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Carolina Beach
Most of the shopping on Pleasure Island —
Carolina Beach and Kure Beach — is concentrated in Carolina Beach.
In addition to a number of chain "beach" stores (Wing's, King's,
Blue Reef, etc.), Carolina Beach boasts a variety of year-round
specialty shops, and more are added each year. Keep in mind that
winter months mean shortened or limited hours for many retail
businesses. Call ahead so you won't be disappointed by a "closed"
sign.
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The Checkered Church Gift
Shop
800 St. Joseph St., Carolina Beach
(910) 458-0211
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Bright, tropical-colored checks adorn the
outside of this former Catholic church that is filled with beach-related
home-decor items. You'll find everything from pine furniture, baskets,
prints and M. A. Hadley pottery to weather vanes, wind chimes, bird houses
and works by local artists. Christmas items, many with a nautical theme, are
available year-round, as is a beautiful, 100 percent cotton afghan that
portrays the Pleasure Island coastline and wildlife found in the area. The
Checkered Church is truly that little shop off the beaten path you always
hope to discover.
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Peter Doran
Fine Art Photography
740 Fort Fisher Blvd. N., Kure Beach
(910) 458-6893
www.peterdoranphotography.com
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For more than 30 years, Peter Doran has
pursued his passion for photography, both academically and
artistically. With a master's degree from the State University of
New York at Buffalo and an undergraduate degree in graphic design
from the Rochester Institute of Technology, Peter has traveled
extensively, photographing wonders of the world, both great and
small. Bringing his eye and talent to the Cape Fear Coast, he now
focuses exclusively on the wonders of our area. It is his
photography that graced the cover of the thirteenth edition of
The Insiders Guide to North Carolina's Southern Coast and Wilmington
and his work also regularly appears in Our State magazine.
Peter specializes in matted and framed prints and is the only local
company offering high-quality, frame-able postcards of the area, 250
different scenes in all, as well as 12 x 18 inch mini-posters. His
collection of Coastal Carolina playing cards, featuring 54 area
scenes, makes a unique keepsake and a great gift. His work is
available for viewing and purchase in many of the fine galleries in
the area.
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Frame Mart & Gallery
Pleasure Island Plaza, 1009 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach
(910)
458-6116
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Owner Scott Brown offers a full line of custom
framing services, including pick up and delivery, in this combination art
gallery and frame shop. In addition, Scott offers photo and frame
restoration. Bring in a treasured piece for framing or select a favorite
from the varied range of work from local, regional and national artists.
Framed artwork is also available for purchase, and the shop carries the
Harbour Lights lighthouses. Frame Mart & Gallery is open year-round Tuesday
through Saturday, or by appointment.
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The Fudgeboat
107 Carolina Beach Avenue N.,
“On the Boardwalk”,
Carolina Beach
(910) 458-5823
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Imagine a boatload of fudge. Now add rich,
buttercream ice cream into that picture and you have The Fudgeboat. Tracee,
Duke and Lou are family, and the crew of this confectionary cruise. They
create their ice cream and fudge from the finest and freshest ingredients,
including real butter and cream. They make it, display it and cut pieces to
your order, all on top of a restored 38-foot wooden cabin cruiser, or at
least part of one. With 40 different flavors to choose from, you can see why
their motto is “That’s a yacht of fudge!” Stop in and see them on the
Boardwalk at Carolina Beach, and take home a pound or two to savor for
later.
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Island Colors
6 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach
(910) 458-4674
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Island Colors features a huge selection of
comfortable, colorful Fresh Produce sportswear. With sizes from six months
to 3X, you're sure to find something for everyone as well as coordinating
swimwear and accessories. Gift certificates are available. Island Colors
is open year round, but winter hours are limited so call before you go. If
you're in Southport, be sure and visit their other store, Papaya Island, 600
N. Howe Street, Southport, (910) 457-0256.
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Le Soleil
112 Cape Fear Blvd., Carolina Beach
(910) 458-2786
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Le Soleil is a coastal lifestyle boutique
offering upscale gifts, home decor and bath items. Featuring quality tees
and lounge pants for women, men and kids, and Life is Good clothing and
accessories, the shop also offers artwork, bath and body items, books,
exclusive Soy Candles, cards and stationery, food specialties, gift baskets,
kitchen accessories and pet gifts.
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Linda's
Fashions
201 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach
(910) 458-7116
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Linda's, open seven days a week year-round, has
a wide assortment of ladies' sportswear, dresses for special evenings on the
town, jewelry, scarves and other accessories. You'll find resort wear made
of comfortable, machine-washable material in stylish cuts and colors.
Linda's Fashions is a favorite place to find top-quality ladies' clothing at
affordable prices.
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Squigley's Ice Cream &
Treats
208 S. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach
(910) 458-8779
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Three businesses, two buildings and one location
makes Squigley's a Carolina Beach destination. First, Squigley's Ice Cream &
Treats is a great place to cool down on a hot day. With 4,050 flavors and
taste sensations, this is the ultimate ice cream parlor. They will make any
flavor combination you desire. Choose your flavor, add your topping and
relax in indoor or outdoor seating. Upstairs, enjoy shopping for great gifts
at Squigley's Gift Gallery, (910) 458-4429. With prices and items ranging
from very affordable to high end, you're sure to find the perfect gift for
any occasion. Just behind the main building is Squigley's Shade Shack, (910)
458-3812, offering sunglasses for the whole family, including the Walt
Disney line for kids and high-end look-a-likes at affordable prices for
adults. They also carry a large selection of stylish handbags.
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Sterling Craft Mall
101 Cape Fear Blvd., Carolina Beach
(910) 458-4429
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Located in a renovated 1920s building near the entrance of the
Courtyard by Marriott in the heart of Carolina Beach, Sterling Craft Mall features
more than 140 crafters offering everything from handmade clothes and
hand-carved wooden toys to pottery and stained glass. Six artists working in
assorted media are also highlighted.
Five huge cases
of handcrafted sterling silver jewelry will tempt you, and the low prices
are impossible to resist. It's open on Friday and Saturday.
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Unique Boutique
207 S. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach
(910) 458-4360
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Originally built as a guest cottage for a larger
home, Unique Boutique carries one-of-a-kind ladies' sample clothing at
wholesale prices from boutiques in various cities around the country.
Additionally, clothing, shoes, hats, jewelry, accessories and swimwear are
featured.
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The Yankee Trader
1009 N. Lake Park Blvd., A-3, Carolina Beach
(910) 458-0097
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Look for unusual and one-of-a-kind nautical
gifts at The Yankee Trader. Bestsellers are the stoneware oil-lamp
lighthouses as well as canvas Maine bags, N.C. lighthouses, authentic model
ships, Lefton Lighthouses and more. Known as the island's Christmas shop,
the store carries Snowbabies and North Pole Village by Department 56,
Margaret Furlong angels, Boyd's Bears, limited-edition Pipka Santas, Willow
Tree angels, Newport collection of scrimshaw, Cape Fear throw, Mercury glass
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Southport and Oak Island
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