Visiting Oak Island

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Visiting Oak Island

Sightseeing

Historic beach front town with plenty of shopping and dining - home to movies such as Safe Haven, A Walk to Remember and Weekend at Bernie’s .
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Historic beach front town with plenty of shopping and dining - home to movies such as Safe Haven, A Walk to Remember and Weekend at Bernie’s .
On the far East end of Oak Island, you can reserve a walk to the top of your are up for the challenge!
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I-Oak Island Lighthouse
300a Caswell Beach Rd
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On the far East end of Oak Island, you can reserve a walk to the top of your are up for the challenge!
Perfect place to watch the sunset after dinner at Island Way restaurant that is next door.
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Ocean Crest Fishing Pier
1409 E Beach Dr
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Perfect place to watch the sunset after dinner at Island Way restaurant that is next door.
One of them oldest - and longest - piers in the US, it recently just reopened after repairs from Hurricane Matthew in 2016. There are a couple of cute restaurants nearby - definitely worth the drive to the East end.
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Oak Island Pier
705 Ocean Dr
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One of them oldest - and longest - piers in the US, it recently just reopened after repairs from Hurricane Matthew in 2016. There are a couple of cute restaurants nearby - definitely worth the drive to the East end.
Catch the ferry in Southport and visit Kure Beach, Carolina Beach and the aquarium.
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Fort Fisher Ferry Terminal station
2422 Fort Fisher Blvd S
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Catch the ferry in Southport and visit Kure Beach, Carolina Beach and the aquarium.
Fun place to take the kids - hands on experiences - who doesn’t want to pet a shark or get up close to everything under the sea?
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I-Aquarium yaseNorth Carolina eFort Fisher
900 Loggerhead Rd
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Fun place to take the kids - hands on experiences - who doesn’t want to pet a shark or get up close to everything under the sea?

Food scene

Delicious Italian dining, great service and seating inside as well as outdoor seating on the waterfront.
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Joseph's Italian Bistro & Chop House
5003 O'Quinn Blvd SE
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Delicious Italian dining, great service and seating inside as well as outdoor seating on the waterfront.
Our favorite stop for ice cream.
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Lil & John's Sweetreat Ice Cream Parlor
6324 E Oak Island Dr
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Our favorite stop for ice cream.
Local spot for dining - American fare.
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Old Bridge Diner
132 Country Club Dr
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Local spot for dining - American fare.
Casual, fun and family friendly during the day. Temporarily closed!
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Pirates Deck
5827 E Oak Island Dr
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Casual, fun and family friendly during the day. Temporarily closed!
Fresh, large menu, seems to always easily accommodate large groups.
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Southport Gourmet and Sushi Bar
1643 N Howe St
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Fresh, large menu, seems to always easily accommodate large groups.
Waterfront casual dining in Southport.
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Fishy Fishy Cafe
106 Yacht Basin Dr
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Waterfront casual dining in Southport.
Place your order and grab a table - excellent seafood, casual atmosphere.
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Provision Company
130 Yacht Basin Dr
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Place your order and grab a table - excellent seafood, casual atmosphere.
Excellent assortment of entrees including many vegetarian choices.
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The Cove Restaurant
2633 Holden Beach Rd SW
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Excellent assortment of entrees including many vegetarian choices.
Waterfront, interesting menu - not your typical dining with great specials!
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Koko Cabana
705 Ocean Dr
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Waterfront, interesting menu - not your typical dining with great specials!
Carry out - tacos and nachos are the best!
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Kai-Joe's
4722 E Oak Island Dr
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Carry out - tacos and nachos are the best!

Grocery

Who doesn’t love a grocery store where you can shop with adult beverage in hand? Seriously, upscale shopping with option to pre-order your groceries and pick up or have delivered when you arrive.
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Lowes Foods of Oak Island
2829 Midway Rd SE
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Who doesn’t love a grocery store where you can shop with adult beverage in hand? Seriously, upscale shopping with option to pre-order your groceries and pick up or have delivered when you arrive.
Your go-to for everything you forgot to pack plus groceries, beer and wine.
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Walmart Supercenter
1675 N Howe St
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Your go-to for everything you forgot to pack plus groceries, beer and wine.
Small grocer on the island, convenient and carries a bit of everything.
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Food Lion
5901 E Oak Island Dr
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Small grocer on the island, convenient and carries a bit of everything.
Pick up fresh seafood to grill at home.
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Haag & Sons Seafood
7901 E Oak Island Dr
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Pick up fresh seafood to grill at home.
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Publix Super Market at Oak Island Marketplace
5003 E Oak Island Dr
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Shopping

A personalized ornament makes a great souvenir - plus there’s a candy store in back with every possible flavor of salt water taffy - yum!
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The Christmas House
104 W Moore St
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A personalized ornament makes a great souvenir - plus there’s a candy store in back with every possible flavor of salt water taffy - yum!
Plenty of little souvenir shops, boutiques, wine shops and antiques.
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Southport
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Plenty of little souvenir shops, boutiques, wine shops and antiques.
High- end brands - Yeti, Vineyard Vines, and more.
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Ocean Outfitters
121 E Moore St
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High- end brands - Yeti, Vineyard Vines, and more.

Outdoors

Golf on the island - semi private club with new club house that includes restaurant and bar.
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Oak Island Golf Club
928 Caswell Beach Rd
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Golf on the island - semi private club with new club house that includes restaurant and bar.
Family entertainment spot.
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Oak Island Jungle Golf
6321 E Oak Island Dr
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Family entertainment spot.
Fishing!
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Oak Island Pier
705 Ocean Dr
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Fishing!
Staff is really helpful - great for novices and fun to even just watch down at the end when the old pros bring in a big one! Small fee to walk the pier, you can buy a day fishing pass to fish off of the pier.
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Ocean Crest Fishing Pier
1409 E Beach Dr
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Staff is really helpful - great for novices and fun to even just watch down at the end when the old pros bring in a big one! Small fee to walk the pier, you can buy a day fishing pass to fish off of the pier.
Down at the far west end, this is where the intercoastal waterway meets ocean. The back end is calmer and great for kayaking, paddle boarding and swimming.
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The Point
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Down at the far west end, this is where the intercoastal waterway meets ocean. The back end is calmer and great for kayaking, paddle boarding and swimming.
The kids water park and pirate ship themed playground are great for littles!
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Middleton Park
102 E Dolphin Dr
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The kids water park and pirate ship themed playground are great for littles!