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Yacht Haven Marina is very lucky to have an amazing onsite restaurant. Overlooking Dock 1, directly across from the Marina office, is Wilmington Shores’ very own Marina Cafe. Owned and operated by our dear friend Sheri Hadjis, you won’t find better food at a better price anywhere in the area. Our marina extends slightly inland to Wilmington, away from gusty coastal winds so peaceful patio dining and tranquil viewing of the beautiful marina, sailboats, and yachts is always in store.

Marina Cafe serves fresh, homestyle dishes daily for breakfast and lunch. Diners can also enjoy daily specials, a magnificent Sunday brunch, happy hour Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, and even a specialty menu for your furry friend. (Due to its popularity, reservations are recommended for Sunday brunch). Yacht Haven Marina is also pet-friendly, making Marina Cafe the perfect place to grab some breakfast with your pup before heading out on the water for a relaxing weekend getaway. It’s our go-to spot and personal favorite hidden getaway for a meal, and we hope it will be yours too!

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The Wilmington area is one of the best places in the United States to go boating year around. Surrounded by water on the Atlantic, the Cape Fear River and the Intracoastal Waterway , there are many options for boaters looking to enjoy a day out on the water.

Vessels of all sizes and types can find a home or temporary docking in Wilmington at one of the many marinas and yacht clubs in the area. Whether you are traveling down the intercoastal and just passing through or launching for a day adventuring on Masonboro Island, Wilmington’s marinas are some of the best in the country.

In Wilmington you will find marinas with restaurants, fuel, ice and supplies, wet slips and dry storage, there is absolutely something for every boater. Now with that said, the demand for slips and dockage is higher than the supply, so unless you have an inside connection you are most likely going to need to add yourself to a waiting list.

This article outlines the top 11 marinas and yacht clubs in the Wilmington area.

1. Bradley Creek Marina

Bradley Creek Marina was founded in 1964 and a is a private marina very close to Wrightsville Beach, located next to Airlie Gardens. If you find yourself being one of the lucky ones to find a slip in this marina you will benefit from location, being only a mile or so from Wrightsville and Masonboro Island. This marina specializes in wet slips and accommodates vessels from 17 feet all the way up to 65 feet.

2. Dockside Marina

Dockside Marina has been a Wilmington tradition for over 30 years. It’s location is one of the most scenic in the city, located off of famous Airlie Road next to the Wrightsville Beach draw bridge. The Marina features a number of exclusive wet slips and the club house is a restaurant and bar with outdoor and roof seating. Dockside Marina is a great place to tie up if you are lucky and its also a great place to relax, enjoy a drink and some tasty local seafood after a day out on the ocean.

3. Creekside Yacht Club

Creekside Yacht Club is one of the best members only yacht clubs in the Wilmington area. With its close proximity to Wrightsville Beach and Masonboro Island, the club is located on Bradley Creek right off Oleander Dr. The facility provides over 6 acres of marine storage for boats 18 feet all the way to 30 feet. You can also find a full ships store, marine detailing and repair services, a member lounge, bath house, and over 1,000 feet of floating dock with fuel. Slips are very hard to come by, make sure you reach out to get on the list or find out about purchasing one.

4. Wilmington Marine Center

Wilmington Marine Center is a sheltered marina located very close to Wilmington’s Downtown River District . The Marina is set up to handle very large boats up to 100 feet and is in an enclosed basin along the Cape Fear River. Wilmington Marine Center offers both wet and dry slips as well as a full service boat yard, fuel dock and 75 ton lift. The service center is equipped for complete diesel, gas and outboard service.

5. Masonboro Yacht Club

Masonboro Yacht Club is a members only marina situated just off the Intracostal Waterway about half way between Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach . This is definitely one of the quietest and homey marinas in in the area. The yacht club sits in a residential neighborhood making it private and ideal for family boating. Masonboro Yacht Club offers wet slips and dry storage for boat up to 40 feet. After a long day of sailing or boating go back and hang at the club house, meet friends and have a drink.

6. Cape Fear Marina

Cape Fear Marina is a quiet mooring located upriver from downtown Wilmington. The marina is set up to accommodate a large variety of vessels including pleasure, commercial and luxury craft, large sailboats and motor yachts. Cape Fear Marina is members only and specializes in boat slip rentals in a gated, secure dock setting that includes amenities such as a bathhouse, showers, and an on-site laundry facility. The marina is designed for large vessels and a minimum of 40ft is required and a maximum of 100ft.

7. Bridge Tender Marina

The Bridge Tender Marina is a classic local marina, located on Airlie Road right before the drawbridge to Wrightsville Beach . The marina is in a prime to location to access the beach and is within a short walk to great restaurants and shops. The Bridge Tender is set up to accomadate vessels of all sizes, with fuel, pump out and pressure washing services, the marina is a perfect pit stop when traveling the Intracoastal Waterway. The Bridge Tender Marina is right next to the Bridge Tender Restaurant and Dockside Marina .

8. Inlet Watch Yacht Club

Inlet Watch Yacht Club is considered the largest marina in North Carolina. Located in a prime location close to Carolina Beach , the marina is stacked with amenities and is set up to handle vessels of all sizes. Dry slips are set up for boats that range from 35ft all the way to up 45ft.

9. Seapath Yacht Club

Seapath Yacht Club is centrally located in Wrightsville Beach just off the intracoastal waterway. The marina has nearly 200 wet slips and floating docks. Seapath is also a living community with luxury condos complete with the marina and a boathouse for entertaining.

The marina is set up for transient vessels as well as locals and provides slips that range in size from 22ft to 65ft. Boat slips at Seapath are privately owned and are available for purchase from existing owners as they come available.

10. Carolina Beach Yacht Club and Marina

Carolina Beach Yacht Club and Marina is a full service marina situated on the north end of Carolina Beach just off the intracoastal waterway. Carolina Beach Yacht Club and Marina is a great launching point for a day on the water. With nearly 70 wet slips, the marina can accommodate vessels of all types and sizes offering both long term leases and docking for those traveling down the intracoastal. What makes this marina great is its amenities and it’s daily boat rental program that makes rentals available for both full-day and half-day boating adventures. Carolina Beach Yacht Club has a number of amenities including a fuel dock with both diesel and gasoline, a holding tank pump out station, fishing line recycling, a clubhouse with showers, laundry facility, ship store with general supplies, ice, food and drinks, wireless internet and a dog park.

11. Marsh Creek at Scotts Hill Marina

Marsh Creek at Scotts Hill Marina is located about 6 miles north of Wrightsville Beach just off the intracoastal waterway in Wilmington. The private marina offers 40 wet slips and 350 dry storage slips for vessels that range from 13ft all the way to 35ft. You find this marina to be quiet and an easy launch point with a ton of amenities including a fuel dock with gasoline, transient public dock for short term mooring, a convenience store with food, ice and snacks and even a restaurant that serves great sea food and refreshing drinks.

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  Water enthusiasts have a variety of options at the Port of Los Angeles. This page contains information on where to find a boat launch ramp, public landing, or recreational courtesy dock—plus details on each of the Port's 15 marinas.   If you operate any kind of vessel in and around Los Angeles Harbor, download the  2024 Port of Los Angeles Mariners Guide with Tide Tables , or call  (310) 732-3810  to request a printed copy.    Click here for more information about recreational activities on the LA Waterfront.   

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• Usage of the recreational courtesy dock on a per vessel basis is limited to four hours in any 24-hour period.
• Recreational vessels only (no commercial vessels, or passenger vessels for hire; no commercial activity permitted).
• Vessel size limited to 100 feet and 100 gross registered tons.
• No vehicles permitted.
• No vessel repairs and no discharges of any type are permitted.
• Monopolizing space or taking up an unreasonable amount of space will not be permitted and vessels are prohibited from obstructing access by other vessels.
• No transfer of fish or merchandise of offensive or objectionable matter permitted.

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• Improper hull cleaning and painting procedures that can release metals into the water.
• Oil changes and bilge water releases that may release polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), a group of more than 100 different chemicals that are released into the water from burning coal, oil, gasoline, trash, tobacco, wood, or other organic substances such as charbroiled meat.
• Illegal holding tank dumping that can release bacteria into the water.
• Illegal and inadvertent disposal of solid waste from marina docks and boat decks, resulting in trash entering the water.

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Amenities and services, private bathrooms, laundry facilities, controlled access, free parking, private showers, 30-50 amp electricity, water connection, reciprocal berthing.

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• A deposit is required prior to move in.
• First month’s fees are due for full month, second month’s fees will be prorated.
• Slip fees are due on the first of every month.
• There is a key deposit of $25.00 for 1st key. Additional keys can be purchased.
• Parking permits are available with a $15 deposit per permit.
• A written notice to vacate must be provided 30-days prior to the date of vacating.
• Subletting of slips is not permissible.

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• A copy of the current registration/documentation or a copy of the bill of sale in the name of the person applying for the slip.
• Insurance policy naming Marina as additional insured and showing $300,000 liability coverage.
• A current color photograph of vessel.
• A credit report will be required and run on the applicant
• Vessels older than 20 years must provide a copy of survey conducted within the last 12 months.

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• Liveaboard positions must receive prior approval from the marina, there will be an additional monthly fee charged.
• Liveaboard vessel must be at least 30′ in length and must have an approved operational head (MSD) w/ holding tank.

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The surveyor must be accredited with either SAMS or NAMS and be a member in good standing. While there are different types of surveys, in essence we are interested in the value and condition of the vessel. This will include but isn’t limited to confirmation of hull material and condition; validation of all safety systems, bilge pumps, thru hulls, fire extinguishers, AC and DC systems; verification of vessel’s ability to operate as designed; overall aesthetic condition and valuation.

For Liveaboard applications a pre-purchase survey is required including an out-of-water inspection and a sea trial.

For Non-Liveaboard applicants most Condition and Value surveys suffice, however we still recommend a comprehensive pre-purchase survey.

Liveaboard status is granted on a case-by-case basis. There are several factors, but here are the main ones:

• There must be an opening available.
• Vessel must be 30 feet or greater with an operational head.
• If the vessel is over 10 years old a pre-purchase survey is required.
• Vessels older than 30 years are not candidates for liveaboard status.
• There is a maximum of 2 individuals allowed to live on the vessel.
• There is an additional deposit required and an additional monthly fee.

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Wilmington-area restaurants are opening again for the busy season. Here's a look.

The clocks are changed, and warmer weather is ahead. That can only mean that some of the Wilmington-area restaurants that hibernate for a month or two in the winter are ready to reopen for the season.  

Here are a few that have started serving again or have announced open dates. Let us know if there’s another seasonal restaurant we should include by emailing [email protected] . 

American Fish Company : Take in drinks, sunset views and live music at 150 Yacht Basin Drive in Southport. Opened March 1. 

Anne Bonny's Bar & Grill : Downtown Wilmington's only floating bar and restaurant serves Calabash-style seafood, frozen drinks, local beer and water views at 106 S. Water St. Opened Feb. 24. 

Beauchaine’s 211 : This longtime Pender County restaurant is a waterfront spot for date nights and family dinners at 211 S. Topsail Drive in Surf City. Opened March 2. 

The Boat Landing Restaurant : Chef Ryan Duffy, who recently helped out when celebrity chef Bobby Flay came to town is once again cooking waterside fare at 102 N. Sunset Blvd., Sunset Beach. Opened Feb. 29. 

Britts Donut Shop : While they haven’t made a formal announcement, a voice message to this Carolina Beach mainstay says they’ll be serving doughnuts soon at 13 Boardwalk. Opening April 1. 

Cloud 9 Rooftop Bar : This rooftop bar and restaurant at downtown Wilmington’s Embassy Suites hotel is at 9 Estell Lee Place. Opened March 15. 

Fantasy Isle Ice Cream and Golf : One of Holden Beach's oldest businesses is part mini-golf, part ice cream shop at 3354 Holden Beach Road S.W., Supply. Opened March 1. 

Frying Pan : It’s waterfront dining in Southport with classic dishes like shrimp and grits, seared tuna and the Galley Combo seafood feast. They’re at 319 W. Bay St. Opened March 2.  

Inlet View Bar & Grill : At Hughes Marina, this business has been a Shallotte mainstay for decades, with fresh seafood and water views at 1800 Village Point Road S.W. Opened March 7. 

Island Times Cafe : This restaurant at Deep Point Marina recently celebrated 10 years in business serving breakfast and lunch all day, and by-the-slice baked goods. Opened March 8. 

Maine Lobstah Shack : This spot at 411 Roland Ave. In Surf City was named one of the best restaurants for seafood in North Carolina in 2023 Opened March 15.

Pelican's SnoBalls : Check out fluffy shaved ice in more than 100 flavors. There’s a location at 204-C N. New River Drive in Surf City. And at the 4802 Market St., Wilmington spot, you can also often find Dona Elva’s Authentic Mexican food truck. Opened March 4. 

Provision Company, Holden Beach : This location at 1343 Cedar Landing Road S.W. made some updates during their break, including new windows, floor and bar top. Opened Feb. 15. 

Provision Company, Southport : It’s seafood, comfort food and views of the Southport Yacht Basin, the Intracoastal Waterway and the mouth of the Cape Fear River at 130 Yacht Basin Drive. Opened March 14. 

Riverview Restaurant : This spot is located on the Blakeslee Air Force Recreation Area in Kure Beach, 121 Riverfront Road but open to the public for fresh seafood. Opening May 10. 

The Sailfish : Located at Marsh Creek Marine at 2570 Scotts Hill Loop Road in Wilmington, there’s a new chef in the kitchen this season, Gary Walker: Opened Jan. 24. 

Waterfront Seafood Shack Market & Eatery : This spot was recently named one of the best in the country for seafood. It’s on the water at 9945 Nance St., Calabash. Opened March 13. 

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Allison Ballard is the food and dining reporter at the StarNews. You can reach her at [email protected] .