Sally's Sea Biscuit

Three Bedroom Oceanfront House, Located in Oak Island

Visit the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport

The North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport is home to a variety of exhibits and artifacts that will teach you about the maritime history of the area. Local shipwreck treasures, sharks' teeth, a fragment from a 2,000-year-old Indian canoe, and shrimping nets are among the items you will find at the museum. Visitors of all ages enjoy the trivia board located in the museum, and there is also a research library and video collection available. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is $2.00 for adults (ages 16 and older), $1.00 for seniors (62 and older), and free for children less than 16 years old. For more information, contact the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport at (910) 457-0003.

Go Searching For Beach Treasures

While you are hanging out on the beaches of Brunswick County, you may want to go beachcombing for beach "treasures" that are found in the area. Shells and shark's teeth are easily found on the beaches, especially after storms and hurricanes. On a normal day, the best time to search for treasures is after high tide. Shark's teeth normally sparkle at the water's edge in coarse, wet sand. Whole sand dollars are also very common on the beaches of Brunswick County, but make sure you leave the live ones on the beach. If they are still brown and furry, they are alive and should be returned to the water. If they are white and skeletal, you can take them home with you! Whatever you find at the beach, it is a good idea to clean your treasures with mild bleach water.

Have a Snack at Chillin - Smoothies, Ice Cream and Cappuccino

CHILLIN - Smoothies, Ice Cream and Cappuccino, located in Holden Beach, will offer you and your family a great place to stop and relax as you enjoy a sweet treat. Offering a variety of fruit, ice cream and coffee drinks and snacks, CHILLIN is located on Holden Beach Road SW. For more information, contact CHILLIN at (910) 842-5665.

Go Kayaking or Canoeing on the Cape Fear River

Though the Cape Fear River areas aren't recommended for beginners because of high boat traffic and dangerous currents, the more advanced kayak and canoe paddlers enjoy the Cape Fear River waters each year. The Town of Oak Island has dedicated about 24 miles of canoe water trails in the Cape Fear River, which offer various challenges and adventures for the paddlers. This trail system is known as the Long Beach Canoe Trail System, and the four trails are the 4.2-mile Lockwood Folly trail, the 7-mile Montgomery Slough trail, the 6.5-mile Howells Point trail, and the 6-mile Davis Creek trail. Some of the waters are calm and protected, while others are rough and exposed, but all areas offer a variety of scenic opportunities. For more information, contact the Oak Island Recreation Department at (910) 278-5518.

Go Windsurfing

Windsurfing is a popular water sport that is enjoyed in many coastal areas, and Brunswick County is no exception. In the Oak Island area, many windsurfers enjoy their sport in the ocean waters. Some other area waters like the Shallotte Inlet and River and the Intracoastal Waterway are decent options, but not always great options because of their limited space. For more information about windsurfing in the area, or for information about equipment, contact Blowing in the Wind at (888) 691-8034, which is the area's kite and wind shop and is located in Wilmington.

Go Skateboarding at Oak Island State Park

The Oak Island Skate Park was designed with input from area youth, and offers a variety of challenges and trick opportunities for skaters who come to the park. Skaters must wear protective equipment while they are in the park, and spectators are welcome. Skaters on skateboards, inline skates and roller skates are allowed in the park. Regular open sessions are available, as well as sessions for specific age and skill level. For more information, contact the Oak Island Skate Park at (910) 278-4747.

Visit the Oak Island Lighthouse

The Oak Island Lighthouse, built in 1958, was one of the last lighthouses to be built in the United States. Also, it is the last lighthouse in the world to be manually operated. One of three lighthouses left on the southern coast of North Carolina, the Oak Island Lighthouse is managed by the United States Coast Guard. Their weekly inspections ensure the lights in the tower continue to be in working order. The lighthouse is 153 feet high with a concrete base, and its aerobeam lights can be seen by boats that are as far as 24 miles out to sea. In 2003, the National Park Service turned ownership of the Lighthouse over to the Town of Caswell Beach. Since then, the Town of Caswell Beach created an organization to help preserve the lighthouse, which is called the Friends of the Oak Island Lighthouse.

Ride the Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry

The Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry terminal is located in Southport and takes you on a 30-minute ferry ride that ends south of Kure Beach, at Fort Fisher. This ferry ride crosses the Cape Fear River and will allow you see a variety of area history and nature attractions along the way. These attractions include the historic Price's Creek Lighthouse, The Rocks, Zeke's Island, and Federal Point. The ferry ride is $1.00 for pedestrians, $2.00 for bicycles, $3.00 for motorcycles, $5.00 for vehicles 20 feet or less, $10.00 for vehicles 20 to 40 feet, and $15.00 for vehicles 40 to 65 feet. You may want to call ahead to find out about the current ferry schedule so you can plan your trip schedule as needed. For more information, contact the Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry at (910) 457-6942.

Take a Tour at Indigo Farms and Garden Center

The Indigo Farms and Garden Center of Shallotte is a great place for the kids to learn about how a produce farm is managed. Home-grown fruits and vegetables are available for purchase, or you can pick your own strawberries, blueberries and blackberries. A variety of special events are hosted throughout the year, including Farm Heritage Day and Pumpkin Day, both in October. Evening hayrides are offered in the fall. Also onsite is a bakery, ice cream shop, and florist. Hours of operation are Monday to Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information, contact Indigo Farms & Garden Center at (910) 287-6794.

Eat Some Authentic Seafood in the Small Town of Calabash

Calabash is a small town in the Brunswick County area that is known as the "Seafood Capital of the World." Many people travel to Calabash each year to enjoy their unique style of seafood, which mixes southern cooking with seafood to create a unique taste known as "Calabash-style." With its location near the Atlantic Ocean and also as the most southernmost river town in North Carolina, the first Calabash Restaurant was opened in 1935 as an oyster roast. If you enjoy seafood, you may want to stop in and try some seafood - "Calabash-style!"

 

Brunswick Beaches Restaurants

Ocean Breeze Beach Club
2729 W Beach Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Island Way Restaurant
1407 E Beach Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Fish House Restaurant
5710 W 57th Place
Oak Island, NC 28465

Plaza Garibaldi
8004 Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

The Barbeque House
5002 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Betty's Waterfront Restaurant
1045 Varnamtown Road SW, Suite B
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Captain Stanley's Seafood Restaurant
5515 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Russell's Place Restaurant
5700 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Oak Island Sub Shop & Deli
5705 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Beana's Kitchen at the Beaach
106 SE 58th Street
PO Box 115
Oak Island, NC 28465

Tropical Treats
5811 East Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

LunaPops
5818 Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Brunswick Beaches Shopping

Local Call Surf Shop
8417 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

The Yaupon Tree
8501 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Seaside With Coffee
8017 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Island Jewelers
8801 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

The Pet Stop
8308 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Oak Island Sporting Goods
8800 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Pottery by Bob Furr
521 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Ocean Crest Fishing Pier
1411 E Beach Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Wildflour Cakes & Pastries
516 Lockwood Folly Road
Bolivia, NC 28422

Blue Water Point Motel & Marina
5710 W 57th Place
Oak Island, NC 28465

Oak Island Art Guild
212 NE 41st Street
Oak Island, NC 28465

Beacon One Seafood
1 Fisherman Road SW
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Brunswick Beaches Attractions

Ocean Crest Fishing Pier
1411 E Beach Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Blue Water Point Motel & Marina
5710 W 57th Place
Oak Island, NC 28465

Environmental Overlook Trails
3003 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Holden Beach Marina
3238 Pompano Street SW
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Yaupon Beach Fishing Pier
705 Ocean Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Cedar Landing Marina & Seafood
1305 Cedar Landing Road SW
Holden Beach, NC 28462

South Harbour Village
4909 Fish Factory Road
Southport, NC 28461

Holden Beach Pier
441 Ocean Boulevard W
Holden Beach, NC 28462

The Oak Island Lighthouse
1100 Caswell Beach Road
Oak Island, NC 28465

Indigo Plantation & Marina
6099 Indigo Plantation Road
Southport, NC 28461

Southport Marina
701 W West Street
Southport, NC 28461

NC Baptist Assembly / Fort Caswell
100 Caswell Beach Road
Oak Island, NC 28465

Brunswick Beaches Activities

Ye Olde Gun Club Shooting Range
107 SW 20th Street
Oak Island, NC 28465

Oak Island Skate Park
49th Street SE
Oak Island, NC 28465

Blue Water Point Motel & Marina
5710 W 57th Place
Oak Island, NC 28465

Privateer Charters
104 SE 25th Street
Oak Island, NC 28465

Oak Island Parks & Recreation Department
3003 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Lockwood Folly Country Club
19 Clubhouse Drive SW
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Ocean Rentals
4014 E Beach Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Oak Island Jungle Golf, Arcade & Ice Cream Shop
6321 Oak Island Drive East
Oak Island, NC 28465

Holden Beach Driving Range & Golf School
2355 Holden Beach Road
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Treasure Island Miniature Golf & Oasis
3445 Holden Beach Road SW
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Super Track Go Carts & Bumper Boats
3437 Holden Beach Road SW
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Fantasy Isle Ice Cream & Mini Golf
3354 Holden Beach Road SW
Holden Beach, NC 28462

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