08/21/2026
Cruising Carolina Beach and this block has one of the wildest food stories on Pleasure Island. First, Sea Witch Cafe & Tiki Bar. Established in 1995, it’s one of Carolina Beach’s most iconic tiki bars with live music, palm trees, and a huge dance floor. Great little spot to hang. Right next to it there’s an I ❤️ CB photo op on the right for the tourists (and locals who like a fun picture). But the real legend here is Island Burgers & Bites. This place started as a counter inside a convenience store called Islander Kwik Mart, and that convenience store doesn’t even sell gas. The burgers got so good, and word of mouth spread so fast, that Yelp named it Best Burger in North Carolina in 2022 and then #5 on Yelp’s Top 100 Restaurants in the entire state. They finally bought the old Hardee’s building right next door and turned it into a proper standalone restaurant that opened in May 2025. Bigger space, beer and wine, and still the exact same burger that put them on the map. It’s my number one burger in all of New Hanover County. Search “Carolina Beach Driving Tour” on YouTube for the full video. Link in bio.
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