At 669 feet (204 m) in length, it is one of the longest standing wooden piers in the United States.

[1] One of the main landmarks of Carolina Beach, the pier is an iconic fixture in the town's prominent beach culture and features one of the most expansive views on the Southeastern shoreline, offering a nearly 270-degree vantage point of marsh and oceanfront.

[2] A popular meeting place for surfers, it is the location of various surfing competitions throughout the year.

[3][4] In 2022 the United States Army Corps of Engineers announced a $20 million project to re-nourish the beaches that would provide protection from erosion and other effects from coastal storms.

[5] The pier sits on a 1.7-acre parcel of land, and is connected to a two-story building constructed in 1998, which holds a small lounge and kitchen.