Experience the best of Carolina Beach without leaving the island! Proximity Carolina Beach is excited to welcome a curated selection of beloved local businesses and standout retailers, bringing the perfect blend of dining, fitness, and lifestyle options to your doorstep. Get ready to enjoy these exciting additions in early 2025. Stay tuned for more updates as we prepare to open!


For those interested in leasing a commercial space, please contact the Cape Fear Commercial team:

PATRICK RILEY
Senior Vice President
910.344.1018 (direct)
910.264.2153 (cell)
patrick@capefearcommercial.com

JULIA ECKEL
Associate Broker
910.332.1645 (direct)
910.899.6660 (cell)
jeckel@capefearcommercial.com

coffee and dessert

Drift Coffee & Kitchen

We are a small local business built by people who love good coffee and food, wanting to share our passions with you. Our team has been inspired by cafes all over the world. Founders Michael and Ben Powell grew up surfing competitively and traveling to find great waves. Throughout these surfing adventures, a desire for coffee formed. It quickly morphed into a pursuit to drink coffee while being immersed in the communities of cafes found in various corners of the globe. We serve things that we enjoy - items that are minimally processed, nutritious, fun and flavorful. Some of which have attachment to traditions of diverse cultures. They are made in-house from clean ingredients, prepared fresh each order. Our premium coffee comes from Black & White Coffee Roasters, a small-batch, specialty coffee roaster. We use local ingredients when we can.

shrimp tacos

K38 Baja Mexican Grill

We focus on our community and creating a welcoming environment, delicious food that keeps our guests coming back, and support of the local surf culture as well as the environment and philanthropic efforts in the community

ice cream sorbet with fruits

Boombalatti’s Homemade Ice Cream

Ice Cream is good. Ice Cream made with local NC Grass-fed Dairy is better. Ice Cream without the artificial flavors and colors is better for you. So while our Mint Chocolate Chip isn't green, we think you'll thank us for it. When we say Banana Pudding, we really go bananas. By that, we mean we add real, extra-ripe bananas. Not some syrup that comes in a jar. We're not here to fake you out. We're just here to put the smile in your mouth.

image of accessories

Island Passage

Island Passage has been providing Wilmington and the surrounding areas with fashionable clothing, shoes, and accessories for over 40 years. With four locations to choose from each has a unique selection. Our local customer and visitors from all over can find brands they know and love as well as emerging specialty labels only found in boutiques. Our largest store, located on Bald Head Island, not only is a women's boutique but also features an exclusive selection of surf lifestyle brands and BHI tees and sweats for the entire family.

surfboards

Sweetwater Surf Shop

Sweetwater Surf Shop was established in 1976, and is still run today by a family of long-time locals. We’re located a block from the best surf break in town in downtown Wrightsville Beach, N.C. WB is recognized as one of the top ten surf towns in the U.S. by Surfer Magazine. In addition to one of the largest surfboard and wetsuit selections on the east coast, we offer board rentals out of our sister store The Shed. It is located across the street from us at 1N Lumina Ave. boutique-style après surf threads, and the friendliest expert staff in town. Stop by. Shop around. Get to know us. Then get in the water!

row of dumbbells

Axis Fitness

Welcome to axis 24/7 fitness + training, where fitness meets innovation! Our modern facilities are strategically located in high-traffic, convenient area, offering a fresh and inviting atmosphere. With our proprietary training method and cutting-edge technology, we deliver a contagious energy that will ignite your workouts.

thin crust pizza

Riko’s Pizza

A thin crust revolution born in Stamford, CT, starting with the iconic hot oil pizza. We've perfected the thin crust and salad pizza, all while staying rooted in family and tradition. A pizza restaurant built for the community.