Carolina Beach Pier at sunset
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Outdoor living in Carolina Beach.

Laid-back island living, premium outdoor spaces — custom outdoor kitchens, hardscapes, pergolas, and lighting from the team at Bluefin Designs.

Dark pergola with four hanging porch swings around a center sofa and stone fire pit, set under tall pines

Why Carolina Beach homeowners choose Bluefin.

Carolina Beach has a character all its own — more relaxed than Wrightsville, more residential than Topsail, and with a community vibe that makes homeowners want to spend every possible moment outdoors. Bluefin Designs creates outdoor living spaces that match that energy — functional, beautiful, and built for the coastal elements.

On Pleasure Island, outdoor spaces do double duty as everyday living rooms and vacation-worthy entertainment areas. We design patios, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, and screened porches that handle everything from Tuesday night dinners to Fourth of July gatherings.

The island's exposure to wind, salt, and occasional nor'easters means materials need to be chosen with care. We build with the same coastal-grade materials and methods we use across all our beach projects — because a patio that looks great in year one but fails in year three isn't a patio worth building.

Carolina Beach and Kure Beach properties range from classic beach cottages to modern waterfront builds. We adapt our designs to match — whether that's a rustic fire pit area for a classic island home or a sleek outdoor kitchen for new construction. Pleasure Island's building codes and flood zone requirements are part of our everyday workflow.

  • Carolina Beach
  • Kure Beach
  • Pleasure Island
  • Carolina Sands
  • Canal Drive

Recent work in the area.

Modern outdoor fire pit table with glass fire glass and surrounding lounge seating on paver patio
Modern square white concrete fire pit with wicker lounge chairs at dusk, surrounded by string lights and uplit trees
Stone outdoor fireplace 'The Hampton' with Adirondack lounge chairs on stamped paver patio
Custom whitewashed brick outdoor fireplace with wood storage on stamped patio

Carolina Beach questions.

Have a question we haven't answered? Call us at (910) 508-3437 or send us a message.

  1. 01

    Do you serve both Carolina Beach and Kure Beach?

    Yes — we serve all of Pleasure Island including Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and surrounding areas.

  2. 02

    How do flood zone requirements affect outdoor projects?

    Some structures have height and footprint restrictions in flood zones. We're experienced with local flood zone regulations and design within those parameters.

  3. 03

    Can you build on small beach lots?

    Absolutely. Many of our beach projects are on compact lots where smart design is essential. We maximize usable space without overwhelming the property.

  4. 04

    What's the best fire feature for the beach?

    Gas fire pits and fire tables are our most popular beach options — no embers, no smoke bans to worry about, and push-button convenience.

Let’s design your carolina beach outdoor space.

Free on-site consultation at your Carolina Beachproperty. Tell us about your vision and we’ll handle the rest.