Fall Fun, Family and Football On Carolina Beach, NC

beachbumlocal • September 7, 2025

During the fall season, football fans can plan to visit Carolina Beach and Kure Beach and find several venues to enjoy NFL and college games while experiencing the pleasant autumn weather staying with Pleasure Island Properties. September brings milder temperatures to the area, with daytime highs often in the mid to upper 70s, perfect for enjoying the outdoors without the intense summer heat. The water is still warm enough to swim in and visitors can take advantage of the ideal climate for beach activities, strolling, dining, and watching games, either indoors or on patios. This creates a unique atmosphere where football season seamlessly blends with a beach getaway.

Several establishments cater to football watchers. In Carolina Beach,  The Dive Food & Spirits  is a kid-friendly spot with a casual atmosphere offering comfort food like wings and burgers, alongside late-night hours and TVs for catching games. The  Carolina Beach Grill & Bar  is another option, described as a bar and grill for the whole family located steps from the historic Carolina Beach boardwalk, featuring numerous TVs for watching sports. Also in Carolina Beach,  HopLite Irish Pub and Restaurant  provides a chill haunt with Irish/American pub fare, sports on TV, live music, karaoke, and trivia nights. For those seeking a lively beachfront experience, the  Lazy Pirate Island Sports Grill  offers seafood, tropical cocktails, sand volleyball courts, live bands, and multiple TVs, including in their outdoor bar area. Additionally,  SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar  boasts a lively outdoor patio, tropical drinks, frequent live entertainment, and plenty of TVs for watching sports.

When it comes to venues with outdoor seating options,  The Spot Bar & Kitchen , located in Carolina Beach, features a patio and serves casual seafood, beer, cocktails, wings, and sandwiches. The  Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar  provides a beachfront setting with ocean views and coastal cuisine, including a patio dining area and a Tiki Bar situated on the remnants of the old pier. The Sandspur also has outside seating in the back with a bar and picnic tables.

Whether you prefer a dedicated sports bar, a casual pub, or a beachfront grill with ocean views, Carolina Beach and Kure Beach offer a variety of choices for football enthusiasts during the fall season. Many locations provide outdoor seating to enjoy the comfortable weather, making it possible to combine the excitement of game day with the relaxed atmosphere of the beach.

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