This new candy place is on the boardwalk next to Britt's Donuts. They have a variety of candy as…read morewell as bottled beverages, clothing, shells, knick knacks. Candy ranges from jelly beans to chocolate-covered you name it, sour candies, and taffy. There were some candies that are old school like bazooka. I didn't see any out of this world unique kind of candies. If you want any of the candies in the glass cases, you asked the staff for a scooper and you start filling up your bag with whatever candies you want. Regardless of the candy, it's a base price of $12.99/lb, which is a bit pricey. Understandably it is the boardwalk. I was disappointed that some of the sour candies were either low or out of stock. (I arrived around 9:30 p.m. on a Tuesday) I got some sour belts-the strawberry and apple mix and sour blue raspberry belts were both good. The mango sour belts were decent-they had a strong mango flavor. I didn't really like the watermelon sour belts. They didn't have the sweet watermelon taste I was hoping for. They are only open during season and will be closed during off-season, which starts around Labor Day.

My son won a prize from one of their prize machines that got stuck. He was told to leave his…read morecontact information, and they would unlock it after the store closed to get it for him. He's checked back every day since and each employee has given him a different answer but still no prize! The owner's son now says there is nothing they can do. Any business that is willing to take advantage of a kid that way is not worth your time and money!

It's easy to walk by and just see it as a funky retro gift shop but it also has great treats like…read moresoft serve and cotton candy. The owner was super cool and let us bring our dog inside. The shirts and Hoosier are super soft too.

From the owner: Where nostalgia meets the Carolina Beach Boardwalk! Offering retro toys, candy, soda pops, vinyl…read morerecords, tin signs and lunch boxes, and much more. We also offer fresh-spun cotton candy, giant pretzels, popcorn, and nachos. We're here to take you away!

Fudge, ice cream and candy. Great combination for a shop at the beach. Fudgeboat is right on the…read moreboardwalk. My kids swear by the fudge. They say it is on par if not better than Kilwins. Ice cream was decent, above par. There's another place selling ice cream and fudge literally 10-15 feet away, but the crowds are always at Fudgeboat.

Average ice cream place on the boardwalk in Carolina Beach. I ordered a small of the Kitchen Sink,…read morewhich is a homemade flavor. I thought it had a weird burnt aftertaste from the cookies and it didn't taste creamy at all. My husband ordered a create your own Hurricane which is their version of a milkshake. It was good, but nothing special. Service was average. The employees just wanted to get people in and out, so there wasn't anything that stood out service wise. I thought it was cool that they had signs outside on how to save 10%.

Yum! The Sunset slush attached is delicious. Love to get gelatis when I come on vacation. The place…read moreis always packed but the line moves fast. Creamsicle with vanilla or coconut with chocolate are the ways to go! The store part is small and cute. I wanted a bag of all banana salt water taffies for my mum, and lo and behold! I was pleased. Grabbed a tshirt while in there as well, and boy, were they a mess! They had three different logos, all were cute but they were really disorganized. I'm sure the staff has a hard time keeping up with the messy tourists, but that's the only reason I couldn't give it a 5! I would've loved if the tshirts were organized or hung up on a rack so people could be in and out vs kneeling on the floor to rummage.

The service here is great and they have a bubble machine for kids. If you get the bag of candy it…read moreis not a rip off. Their candy is amazing. There are soooooo many options, from chocolate to sour candies. We do a beach trip every year to Sunset Beach and it is one of the most loved traditions.

My mother bragged about this place the whole trip, but she was Wright the ice cream is juicy,…read morecreamy, fresh and sooo good!!! I do recommend they should give a variation with the cones but hey no complaints I still loved it!!!

Great ice cream. They even have delicious dole whip. Convenient location. Definitely worth stopping…read morein.

The fudge was actually so gross I wish I read the reviews. Yogurt peanuts were mislabeled- it was…read moreraisins! Awful. Candy was good though.

I purchased a keychain that was clearly marked as $5.99, but after paying, I noticed it rang up as…read morea plush monkey for $16.99. When I brought it to the attention of the employees, they told me they couldn't issue refunds and had to contact the owners. Eventually, the owners did return and gave me a refund, which I appreciated. However, based on other similar reviews, it seems overcharging may be a recurring issue here. Buyer beware--double-check your receipt before leaving the store.

Cute, cute, nostalgic walk through the candy shop. If there was ever an emulation of the saying,…read more"like a kid in a candy store!", this 50 year old was just that. Walked away with the purchase of some of the best fudge. I mean, great fudge and worth the money paid which was reasonable for sure. You must check this sweet treat of a place out! The lady behind the counter had to take out all the fudge trays for us, and on a very busy evening, and she did it with a smile, and great feedback on the choices. Loved this little place!

Have a sweet tooth? Be sure to check out Sandcastles the next time you're on Holden Beach. Tucked…read moreinto a tiny storefront on Jordan Blvd under the bridge, this bright, fun, and fully stocked candy store has something for everyone. Their selection of saltwater taffy is unrivaled at the beach. Grab some to eat now and save some to enjoy later. Staff is welcoming, helpful and friendly. Great place to take the kids.

Kilwins is always a classic. It's a nice location on Market Street, which is a lovely place to…read morevisit. The employees were friendly and let me sample a few different flavors of ice cream, which is standard for most ice cream shops. I settled on 2 scoops- one of dulce de Leche and one of coconut. Excellent combo. This Kilwins is very organized and clean, plus there are a delectable amount of chocolate treats to choose from.

Been to the Kilwins in Williamsburg before. On a off and on rainy Saturday evening we walk by the…read moreKilwins in Willmington after dining on the River. Kilwins is half a block from the River. It's ambiance is that of a 1920's/30's candy store with ice cream and fudge counters. They have a range of ice cream and fudge flavors. We also brought delicious salt water taffy for that beach experience. The staff is very nice, patient, informative and polite, making a trip to Kilwins a very enjoyable experience.

Grand assortment of different chocolates to fill every taste…read more Service was excellent. Staff was very helpful.

Oh dear, oh dear; what have I done? The other day I was perusing various offerings in the area and…read morecame upon the Carolina Candy Company. The short description piqued my interest (I mean, come on already...chocolate and toffee? What's not to love?. As an unpaid servant to the gastronomic public, I forced myself to locate this place. It is in a small collection of shops off of Kerr Avenue, but finding it can be a bit difficult (especially for some of our local speed demons!). Google maps will get you there, however, and it is on your right as you enter the parking area between the two sets of stores. The photo I took shows what to look for and do look for it. Did I mention that they do samples? I meant to go in and speak with the owners, and maybe that was it. Of course, those who know me are laughing right now because y'all know my predilection for sweets. Purely in the interest of encouraging this business (veteran-owned), I did purchase a small bag of their dark chocolate toffee. Oh, the things I do for science and the community. Carolina Candy Company has other offerings other than candy from other Veteran-owned businesses, including hand-poured candles and soaps. Very interesting, but let's get back to the toffee! Rich, luscious, and all-too-soon gone flavor. The variety of toffee and barks will tempt the most diet-conscious person. The selections include a dark-chocolate toffee, dark-chocolate southern pecan toffee, and milk chocolate almond toffee. The barks (peppermint) I somehow did not sample. Please forgive this oversight, which I plan on correcting soon. All are decadent and probably the ruin of many a New Year's promises to avoid sweets. I went with the dark-chocolate toffee (this time) with a commitment to return (soon!) to savor the others as well. I'm all about equal treatment, you understand. Overall I would grade the service as 5/5 and the same for their toffees (I somehow managed to miss sampling the barks. I guess that means I have to return to make sure nothing is overlooked). You can order through their website (https://carolinacandy.com/shop/), but do go by and check them out.

After passing this place grocery shopping we decided to stop in for some of Pete's Sweets. While…read moretheir ice cream is not homemade, it's Hershey brand, they have many flavor options to choose from. I picked the chocolate Moose Tracks, as opposed to the regular Moose Tracks option they offer and it was delicious! Pete's Sweets has various hard candy, salt water taffy, and fudge. We picked up some dark chocolate, Carmel, with sea salt and it was phenomenal. The peanut-butter and chocolate was amazing too! They even have a deal that you get a half a pound free for every pound you buy. Which is awesome but dangerous. Service was friendly and quick too! They also even have a small area inside to eat your ice cream. Definitely recommend if you're in the area!

Great ice cream shop! So nice and kind and smiling to help us get some ice cream. Great…read moreHomemade waffle comes! Will be back!