Oak Island
Oceanfront
A local beach bar and grill located at the Ocean Crest Pier overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Oak Island, NC. They offer wine and craft beers for you to enjoy while listening to live music and sunset views on the outside deck.
The Seahorse Eats & Drinks
1409 East Beach DriveA local beach bar and grill located at the Ocean Crest Pier overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Oak Island, NC. They offer wine and craft beers for you to enjoy while listening to live music and sunset views on the outside deck.
This oceanfront restaurant features fine steaks & fresh seafood served in a casual ambiance, with some of the best views that the east coast has to offer. Enjoy one of the nightly specials while sitting at a famous window table that has an unbelievable view of the ocean waves crashing into the sand. Or watch a fabulous sunset on our deck, while enjoying a bottle of your favorite wine.
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Island Way
1407 E Beach DrThis oceanfront restaurant features fine steaks & fresh seafood served in a casual ambiance, with some of the best views that the east coast has to offer. Enjoy one of the nightly specials while sitting at a famous window table that has an unbelievable view of the ocean waves crashing into the sand. Or watch a fabulous sunset on our deck, while enjoying a bottle of your favorite wine.
Food scene
This pizzeria specializes in hand-tossed, thin crust, New York Style pizza using the highest quality mozzarella and pepperoni. They make more than a dozen creative, specialty pies, hot or cold sandwiches like the Italian Stallion or the Pepperoni Cheese Steak. They also make giant fresh salads and have the best chicken wings in town.
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Pepperoni Grill at the Beach
4320 E Beach DrThis pizzeria specializes in hand-tossed, thin crust, New York Style pizza using the highest quality mozzarella and pepperoni. They make more than a dozen creative, specialty pies, hot or cold sandwiches like the Italian Stallion or the Pepperoni Cheese Steak. They also make giant fresh salads and have the best chicken wings in town.
An island-style taco and burrito stand creating specialty tacos and burritos with an East Coast flair. Everything is fresh and made with the love of two local owners who captured their inspirations from the islands of Hawaii.
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Kai-Joe's
4722 E Oak Island DrAn island-style taco and burrito stand creating specialty tacos and burritos with an East Coast flair. Everything is fresh and made with the love of two local owners who captured their inspirations from the islands of Hawaii.
Down-to-earth eatery offering classic seafood grub such as fried oysters & shrimp, plus a salad bar.
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Swain Seafood Shack
8317 E Oak Island DrDown-to-earth eatery offering classic seafood grub such as fried oysters & shrimp, plus a salad bar.
Located on the Oak Island Pier Ruby’s offers a variety of coffee drinks, local baked goods, bagels, breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches, hot dogs, ice cream, and vegan items.
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Ruby's Coffeehouse & Eatery
705 Ocean DrLocated on the Oak Island Pier Ruby’s offers a variety of coffee drinks, local baked goods, bagels, breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches, hot dogs, ice cream, and vegan items.
Shagger Jacks features indoor and outdoor seating in a casual and affordable setting. They have an assorted menu featuring burgers, seafood, tacos, and flatbreads, as well as a kids’ menu. Their outside deck can even accommodate your dog. For beer lovers, they offer over 50 varieties for every taste, along with a full bar – you won’t go thirsty!
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Shagger Jacks
8004 E Oak Island DrShagger Jacks features indoor and outdoor seating in a casual and affordable setting. They have an assorted menu featuring burgers, seafood, tacos, and flatbreads, as well as a kids’ menu. Their outside deck can even accommodate your dog. For beer lovers, they offer over 50 varieties for every taste, along with a full bar – you won’t go thirsty!
This local gem offers delicious, generous portions of Asain food and ice cream at affordable prices.
Noodles & Ice Cream
8610 East Oak Island DriveThis local gem offers delicious, generous portions of Asain food and ice cream at affordable prices.
This casual eatery’s goal is to provide fresh, prepared-to-order items & local products. They serve seafood, steaks, burgers, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. They support Brunswick Catch & other businesses by purchasing small quantities of perishables to insure quality & avoid waste. They offer daily specials & are open for lunch & dinner!
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Tranquil Harbour Restaurant & Bar
5908 E Oak Island DrThis casual eatery’s goal is to provide fresh, prepared-to-order items & local products. They serve seafood, steaks, burgers, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. They support Brunswick Catch & other businesses by purchasing small quantities of perishables to insure quality & avoid waste. They offer daily specials & are open for lunch & dinner!
Sweet Treats
Tropical Treats offers everything from Frozen Raspberry Lattes and Sponge Bob Snow Cones, to White Lightning Espressos and Hot Fudge Sundaes with Wet Walnuts. Look out for their mobile Italian Ice carts moving up and down the beach of Oak Island!
Tropical Treats
5811 E Oak Island DrTropical Treats offers everything from Frozen Raspberry Lattes and Sponge Bob Snow Cones, to White Lightning Espressos and Hot Fudge Sundaes with Wet Walnuts. Look out for their mobile Italian Ice carts moving up and down the beach of Oak Island!
Delicious, homemade ice cream located in beautiful Oak Island, North Carolina. Lil & John's Sweetreat is family-owned and operated and features 16 flavors of ultra-premium, homemade ice cream. They use only dairy from grass-fed North Carolina cows and never add artificial flavors or colors.
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Lil & John's Sweetreat Ice Cream Parlor
6324 E Oak Island DrDelicious, homemade ice cream located in beautiful Oak Island, North Carolina. Lil & John's Sweetreat is family-owned and operated and features 16 flavors of ultra-premium, homemade ice cream. They use only dairy from grass-fed North Carolina cows and never add artificial flavors or colors.
Shopping
Open each Monday from the end of May to the beginning of September from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Middleton Park. The Oak Island Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market is a great opportunity for the public to see and support the very best of Oak Island’s local growers and crafters. Farmers and artisans alike can be found in this great showcase of baked goods, produce, handmade crafts, and artistic masterpieces!
Southeast 49th Street
Southeast 49th StreetOpen each Monday from the end of May to the beginning of September from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Middleton Park. The Oak Island Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market is a great opportunity for the public to see and support the very best of Oak Island’s local growers and crafters. Farmers and artisans alike can be found in this great showcase of baked goods, produce, handmade crafts, and artistic masterpieces!
Strands Outfitters
5319 E Oak Island DrBeach apparel & Yeti retailer
Souvenirs, apparel, and beach necessities
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Eagles Beachwear
5802 E Oak Island DrSouvenirs, apparel, and beach necessities
Beach Life OKI
5801 E Oak Island DrSouvenirs, apparel, and beach necessities
The most unique shopping experience in the area. Local artists and new carefully selected home decor items from around the world. All are beautifully displayed in a comfortable environment. Dune’s offers unique local artisanal goods including pottery, stained glass, painting, longleaf pine weaving, handmade jewelry and much more. Dune’s is also an authorized dealers for many new guitars including, (but not limited to): Yamaha, D'Angelico, Takamine, Tagima, AMI, Washburn, and Oscar Schmidt.
Dunes Mercantile
8600 E Oak Island DrThe most unique shopping experience in the area. Local artists and new carefully selected home decor items from around the world. All are beautifully displayed in a comfortable environment. Dune’s offers unique local artisanal goods including pottery, stained glass, painting, longleaf pine weaving, handmade jewelry and much more. Dune’s is also an authorized dealers for many new guitars including, (but not limited to): Yamaha, D'Angelico, Takamine, Tagima, AMI, Washburn, and Oscar Schmidt.
Coastal Charm is a charming shop located in Oak Island NC. They offer a little bit of everything from beautiful coastal decor to stylish apparel, handbags, jew
Coastal Charm
5201 East Oak Island DriveCoastal Charm is a charming shop located in Oak Island NC. They offer a little bit of everything from beautiful coastal decor to stylish apparel, handbags, jew
This eclectic decorating store is filled with antique collectibles and treasures.
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The Hoarders, Inc
8600 E Oak Island DrThis eclectic decorating store is filled with antique collectibles and treasures.
Sightseeing
Beach Access, fishing dock, wildlife viewing area
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The Point
Beach Access, fishing dock, wildlife viewing area
Butterfly Garden, Fishing Tee, Picnic Shelter, Water View Boardwalk
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Veterans Park
1408 E Yacht DrButterfly Garden, Fishing Tee, Picnic Shelter, Water View Boardwalk
Like most lighthouses, the Oak Island Lighthouse was built to help guide maritime pilots to safety. At the time, the Bald Head Island Lighthouse (nicknamed "Old Baldy") already existed to guard the Atlantic Ocean coastline and the Cape Fear River. Because this area is so large and close to the Frying Pan Shoals (an area that's dangerous to ships and has been nicknamed "The Graveyard of the Atlantic), the Oak Island Lighthouse was constructed to help the Bald Head Island Lighthouse ensure the safety of sailors and their ships. Known as the youngest North Carolina lighthouse, it is the last lighthouse built in the state. Tours are available, please visit www.oakislandlighthouse.org for more information.
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Oak Island Lighthouse
300a Caswell Beach RdLike most lighthouses, the Oak Island Lighthouse was built to help guide maritime pilots to safety. At the time, the Bald Head Island Lighthouse (nicknamed "Old Baldy") already existed to guard the Atlantic Ocean coastline and the Cape Fear River. Because this area is so large and close to the Frying Pan Shoals (an area that's dangerous to ships and has been nicknamed "The Graveyard of the Atlantic), the Oak Island Lighthouse was constructed to help the Bald Head Island Lighthouse ensure the safety of sailors and their ships. Known as the youngest North Carolina lighthouse, it is the last lighthouse built in the state. Tours are available, please visit www.oakislandlighthouse.org for more information.
Originally built more than 65 years ago, the Pier was rebuilt and reopened in 2019. Currently named as North Carolina's highest pier. As part of the OKI Pier Complex: the Pier is joined by the Pier House (tackle & bait store), a restaurant, a coffee shop, and the 801 Ocean Event Center. Acquired by the Town of Oak Island in 2009, the Pier bears the distinction of being the first municipally owned pier in the state of North Carolina. A marvel of modern marine engineering, the Pier stands at 27 feet high and 880 feet long. It provides 30 King fishing stations, handicap accessible portions, and a unique "grated" center section, which allows for seawater to pass through during the waves of large storms, preventing floorboards from being pushed up. The Oak Island Pier is open every day of the year. From fishing to just watching sunrises and sunsets, the Pier offers some of the most spectacular views on the Island. There is no charge to walk on the Pier. Daily, 3-day, 5-day, 7-day, and annual fishing passes are available for purchase in the Pier House.
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Oak Island Pier
705 Ocean DrOriginally built more than 65 years ago, the Pier was rebuilt and reopened in 2019. Currently named as North Carolina's highest pier. As part of the OKI Pier Complex: the Pier is joined by the Pier House (tackle & bait store), a restaurant, a coffee shop, and the 801 Ocean Event Center. Acquired by the Town of Oak Island in 2009, the Pier bears the distinction of being the first municipally owned pier in the state of North Carolina. A marvel of modern marine engineering, the Pier stands at 27 feet high and 880 feet long. It provides 30 King fishing stations, handicap accessible portions, and a unique "grated" center section, which allows for seawater to pass through during the waves of large storms, preventing floorboards from being pushed up. The Oak Island Pier is open every day of the year. From fishing to just watching sunrises and sunsets, the Pier offers some of the most spectacular views on the Island. There is no charge to walk on the Pier. Daily, 3-day, 5-day, 7-day, and annual fishing passes are available for purchase in the Pier House.
The state's oldest remaining lighthouse is open for tours daily on Bald Head Island. Built in 1817, the 90-foot brick structure helped guide ships safely to the mouth of the Cape Fear River until 1935 when it was replaced by a new lighthouse at Caswell Beach. Some 100 steps and a wooden ladder lead to the top and a spectacular view of the island, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Cape Fear River. You can explore this island by bike or golf cart (available for rental on the island) but no cars are allowed so you must reach the island by ferry from Southport. Admission to the lighthouse is $3.00 per person. The ferry charge is $15 per adult and $8 per child under 12 for roundtrip. For additional ferry information please call or visit www.oldbaldy.org.
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Old Baldy Lighthouse & Smith Island Museum
101 Light House WyndThe state's oldest remaining lighthouse is open for tours daily on Bald Head Island. Built in 1817, the 90-foot brick structure helped guide ships safely to the mouth of the Cape Fear River until 1935 when it was replaced by a new lighthouse at Caswell Beach. Some 100 steps and a wooden ladder lead to the top and a spectacular view of the island, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Cape Fear River. You can explore this island by bike or golf cart (available for rental on the island) but no cars are allowed so you must reach the island by ferry from Southport. Admission to the lighthouse is $3.00 per person. The ferry charge is $15 per adult and $8 per child under 12 for roundtrip. For additional ferry information please call or visit www.oldbaldy.org.
Things to do
The Oak Island Splashpad is a water activity, featuring spraying water and water features, located behind Town Hall on SE 46th Street. The splash pad is open SEASONALLY throughout the late spring and summer months, from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily. Admission is FREE!
4601 E Oak Island Dr
4601 East Oak Island DriveThe Oak Island Splashpad is a water activity, featuring spraying water and water features, located behind Town Hall on SE 46th Street. The splash pad is open SEASONALLY throughout the late spring and summer months, from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily. Admission is FREE!
Sports fields, disc golf course, dog park, kayak launch, picnic shelters, walking trails
William S. "Bill" Smith Park
4446 Fish Factory Rd SESports fields, disc golf course, dog park, kayak launch, picnic shelters, walking trails
Middleton Park is the heart of the Oak Island community. It features a playground, shelters, tennis courts, pickleball courts, basketball courts, soccer fields, softball fields, and an open park area. Due to its central location, across from the beach, Middleton Park is home to dozens of local festivals, sporting events, concerts, farmers' markets, Christmas Tree lighting, and many, more events!
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Middleton Park
102 E Dolphin DrMiddleton Park is the heart of the Oak Island community. It features a playground, shelters, tennis courts, pickleball courts, basketball courts, soccer fields, softball fields, and an open park area. Due to its central location, across from the beach, Middleton Park is home to dozens of local festivals, sporting events, concerts, farmers' markets, Christmas Tree lighting, and many, more events!
Get hands-on with Oak Island conservation at Oak Island Nature Center. Nestled just next to the Intracoastal Waterway, it is the perfect place to let the kids play and explore while area volunteers share a wealth of knowledge about the wildlife that makes their home along the ICW. The Nature Center is part of the complex known as Malcolm Register Park. The entire park was built in approximately 2005/2006 and consists of a Picnic Pavilion, a Fishing Pier, Floating Dock, the Dot Kelly Butterfly Garden, and the Nature/Learning Center.
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Oak Island Nature Center
5202 E Yacht DrGet hands-on with Oak Island conservation at Oak Island Nature Center. Nestled just next to the Intracoastal Waterway, it is the perfect place to let the kids play and explore while area volunteers share a wealth of knowledge about the wildlife that makes their home along the ICW. The Nature Center is part of the complex known as Malcolm Register Park. The entire park was built in approximately 2005/2006 and consists of a Picnic Pavilion, a Fishing Pier, Floating Dock, the Dot Kelly Butterfly Garden, and the Nature/Learning Center.
Brunswick Town and Fort Anderson were founded in 1726 and burned by the British in 1776. The state historic site has been excavated, revealing much of the life in this colonial town. A museum displays artifacts gathered from the ruins. Ruins include St. Philips's Church, the home of two royal governors and the earthen mounds of the confederate Fort Anderson. Free admission
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Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site
8884 St Phillips Rd SEBrunswick Town and Fort Anderson were founded in 1726 and burned by the British in 1776. The state historic site has been excavated, revealing much of the life in this colonial town. A museum displays artifacts gathered from the ruins. Ruins include St. Philips's Church, the home of two royal governors and the earthen mounds of the confederate Fort Anderson. Free admission
The last major stronghold of the Confederacy, Fort Fisher was the largest earthwork fortification in the south during the Civil War. It kept the port of Wilmington and the Cape Fear River open to Blockade-runners. The alert visitor may catch a glimpse of the ghost of Confederate General William Whiting who was imprisoned by the Union following his unsuccessful defense of the fort. Free Admission.
1615 Fort Fisher Historical Museum
1615 Fort Fisher Historical MuseumThe last major stronghold of the Confederacy, Fort Fisher was the largest earthwork fortification in the south during the Civil War. It kept the port of Wilmington and the Cape Fear River open to Blockade-runners. The alert visitor may catch a glimpse of the ghost of Confederate General William Whiting who was imprisoned by the Union following his unsuccessful defense of the fort. Free Admission.
Make connections with the natural world at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Feel the smooth skin of a gliding stingray. Spot eels and sharks swimming in the depths. Look an albino alligator in the eye. Wonder at baby sea turtles. Delight in a family of otters playing in a waterfall. See why visitors vote the Aquarium a top regional and national attraction each year. Open 9 AM. to 5 PM. daily. ADVANCE TICKETS & RESERVATION REQUIRED An open-air car ferry between Southport and Fort Fisher is an adventure to visit Fort Fisher. Crossing time is about 30 minutes. www.ncferry.org.
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Acuario de Carolina del Norte en Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdMake connections with the natural world at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Feel the smooth skin of a gliding stingray. Spot eels and sharks swimming in the depths. Look an albino alligator in the eye. Wonder at baby sea turtles. Delight in a family of otters playing in a waterfall. See why visitors vote the Aquarium a top regional and national attraction each year. Open 9 AM. to 5 PM. daily. ADVANCE TICKETS & RESERVATION REQUIRED An open-air car ferry between Southport and Fort Fisher is an adventure to visit Fort Fisher. Crossing time is about 30 minutes. www.ncferry.org.
Just up highway 17 to Wilmington is the immortal showboat, the USS North Carolina. She survived every major pacific naval offensive of World War II and earned 15 battle stars. The USS North Carolina Battleship was brought to the Cape Fear River in 1961 by the citizens of NC as a memorial to all the men and women who served in WWII. The self-guided tour includes an orientation film, crew's quarters, galley, sick bay, engine room, pilot house, guns, Kingfisher float plan and more. Open daily, admission is charged. www.battleshipnc.com
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Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NEJust up highway 17 to Wilmington is the immortal showboat, the USS North Carolina. She survived every major pacific naval offensive of World War II and earned 15 battle stars. The USS North Carolina Battleship was brought to the Cape Fear River in 1961 by the citizens of NC as a memorial to all the men and women who served in WWII. The self-guided tour includes an orientation film, crew's quarters, galley, sick bay, engine room, pilot house, guns, Kingfisher float plan and more. Open daily, admission is charged. www.battleshipnc.com
Fishing & Boating
Oak Island Fishing will take you on an offshore or nearshore adventure you will never forget! They have so many options with many great fishing spots where they will troll for Wahoo, King Mackerel, and Mahi-Mahi. You can also stop and do some wreck fishing for bottom feeders including big Amberjack, African Pompano, Cobia, as well as Red Snapper and Grouper. While these are the fish you’ll be after, you can expect many species of shark to hook in and put up a fight as well.
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Oak Island Fishing Charters
133 NW 5th StOak Island Fishing will take you on an offshore or nearshore adventure you will never forget! They have so many options with many great fishing spots where they will troll for Wahoo, King Mackerel, and Mahi-Mahi. You can also stop and do some wreck fishing for bottom feeders including big Amberjack, African Pompano, Cobia, as well as Red Snapper and Grouper. While these are the fish you’ll be after, you can expect many species of shark to hook in and put up a fight as well.
Angry Pelican Charters offers Oak Island Fishing Charter for both Nearshore & Deep Sea Fishing, Dolphin Adventure Tours, Spectacular Sunset Cruises, (seasonal) Let’s Go Whale Watching trips as well!
Angry Pelican Charters
801 W West StAngry Pelican Charters offers Oak Island Fishing Charter for both Nearshore & Deep Sea Fishing, Dolphin Adventure Tours, Spectacular Sunset Cruises, (seasonal) Let’s Go Whale Watching trips as well!
For a fun and productive day of fishing, you can’t beat being on the water and finding the honey holes with Captain Ryan. Docked at South Harbor Marina on Oak Island and specializing in 6-packs for trolling, bottom fishing, off and nearshore fishing, this 33-foot Sport Fisher is accommodating and captained by one of the friendliest, best and most experienced USCG approved captains you’ll find anywhere.
Fugitive Fishing Charters
4909 Fish Factory RdFor a fun and productive day of fishing, you can’t beat being on the water and finding the honey holes with Captain Ryan. Docked at South Harbor Marina on Oak Island and specializing in 6-packs for trolling, bottom fishing, off and nearshore fishing, this 33-foot Sport Fisher is accommodating and captained by one of the friendliest, best and most experienced USCG approved captains you’ll find anywhere.
Southport Water Tours offers Sightseeing Cruises and Sunset Cruises along the North Carolina Coast. The Sightseeing Cruise is a 1-hour boat ride, starting around lunchtime. Cruise toward Bald Head Island, Ft Caswell, and Battery Island. You can usually see tons of birds, big ships, and even the occasional dolphin if you’re lucky! The Sunset Cruise is a fun and relaxing 1 hr boat ride in the evening. Our beaches face the ocean on the south side so most of the year we can see the sunset over the water when conditions are right. The sunset is also the best time to see all the birds flying back to their nests after a long day of hunting fish and dolphins getting their last meal before dark. This is the most popular trip so make sure to book early!!!
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Southport Boat Rentals
110 Yacht Basin DrSouthport Water Tours offers Sightseeing Cruises and Sunset Cruises along the North Carolina Coast. The Sightseeing Cruise is a 1-hour boat ride, starting around lunchtime. Cruise toward Bald Head Island, Ft Caswell, and Battery Island. You can usually see tons of birds, big ships, and even the occasional dolphin if you’re lucky! The Sunset Cruise is a fun and relaxing 1 hr boat ride in the evening. Our beaches face the ocean on the south side so most of the year we can see the sunset over the water when conditions are right. The sunset is also the best time to see all the birds flying back to their nests after a long day of hunting fish and dolphins getting their last meal before dark. This is the most popular trip so make sure to book early!!!