4 days in Carolina Beach & Florence Itinerary

Carolina Beach is a town in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. You've now added Paddle NC to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 29th (Sat): steep yourself in history at Airlie Gardens, kick back and relax at Wrightsville Beach Municipal Complex, and then add some adventure to your tour with Paddle NC. Keep things going the next day: stop by The Christmas House, brush up on your military savvy at Battleship North Carolina, learn about winemaking at Noni Bacca Winery, then wander the streets of Historic District, and finally don't miss a visit to Riverwalk.

For where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, read our Carolina Beach trip builder website.

Florence to Carolina Beach is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. When traveling from Florence in April, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Carolina Beach: temperatures range from 70°F by day to 54°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Florence.

Florence is a city in Florence County, South Carolina, United States, and it is probably best known for the intersection of I-95 and I-20, and the eastern terminus of I-20. You've now added Georgetown Harborwalk to your itinerary. On the 1st (Mon), admire the majestic nature at Little Pee Dee State Park, then examine the collection at South Carolina Tobacco Museum, and then take in the waterfront at Georgetown Harborwalk. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue): engage your brain at Florence County Museum, explore the different monuments and memorials at Florence National Cemetery, pick up a one of a kind souvenir at Palmetto Peddlers Antiques Mall, then bet on your favorite at Darlington Raceway, and finally walk around Florence Veterans Park.

To see photos, maps, and more tourist information, use the Florence tour builder app.

Getting from Carolina Beach to Florence by car takes about 2.5 hours. In May in Florence, expect temperatures between 83°F during the day and 60°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) so you can travel back home.