Perched on the Cape Fear Peninsula, the River Road area offers plenty of places to walk, bike, and hit the links. Just north of Carolina Beach, this location makes a great option for those seeking the coastal lifestyle.
Access to the Cape Fear River: River Road runs parallel to the Cape Fear River, offering breathtaking views year round. The River Road boat park ramp offers a single lane to launch your boat, a pier to fish, and restrooms.
Two Major Golf Courses: Masonboro Golf Club is an 18 hole masterpiece located near the Cape Fear River and the Intracoastal Waterway, capturing the natural beauty of the coastal terrain. Beau Rivage Golf Course is another beautifully laid out course that backs up to River Road.
Freeman Park
Known by locals as the perfect place to camp out on the beach, Freeman Park combines the beauty of the coast with the experience of camping.
Fish Bites
Featuring a live lobster tank and freshly caught seafood, Fish Bites prepares food hook to table.
Carolina Beach State Park
Equipped with miles of trails and endless places to drop a line, Carolina Beach State Park is great for any outdoor enthusiast.
3,518 people live in River Road, where the median age is 44.1 and the average individual income is $39,034. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around River Road, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Big Belly, Vals Gourmet Baked Goods, and Carryout by Chrislyn.
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| Dining | 4.68 miles | 17 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.28 miles | 18 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.21 miles | 11 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 4.38 miles | 19 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.31 miles | 17 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 4.68 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.28 miles | 29 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.96 miles | 3 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 3.77 miles | 40 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.4 miles | 118 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.51 miles | 11 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 4.52 miles | 16 reviews | 4.4/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 4.7 miles | 88 reviews | 4.4/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 4.43 miles | 8 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.36 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.4 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.14 miles | 12 reviews | 4.4/5 stars | |
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River Road has 1,635 households, with an average household size of 2.15. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in River Road do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 3,518 people call River Road home. The population density is 496.26 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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