Guidebook for Oak Island & Southport

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Guidebook for Oak Island & Southport

Food Scene

Delicious cake donuts and ice cream
27 habitants recommandent
OKI Scoop Shop and Donuts
4922 E Oak Island Dr
27 habitants recommandent
Delicious cake donuts and ice cream
More formal dining with good seafood and great views, right on the water.
85 habitants recommandent
Island Way
1407 E Beach Dr
85 habitants recommandent
More formal dining with good seafood and great views, right on the water.
Freshly-made tacos and burritos. Order ahead to avoid a wait.
72 habitants recommandent
Kai-Joe's
4722 E Oak Island Dr
72 habitants recommandent
Freshly-made tacos and burritos. Order ahead to avoid a wait.
Open for lunch only. A good, cheap, quick bite.
21 habitants recommandent
Bob's Dogs
8903 E Oak Island Dr
21 habitants recommandent
Open for lunch only. A good, cheap, quick bite.
Great for an indecisive group. They have every type of ice cream and frozen treat imaginable - from Dippin Dots to italian ice. A variety of coffee drinks too.
Tropical Treats
5811 E Oak Island Dr
Great for an indecisive group. They have every type of ice cream and frozen treat imaginable - from Dippin Dots to italian ice. A variety of coffee drinks too.
Great stop for whole fresh fish, local shrimp, crab cakes and more.
32 habitants recommandent
Haag & Sons Seafood
7901 E Oak Island Dr
32 habitants recommandent
Great stop for whole fresh fish, local shrimp, crab cakes and more.
A landmark seafood joint just off the water in Southport. Order your food and sit down outside at a picnic table.
109 habitants recommandent
Provision Company
130 Yacht Basin Dr
109 habitants recommandent
A landmark seafood joint just off the water in Southport. Order your food and sit down outside at a picnic table.
Fantastic shrimp and grits, crab cakes and other fresh catch. Some good beers on tap, and picnic tables to enjoy the weather outside when it's not too hot.
84 habitants recommandent
Shagger Jacks
8004 E Oak Island Dr
84 habitants recommandent
Fantastic shrimp and grits, crab cakes and other fresh catch. Some good beers on tap, and picnic tables to enjoy the weather outside when it's not too hot.
Great homemade ice cream in a variety of flavors.
37 habitants recommandent
Lil & John's Sweetreat Ice Cream Parlor
6324 E Oak Island Dr
37 habitants recommandent
Great homemade ice cream in a variety of flavors.
A casual stop for seafood, steaks and burgers. They take reservations - good if other spots are busy during the week.
27 habitants recommandent
Tranquil Harbour Restaurant & Bar
5908 E Oak Island Dr
27 habitants recommandent
A casual stop for seafood, steaks and burgers. They take reservations - good if other spots are busy during the week.
A second go-to on Yacht Basin Dr in Southport. More of a sit-down meal than Provision Company. Fresh seafood specials, prime rib and live music most weekends.
116 habitants recommandent
Fishy Fishy Cafe
106 Yacht Basin Dr
116 habitants recommandent
A second go-to on Yacht Basin Dr in Southport. More of a sit-down meal than Provision Company. Fresh seafood specials, prime rib and live music most weekends.
Open daily for a classic diner breakfast. Recommended by fellow Oak Islanders and it's always a busy place in the mornings. (Yes, it's attached to a gas station)
37 habitants recommandent
Old Bridge Diner
132 Country Club Dr
37 habitants recommandent
Open daily for a classic diner breakfast. Recommended by fellow Oak Islanders and it's always a busy place in the mornings. (Yes, it's attached to a gas station)
Yummy Italian Ice and ice cream, with a small outdoor patio to sit and enjoy
Sunset Slush OKI & Sandcastles: Sweets & Treats
6006 E Oak Island Dr
Yummy Italian Ice and ice cream, with a small outdoor patio to sit and enjoy
Great food and great service, beside the marina and Intracoastal Waterway
52 habitants recommandent
Joseph's Italian Bistro & Chop House
5003 O'Quinn Blvd SE
52 habitants recommandent
Great food and great service, beside the marina and Intracoastal Waterway
Attached to the Oak Island pier, Koko Cabana has beachfront dining on the patio and an eclectic, fresh menu.
67 habitants recommandent
Koko Cabana
705 Ocean Dr
67 habitants recommandent
Attached to the Oak Island pier, Koko Cabana has beachfront dining on the patio and an eclectic, fresh menu.
Incredible brunch and coffee with a fun, island vibe.
25 habitants recommandent
Cafe Koa & Market
302 N Howe St
25 habitants recommandent
Incredible brunch and coffee with a fun, island vibe.
A great spot for a beer and a bite, with a spacious outdoor area and views of the sunset over the intracoastal waterway.
Lonerider at Oak Island
A great spot for a beer and a bite, with a spacious outdoor area and views of the sunset over the intracoastal waterway.
A favorite for pizza in downtown Southport
19 habitants recommandent
Dry Street Pub & Pizza
101 E Brown St
19 habitants recommandent
A favorite for pizza in downtown Southport
Great croissants, pastries, desserts and ice cream.
22 habitants recommandent
Burney's Bakery
808 N Howe St
22 habitants recommandent
Great croissants, pastries, desserts and ice cream.
Just off the Intracoastal Waterway with views of the water and marina
27 habitants recommandent
Rusty Hooks Dockside Grill
4907 Fish Factory Rd
27 habitants recommandent
Just off the Intracoastal Waterway with views of the water and marina

Drinks & Nightlife

A variety of affordable wines plus good craft beer selection.
16 habitants recommandent
Grape & Ale
8521 E Oak Island Dr
16 habitants recommandent
A variety of affordable wines plus good craft beer selection.
A nice stop in downtown Southport to do a wine or beer tasting. They also have board games if you want to fill a glass and stay a while.
13 habitants recommandent
Silver Coast Winery Tasting Room
105 S Howe St
13 habitants recommandent
A nice stop in downtown Southport to do a wine or beer tasting. They also have board games if you want to fill a glass and stay a while.
A cool spot for pinball, Foosball and tasty beers.
6 habitants recommandent
Makai Brewing Company
5850 Ocean Hwy W
6 habitants recommandent
A cool spot for pinball, Foosball and tasty beers.
Cool little bar with tasty beers on tap, located at Ocean Crest Peer so you can enjoy a drink by the water. Live music during the summer.
The Seahorse Eats & Drinks
1409 East Beach Drive
Cool little bar with tasty beers on tap, located at Ocean Crest Peer so you can enjoy a drink by the water. Live music during the summer.
A great beer selection, skeeball and shuffleboard, and a pub menu for a quick bite.
Paul's of Oak Island
A great beer selection, skeeball and shuffleboard, and a pub menu for a quick bite.

Sightseeing

126 habitants recommandent
Oak Island Lighthouse
300a Caswell Beach Rd
126 habitants recommandent
The perfect place to watch a sunset. Head west to the end of the island for a public parking area with access to the beach.
33 habitants recommandent
The Point
33 habitants recommandent
The perfect place to watch a sunset. Head west to the end of the island for a public parking area with access to the beach.

Essentials

53 habitants recommandent
Food Lion
5901 E Oak Island Dr
53 habitants recommandent
21 habitants recommandent
Lowes Foods of Oak Island
2829 Midway Rd SE
21 habitants recommandent
Newest grocery store on the island with good, fresh produce and great Boar's Head sandwiches at the deli.
32 habitants recommandent
Publix Super Market at Oak Island Marketplace
5003 E Oak Island Dr
32 habitants recommandent
Newest grocery store on the island with good, fresh produce and great Boar's Head sandwiches at the deli.
Walmart Supercenter

Entertainment & Activities

33 habitants recommandent
Oak Island Jungle Golf
6321 E Oak Island Dr
33 habitants recommandent
21 habitants recommandent
Surf Cinemas
4836 Long Beach Rd SE
21 habitants recommandent
Take the ferry from Southport to Fort Fisher.
550 habitants recommandent
Aquarium de la Caroline du Nord à Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead Rd
550 habitants recommandent
Take the ferry from Southport to Fort Fisher.
36 habitants recommandent
Oak Island Golf Club
928 Caswell Beach Rd
36 habitants recommandent
A fun spot for zip lines, canopy tours and a unique swamp boat tour.
55 habitants recommandent
The Swamp Park- Zip Line and ATV Center
5550 Watts Rd SW
55 habitants recommandent
A fun spot for zip lines, canopy tours and a unique swamp boat tour.
A short drive from Oak Island. A fun way to spend a cold or rainy day, with star shows, films and activities for kids.
34 habitants recommandent
Ingram Planetarium
7625 High Market St
34 habitants recommandent
A short drive from Oak Island. A fun way to spend a cold or rainy day, with star shows, films and activities for kids.

Parks & Nature

Fishing, playground, ball fields and a disc golf course.
8 habitants recommandent
Dutchman Creek Park
4750 Fish Factory Rd SE
8 habitants recommandent
Fishing, playground, ball fields and a disc golf course.
Public tennis courts, skate park and nice playground.
39 habitants recommandent
Middleton Park
102 E Dolphin Dr
39 habitants recommandent
Public tennis courts, skate park and nice playground.
Shaded trail and butterfly garden make for a nice walk. A small public fishing pier on the Intercoastal Waterway. The Nature Center hosts learning activities for kids on weekends throughout the summer. Also a great place to go crabbing.
Malcolm Register Park
409 NE 52nd St
Shaded trail and butterfly garden make for a nice walk. A small public fishing pier on the Intercoastal Waterway. The Nature Center hosts learning activities for kids on weekends throughout the summer. Also a great place to go crabbing.
No fishing license needed, and you can rent fishing poles and buy bait here. An easy way to catch a few fish. You can also walk onto the pier for $1 to check out the view.
37 habitants recommandent
Ocean Crest Fishing Pier
1409 E Beach Dr
37 habitants recommandent
No fishing license needed, and you can rent fishing poles and buy bait here. An easy way to catch a few fish. You can also walk onto the pier for $1 to check out the view.
Recently re-opened. Grab a beverage from the pier shop, and take a walk on the pier to catch a great sunset
59 habitants recommandent
Oak Island Pier
705 Ocean Dr
59 habitants recommandent
Recently re-opened. Grab a beverage from the pier shop, and take a walk on the pier to catch a great sunset

Shopping

A cool little shop with lots of local artist works and home decor. The driftwood whale in our dining room came from here.
Coastal Cottage Shoppe
5130 Southport-Supply Road Southeast
A cool little shop with lots of local artist works and home decor. The driftwood whale in our dining room came from here.
A cool toy store for the kids. They also have candy and some fun decor.
8 habitants recommandent
Bullfrog Corner
101 E Moore St
8 habitants recommandent
A cool toy store for the kids. They also have candy and some fun decor.
Carries brands like Vineyard Vines, Southern Tide and Yeti coolers.
15 habitants recommandent
Ocean Outfitters
121 E Moore St
15 habitants recommandent
Carries brands like Vineyard Vines, Southern Tide and Yeti coolers.
Exactly what the name says, plus a big candy shop in the back with lots of salt water taffy flavors.
22 habitants recommandent
The Christmas House
104 W Moore St
22 habitants recommandent
Exactly what the name says, plus a big candy shop in the back with lots of salt water taffy flavors.
Lots of Southport and Oak Island gear, fresh fudge, ice cream, unique gifts and food items.
Southport Market
Lots of Southport and Oak Island gear, fresh fudge, ice cream, unique gifts and food items.