Directions - Calabash Marina

By Sea

Traveling from the Atlantic Ocean (offshore) into Little River Inlet:

Once inside the Little River Jetties, continue for 2 nautical miles and you will come to the Little River Crossroads (4-way intersection) just past Little River Day Beacon 22 (RED). Continue straight across and enter the Calabash River. Once in the Calabash River, you will pass the Calabash Creek Day beacon 2 (RED), Continue 1.1 nautical miles and arrive at the marina on your left.

Traveling North on the AICW from Myrtle Beach, SC:

Traveling north on the AICW and you will come to the Little River Crossroads (4-way intersection) located at the Little River-Winyah Bay Light 2 (RED). Turn left and enter the Calabash River. Once on the Calabash River, continue 1.1 nautical miles and arrive at the marina on your left.

Traveling South on the AICW from Ocean Isle/Sunset Beach, NC:

Traveling south on the AICW and you will come to the Little River Crossroads (4-way intersection) just past Cape Fear River /Little River Light marker 119 (GREEN). Turn right and enter the Calabash River. Once on the Calabash River, continue 1.1 nautical miles and arrive at the marina on your left.

By Land

Traveling from Myrtle Beach, SC (25 Minutes)

Take US-17 N toward North Carolina. Continue for approximately 15 miles and take the exit for Calabash Rd NW/Beach Dr SW. Turn right onto Beach Dr SW and follow for 2 miles. Turn left onto Marina Dr and continue to the marina entrance.

Traveling from Wilmington, NC (1 Hour)

Take US-17 S toward Myrtle Beach. Continue for approximately 50 miles and take the exit for NC-179/Beach Dr SW toward Calabash. Turn left onto NC-179/Beach Dr SW and follow for 2 miles. Turn left onto Marina Dr and follow signs for Calabash Marina.

Traveling from Shallotte, NC (20 Minutes)

Take NC-179 S toward Calabash. Follow NC-179/Beach Dr SW for 12 miles. Turn left onto Marina Dr and continue to the marina entrance.

Our Reviews

Moved in May from AZ to NC and I am so fortunate to have found Calabash Marina. Besides the staff being phenomenal and location on the ICW, the experience of being able to call or use app to launch boat, get on my boat, come back and they take care of flushing the engine bring boating to a level i have never experienced. It’s been fun seeing the Marina grow as its being completed.

Karen Novo

Put my deposit down before the marina opened. Money well spent! Great facility! On the Calabash river, so no constant traffic, but just a short run to the ICW. Screened porches overlooking the dock, spacious office and (soon to be open) ships store and bathrooms with showers! Friendly and helpful, Tim, Lorraine, Adam, Jerry and all the others make this a really nice place!

Alan Rose

Gem of a marina, tucked away from the busy ICW on the beautiful Calabash River. If you are a fisherman, you are close to the action here. The screen decks overlooking the peaceful river add a dimension missing from other area marinas. Love it!

Steve Heins