It has long been touted that the most important meal of the day is breakfast. However, it is often the easiest meal to skip with hectic mornings, dashing off to work and getting the kids ready for school. Hit the snooze alarm one too many times and breakfast is usually the first thing to get lost in the shuffle. As breakfast aficionados, we definitely have a few tricks up our sleeve! So, we are here to help you out with some super quick options that are not only healthy, but delicious as well. Today we are going to talk about toast points! You may have heard them called crostini or even brusc ..read more

Do you think that travel is merely an indulgence? If you think that taking a vacation is too expensive and that traveling is merely an indulgence, you may change your mind when you find out that traveling is actually good for your health! We experience physical, mental, and emotional benefits when we travel; so if you are feeling stressed out and fatigued, or just plain tired and depressed, go ahead and pack your bags to give yourself a new perspective. Travel broadens our horizons and boosts our creativity! How does vacationing increase our mental health? By challenging our minds, our brain ..read more

Our New Spring Breakfast Experience! Enjoying yourself should always be your first priority when you come to us for a getaway. So why not indulge with our amazing new culinary options while you plan your beach stay? Monday through Friday 9:00am – 10:00am During the weekdays, Carolina Beach can be more relaxed when it comes to meals. We are aiming for the restful, easygoing feel of having locally sourced baked goods, coffee, and light eats for you to enjoy. Cafe sitting in its true form. If you want French Press, we’ve got it. The baked good options are locally sourced, come with an assortment ..read more

As many small businesses face uncharted territory with the current COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to reflect and remember how to support one another with the ever evolving times. Purchasing a Gift Certificate aka a “Gift of Support” can greatly benefit small business revenue that can be extremely challenging when reservations are rescheduled and/or cancelled. Each increasing tier of support offers a better return. Please consider purchasing a Certificate of Support today not only to the Beacon House Inn, but also to any local small business in your area or in our small beach community of C ..read more

With the holidays approaching, it is time for many of us to start thinking about how we will show our family and friends we appreciate them. Let’s explore ways we can give gifts while still being sustainable and thoughtful. Think about the ways that traditional gift-giving impacts the environment and our local communities. With anything you could ever imagine just a click away on Amazon, it is easy to buy a gift without much thought. You buy it and within a few days your package is there. You take it out of the box that has traveled hundreds, perhaps thousands of miles to get to your doorstep ..read more

The Wilmington area local beer scene is exploding! We have 15 local breweries in the Wilmington area and one on Pleasure Island. Each brewery is a little different so we want to tell you about all of them starting with Good Hops in Carolina Beach. Carolina Beach / Pleasure Island https://www.goodhopsbrewing.com/ Located at 811 Harper Avenue, Good Hops is the only brewery on Pleasure Island. Good Hops has a large outdoor area, is dog and kid friendly, and just a mile and a half from the Inn. Flagship year round brews include an IPA, Pale Ale, Golden Ale and Brown Ale. Regular rotating beers in ..read more

Hosting friends and family during the holidays can be challenging. Dietary restrictions and picky eaters can add additional challenges to preparing your holiday menus. Here are some simple, creative recipes from The Beacon House Inn (we’re kind of experts). Easy Prep Appetizers. Smoked Gouda Apple Points You will need: -Thick sliced seasonal apples (soak in lemon water to prevent browning) -Quality Smoked Gouda -100% Pure Maple syrup -Shredded coconut, lightly toasted. Slice apples and soak in lemon water while preparing everything else. Apple slices should be about 1/4in thick. Dry toast the ..read more

4th Friday Gallery Night provides enrichment to Wilmington with monthly, provincial access to a wide range of distinctive galleries and spaces. The self-guided tour gives patrons the opportunity to map their own gallery walk and focus on the mediums and exhibitions that interest them most. Many venues provide entertainment such as live music, live art demonstrations, or artist lectures as well as providing refreshments. Fly Trap is a local brewery, with the name eluding to the native carnivorous plants that inhabit Wilmington. Fly Trap exhibits six different artists each year and participates ..read more

Benefits of Farm Fresh Eggs. Here at the Beacon House we only use locally sourced farm fresh eggs. We get our eggs from Our Father’s Garden, a farm located in Burgaw, NC. Our Father’s Garden prides themselves on hormone and pesticide free farming techniques and being “Veteran Owned and Veteran Grown.” They employ Veterans and help to encourage emotional, mental, and physical healing through farming. We buy our eggs directly from the farm which helps to support and boost our local economy. We believe in knowing exactly who and where our eggs come from to ensure the highest quality products for ..read more

March is almost here and many people have completely given up on their “healthy” New Year’s resolutions by now! The good news is that you don’t have to throw fitness to the wind, even if you are planning to go on vacation! If you are steadfast on keeping your health and fitness New Year’s goals while traveling this year, many hotels and resorts are incorporating programs to help you stay on track. Wellness has become more than the typical spa experience with facials, seaweed wraps and hot stone massage. Health and wellness have also moved into the hotel restaurant. Hotel cafes and restaurants ..read more