Calabash
The Seafood Capital of the World
If you've ever enjoyed the delicious flavor of lightly breaded and fried seafood, you already know a little about what makes Calabash, NC famous. Here in the Seafood Capital of the World, visitors are often surprised to learn the distinctive style of seafood they've grown to love is actually named after this picturesque fishing village. Shrimp, clams, fish and oysters are coated in a light batter and quickly fried to lock in their freshness. And while there is a bit of mystery over the origins of the famed recipe, the restaurants in Calabash all taste equally authentic and delicious.
Reel in Flavor or Family Fun
Calabash has been synonymous with seafood and family fun for decades. If do-it-yourself is your style, you can reel in your own catch on a deep-sea fishing adventure, or simply watch the fishing boats come to dock and maybe even share in their fresh catch to cook up yourself. Take some time to visit the abundance of unique shops or satisfy your sweet tooth with homemade ice cream. And, as is the case throughout the Brunswick Islands, in Calabash, championship golf is always nearby. Almost any visitor will tell you that a trip to the beach is not complete without a trip to Calabash!
Fun and Adventure in Calabash
Accommodations
Golf
- Brunswick Plantation Resort & Golf
- Carolina Shores Golf & Country Club
- Crow Creek
- Farmstead Golf Links
- Meadowlands Golf Club
- The Pearl Golf Links - East Course
- The Pearl Golf Links - West Course
- View all Brunswick Islands golf courses.
Heritage & Museums
Nature Preserves
Dining
- Beck's Restaurant
- Calabash Deli
- Calabash Garden Tea Room
- Calabash Seafood Hut
- Capt. John's Seafood House
- Captain Nance's Seafood
- Christopher's Pizza and Subs
- Dockside Seafood House
- Ella's of Calabash
- George's Pancake House
- Hickory Shaft Bistro
- Subway
- Sunrise Pancake House
- The Boundary House
- The Oyster Rock
- Tony's Pizza
- Waterfront Seafood Shack Market and Eatery
- Explore Brunswick Islands dining
Shopping
Fishing
Parks and Recreation
Attractions and Activities
- Brunswick Catch - Local Seafood
- Calabash Fishing Fleet
- Campgrounds
- Day Spas
- Hurricane Fleet / Ocean Atlantic
- Explore Brunswick Islands attractions and activities
Public Boating Access
Events
Travel
Meetings
Weddings
- Art Catering
- Ashley Fox Events
- Brunswick Plantation Resort & Golf
- Cake-A-Licious
- Coastline Catering
- Joe Tese' Photography
- The Bar-B-Que House Catering
- The Pearl Golf Links
- Turtle Island Restaurant & Catering
- Explore Brunswick Islands weddings