Wednesday, August 8, 2007

Calabash North Carolina

Calabash North Carolina

Calabash is a town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, in the Wilmington metro area. The population was 711 at the 2000 census. It prides itself as the "Seafood Capital of the World" because of the town's large amount of "Calabash-style" seafood restaurants

Calabash NC was named after gourds that grew in the region, which were used for drinking. Since the 1930s, Calabash has been known for its distinctive style of fried seafood, which has come to be known as "calabash style." The town has many seafood restaurants and is often referred to as the "Seafood Capital of the World."

Calabash style buffets are also in many southeastern coastal towns. Myrtle Beach, SC is home to a great majority of these restaurants as the city is very close to Calabash, NC.

Calabash is no longer the sleepy little fishing village, but it still retains much of its fishing village atmosphere. The family seafood restaurants of old are now run by many of their descendents. Calabash is an outstanding place to visit, dine, and to live and work.

Today it is has ab abundance of fine restaurants, shops and golf courses. It is home to 1300 residents, who benefit from a well run Town Government, one of the best equipped Fire Departments in the area as well as a fine EMS. Additional amenities within the town include a medical center, dentist, banks, hardware store, auto services, gas stations, as well as a fleet of shrimp boats, fishing boats, and a beautiful view of the Calabash River.

CLIMATE: Moderate and we enjoy all four seasons. We rarely have snowfall in the winter.

Primarily a fishing village with shrimp boats docking daily during the season selling fresh caught shrimp. Charter boats for tours and deep sea fishing are also available.

The Town is famous for its 'Calabash Seafood'. This type of flavoring originated here and is unique. Others have tried to copy it with little success. If you want to taste the real 'Calabash Seafood', you must come to Calabash.

Calabash NC has all the amenities any Town would need.

Fire Department: Calabash Fire Department- one of the best and well equipped Fire Departments in the area. Has an ISO rating of 6 which is excellent .

Police: The area is patrolled by the Brunswick County Police Department. The crime rate is very low in this area.

Banks- Medical/Dental Offices-Churches-Post Office-Hardware Stores- Veterinarian- Deli and Pastry Shop-Souvenirs-Jewlery-ice cream parlors-supermarkets-clothing stores-cleaners-lawyers and most of all restaurants. Check our current Business Directory for a detailed list.
The Town of Calabash is located in Brunswick County on the southeastern coast of North Carolina and is the southern most city in North Carolina bordering South Carolina. It is 25 miles North of Myrtle Beach, SC and 50 miles South of Wilmington, NC. The closest highway is ‘Highway 17’.

Calabash is within 6-10 miles of two beautiful sandy beaches and 25 miles to great entertainment in Myrtle Beach SC. Golf courses abound in this area. Almost all are public courses and very well maintained.


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