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 34°F | 3.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 36°F | 3.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 42°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 50°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 59°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 68°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 72°F | 5.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 71°F | 7.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 65°F | 7.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 53°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 42°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 37°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Longwood (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Brunswick County has had 26 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-05-03: Sunset Drive Fire (Fire)
- 2024-10-19: Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Grand Strand Airport (CRE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Calabash 1 mi east, about 2 min by car
- Little River 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- North Myrtle Beach 10 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Carolina Forest 22 mi southwest, about 35 min by car
- Myrtle Beach 23 mi southwest, about 36 min by car
- Red Hill 27 mi west, about 43 min by car
- Conway 28 mi west, about 45 min by car
- Socastee 29 mi southwest, about 47 min by car
- Boiling Spring Lakes 29 mi east, about 47 min by car
- Garden City 33 mi southwest, about 53 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- ISS018-E-12084 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-117964 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS067-E-289822 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS018-E-12083 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-69028 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-72985 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-119301 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS067-E-289821 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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