Calabash

human settlement in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America

Calabash is a coastal community of 2,000 people (2020) in North Carolina, bordering South Carolina. Billed as "The Seafood Capital of the World", Calabash is famous for its seafood, prepared with the namesake "Calabash Style" cooking. It's worth visiting for more than the food, the town offers an abundance of shops, golf courses, and opportunities for maritime recreation, including charter fishing and boat tours.

Understand

Get in

By car

Calabash is located near the state line, on the Calabash River near the coast. To get there from Myrtle Beach, take U.S. Route 17 north, then exit onto Beach Drive Southwest. From Wilmington, take U.S. Route 17 south.

By plane

Being a small town, Calabash lacks its own commercial airport. The nearest airports with scheduled commercial service are in Myrtle Beach (33 miles; 54 km) and Wilmington (52 miles; 84 km).

Get around

There is no public transportation in Calabash. Getting around will generally require a car or taxis.

See

Do

Buy

  • 🌍 Callahan's of Calabash, 9973 Beach Drive, ☏ +1 910-579-2611. Su-Th 9AM-9PM, F Sa 9AM-10PM. This sprawling gift shop has been a mainstay of the town since the 1980s, serving as a tourist draw from its prominent corner in the heart of Calabash. Home to St. Nautical Gifts, Pea Landing Mercantile, and St. Nick Nacks stores, Callahan's of Calabash offers nautical and shore memorabilia, apparel and beach wear, holiday décor, and a fudge counter selling delicious, creamy creations. (updated May 2023)
  • 🌍 Sunset River Gallery, 10283 Beach Dr SW, ☏ +1 910-575-5999. Apr-Dec: M-Sa 11AM-5PM. Unique art gallery that sells art by regional and local artists, and offers classes, and has pieces for sale. (updated May 2023)
The list includes:
  • Briar Patch Floral and Gift Fresh and silk Flowers, FTD
  • Sue's Pottery Unique pottery items
  • The Curiosity Shop Home decor
  • B&B Cards and Gifts Handcrafted cards and gifts
  • Vintage Treasures Vintage and collectibles
  • Photography by Dianne Local Photography
  • Beach Dreams Market Coffee, tea, local honey

Eat

Drink

Sleep

Connect

  • 🌍 Southwest Brunswick Branch Library, 9400 Ocean Hwy W, Carolina Shores, ☏ +1 910-575-0173. M W F 9AM-6PM, Tu Th 9AM-7PM, Sa 9AM-5PM; Su closed. Public library. Free wifi. Free computers with internet service. A library card is not required to use a computer. $0.10 per page for black and white printouts, and $0.30 per page for color printouts. Meeting rooms are available. (updated Sep 2024)

Go next

Routes through Calabash
Norfolk ← Wilmington ←  N  S  → Little River → Myrtle Beach


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