Calabash
is a small town located in Brunswick County on the banks of the Little River near the Intercoastal Waterway. It's the southernmost point in the Brunswick Islands and is known as "The Seafood Capital of the World." Calabash is also just a short drive to the other North Carolina coastal towns of Little River, Sunset Beach, Seaside and North Myrtle Beach, in what is referred to as the Grand Strand region of the state. Once a fishing village, the little town of Calabash today is known for its' many seafood restaurants and fine golf courses. More than a dozen restaurants sit along the docks of this quaint town, and feature fresh seafood right off the boat. In fact, the town's method of cooking has become known as "Calabash-style." Also, in the area you will find over 100 championship golf courses, many of them designed by masters such as Robert Trent Jones, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Rees Jones. Other attractions in the Calabash area include fishing charters and other outdoor recreation, nightclubs and entertainment, and, of course, miles of beautiful beach. Also, the Grand Strand's year round mild climate makes it an attractive place to visit any time of the year. Special points of interest near Calabash include Brookgreen Gardens, Bellefield Nature Center, the Ingram Planetarium, the Museum of Coastal Carolina, as well as wineries and lighthouses and family theme parks.
Surrounding areas: Sunset Beach, North Carolina (3.3 mi), Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina (7.5 mi), Holden Beach, North Carolina (15.3 mi), Oak Island, North Carolina (27.9 mi), Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina (29.9 mi), Southport, North Carolina (31.5 mi), Bald Head Island, North Carolina (33.3 mi)
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Calabash Vacation Rentals
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Calabash Weather & Climate
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Coastal North Carolina has a temperate climate with no extreme temperature variations. Summer air temperatures along the immediate coastline are usually considerably lower than those even a few miles inland. Opposite the ocean, across the narrow barrier islands behind most beaches, are the "Sounds". These protected inland waters are calm, quiet and sheltered from the sea breezes. In winter, the Gulf Stream helps moderate air temperature and coastal fronts are common, bringing warmer than expected temperatures to the coastal areas. Sometimes, strong low-pressure systems clash with the Gulf Stream and develop into major storms, causing rain along the coast and over states to the north as well. Tropical hurricanes come close enough to North Carolina to influence the weather about twice in an average year.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
55°F |
32°F |
4.66 in. |
48°F |
| February |
58°F |
33°F |
3.57 in. |
50°F |
| March |
66°F |
40°F |
4.14 in. |
55°F |
| April |
73°F |
47°F |
3.06 in. |
64°F |
| May |
80°F |
56°F |
4.09 in. |
72°F |
| June |
86°F |
64°F |
5.21 in. |
79°F |
| July |
89°F |
69°F |
5.76 in. |
82°F |
| August |
88°F |
67°F |
7.42 in. |
81°F |
| September |
83°F |
62°F |
6.73 in. |
80°F |
| October |
75°F |
50°F |
3.45 in. |
69°F |
| November |
67°F |
42°F |
3.06 in. |
61°F |
| December |
58°F |
35°F |
3.79 in. |
53°F |
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Calabash Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Grand Strand airport (CRE) located about 10 miles southwest of Calabash in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the Myrtle Beach International airport (MYR) located approximately 25 miles southwest of Calabash in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the Columbus County Municipal airport (CPC) located roughly 27 miles northwest of Calabash in Whiteville, North Carolina, the Wilmington International airport (ILM) located around 46 miles northeast of Calabash in Wilmington, North Carolina, the Lumberton Municipal airport (LBT) located about 57 miles northwest of Calabash in Lumberton, North Carolina, and finally the Florence Regional airport (FLO) located approximately 69 miles north of Calabash in Florence, South Carolina.
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Calabash Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Myrtle Beach Grand Prix | North Myrtle Beach | SC | 8.2 mi. | | | Windy Hill Watterboggan Park | North Myrtle Beach | SC | 8.2 mi. | | | Family Kingdom Amusement Park | Myrtle Beach | SC | 23.0 mi. | | | Gay Dolphin Park | Myrtle Beach | SC | 23.0 mi. | | | Myrtle Beach Pavilion | Myrtle Beach | SC | 23.0 mi. | | | Jubilee Park | Carolina Beach | NC | 40.0 mi. | | | Pedroland Park | Dillon | SC | 58.6 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Myrtle Waves Water Park | Myrtle Beach | SC | 23.0 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Brunswick Plantation & Golf Links | Calabash | NC | | | | Calabash Golf Links | Calabash | NC | | | | Carolina Shores Golf & Country Club | Calabash | NC | | | | Crow Creek Golf Club | Calabash | NC | | | | Farmstead Golf Links | Calabash | NC | | | | Marsh Harbour Golf Links | Calabash | NC | | | | Meadowlands Golf Club | Calabash | NC | | | | Ocean Harbour Golf Links | Calabash | NC | | | | Cypress Bay Golf Club | Little River | SC | 2.8 mi. | | | Eastport Golf Club | Little River | SC | 2.8 mi. | | | Heather Glen Golf Links | Little River | SC | 2.8 mi. | | | River Hills Golf & Country Club | Little River | SC | 2.8 mi. | | | Oyster Bay Golf Links | Sunset Beach | NC | 3.5 mi. | | | Pearl Golf Links | Sunset Beach | NC | 3.5 mi. | | | Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club | Sunset Beach | NC | 3.5 mi. | | | Thistle Golf Club | Sunset Beach | NC | 3.5 mi. | | | Bay Tree Golf Plantation | Little River | SC | 5.3 mi. | | | Robbers Roost Golf Club | North Myrtle Beach | SC | 6.2 mi. | | | Gator Hole Golf Course | North Myrtle Beach | SC | 7.3 mi. | | | Ocean Isle Beach Golf Course | Ocean Isle Beach | NC | 7.5 mi. | | | Dye Course At Barefoot Resort | North Myrtle Beach | SC | 8.5 mi. | | | Eagle Nest Golf Club | North Myrtle Beach | SC | 8.5 mi. | | | Possum Trot Golf Course | North Myrtle Beach | SC | 8.5 mi. | | | Surf Golf & Beach Club | North Myrtle Beach | SC | 8.5 mi. | | | Windy Hill Golf Hill Par 3 | North Myrtle Beach | SC | 8.5 mi. | | | Beachwood Golf Club | North Myrtle Beach | SC | 9.3 mi. | | | Aberdeen Country Club | Longs | SC | 9.7 mi. | | | Aberdine Country Club | Longs | SC | 9.7 mi. | | | Black Bear Golf Club | Longs | SC | 9.7 mi. | | | Colonial Charter Golf Club | Longs | SC | 9.7 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Lake Waccamaw State Park | | NC | 25.6 mi. | | | Myrtle Beach State Park | | SC | 26.6 mi. | | | Huntington Beach State Park | | SC | 38.2 mi. | |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher | Kure Beach | NC | 38.6 mi. | | | Brookgreen Gardens | Pawleys Island | SC | 44.9 mi. | | | North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores | Atlantic Beach | NC | 118.5 mi. | |
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