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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242 locals recommend
Southport
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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On the far East end of Oak Island, you can reserve a walk to the top of your are up for the challenge!
126 locals recommend
Oak Island Lighthouse
300a Caswell Beach RdOn 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.
37 locals recommend
Ocean Crest Fishing Pier
1409 E Beach DrPerfect 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.
59 locals recommend
Oak Island Pier
705 Ocean DrOne 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.
44 locals recommend
Fort Fisher Ferry Terminal station
2422 Fort Fisher Blvd SCatch 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?
550 locals recommend
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdFun 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.
52 locals recommend
Joseph's Italian Bistro & Chop House
5003 O'Quinn Blvd SEDelicious Italian dining, great service and seating inside as well as outdoor seating on the waterfront.
Lil & John's Sweetreat Ice Cream Parlor
6324 E Oak Island DrOur favorite stop for ice cream.
Old Bridge Diner
132 Country Club DrLocal spot for dining - American fare.
Pirates Deck
5827 E Oak Island DrCasual, fun and family friendly during the day. Temporarily closed!
Fresh, large menu, seems to always easily accommodate large groups.
16 locals recommend
Southport Gourmet and Sushi Bar
1643 N Howe StFresh, large menu, seems to always easily accommodate large groups.
Fishy Fishy Cafe
106 Yacht Basin DrWaterfront casual dining in Southport.
Place your order and grab a table - excellent seafood, casual atmosphere.
109 locals recommend
Provision Company
130 Yacht Basin DrPlace your order and grab a table - excellent seafood, casual atmosphere.
Excellent assortment of entrees including many vegetarian choices.
17 locals recommend
The Cove Restaurant
2633 Holden Beach Rd SWExcellent assortment of entrees including many vegetarian choices.
Waterfront, interesting menu - not your typical dining with great specials!
67 locals recommend
Koko Cabana
705 Ocean DrWaterfront, interesting menu - not your typical dining with great specials!
Kai-Joe's
4722 E Oak Island DrCarry 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.
21 locals recommend
Lowes Foods of Oak Island
2829 Midway Rd SEWho 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.
13 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
1675 N Howe StYour go-to for everything you forgot to pack plus groceries, beer and wine.
Food Lion
5901 E Oak Island DrSmall grocer on the island, convenient and carries a bit of everything.
Haag & Sons Seafood
7901 E Oak Island DrPick up fresh seafood to grill at home.
Publix Super Market at Oak Island Marketplace
5003 E Oak Island DrShopping
A personalized ornament makes a great souvenir - plus there’s a candy store in back with every possible flavor of salt water taffy - yum!
22 locals recommend
The Christmas House
104 W Moore StA personalized ornament makes a great souvenir - plus there’s a candy store in back with every possible flavor of salt water taffy - yum!
Southport
Plenty of little souvenir shops, boutiques, wine shops and antiques.
Ocean Outfitters
121 E Moore StHigh- end brands - Yeti, Vineyard Vines, and more.
Outdoors
Golf on the island - semi private club with new club house that includes restaurant and bar.
36 locals recommend
Oak Island Golf Club
928 Caswell Beach RdGolf on the island - semi private club with new club house that includes restaurant and bar.
Oak Island Jungle Golf
6321 E Oak Island DrFamily entertainment spot.
Oak Island Pier
705 Ocean DrFishing!
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.
37 locals recommend
Ocean Crest Fishing Pier
1409 E Beach DrStaff 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.
33 locals recommend
The Point
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!
39 locals recommend
Middleton Park
102 E Dolphin DrThe kids water park and pirate ship themed playground are great for littles!