Calabash is a charming fishing village at North Carolina's southern tip, famous as the Seafood Capital of the World and beloved for its signature Calabash-style seafood and welcoming small-town feel. Sitting right on the state line near the Intracoastal Waterway, it offers waterfront dining, fresh seafood markets, and easy access to both the Brunswick Islands beaches and Myrtle Beach's attractions just minutes south. Golf is a major draw, with numerous championship courses nearby, and the area is especially popular for second homes and buyers seeking value. Homes range from cozy cottages and golf communities to newer neighborhoods, often at attractive prices compared to the beach islands. If you want a friendly coastal village with great food, abundant golf, and quick access to two states' worth of beaches and amenities, Calabash offers relaxed Carolina coastal living with genuine character and strong value.
12,923 people live in Calabash, where the median age is 65.1 and the average individual income is $43,967. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Calabash, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Walmart, Christopher's Pizza, and Crow Creek Golf Club.
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| Dining | 0.25 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.79 miles | 172 reviews | 4.1/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$$ | 1.22 miles | 11 reviews | 3.2/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.44 miles | 1 review | 1/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.46 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.86 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.95 miles | 14 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.98 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.85 miles | 2 reviews | 2.5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.85 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.86 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.2 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.89 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.29 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.41 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.47 miles | 1 review | 1/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.8 miles | 18 reviews | 2.9/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.83 miles | 14 reviews | 4.1/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.85 miles | 3 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.85 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.86 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.86 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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Calabash has 6,624 households, with an average household size of 1.95. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Calabash do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 12,923 people call Calabash home. The population density is 744 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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