Calm-N-Rea's

Five Bedroom Ocean View House, Located in Oak Island

Learn about the Stars at Ingram Planetarium

The Ingram Planetarium, located in Sunset Beach, has a unique 40-foot dome theater and offers a variety of programs throughout the year. Programs include Ancient Horizons, Endless Horizon, The Sky Tonight, Search for Life in the Universe, and more. In the summer, hourly programs are held Tuesday through Saturday between 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. During the rest of the year (during fall, winter and spring), hourly program are held Thursday through Saturday between 3:00 and 7:00 p.m. Also in the Planetarium is a Science Room with a variety of science, math, and navigational exhibits. For more information about the programs offered throughout the year, contact Ingram Planetarium at (910) 575-0033.

Have Fun with Your Family at Treasure Island Miniature Golf

Treasure Island Miniature Golf of Holden Beach will offer your family an entertaining and fun-filled afternoon of miniature golf. The unique themes of each hole will make you anxious to get to the next hole to see what challenge it has to offer. For more information, contact Treasure Island Mini Golf at (910) 842-4878.

Visit the South of the Border Attraction

While you are in Brunswick County and so close to the border between North Carolina and South Carolina, you may want to stop off Interstate-95 and check out the South of the Border attraction. South of the Border has a campground and a motel, a miniature theme park, shops, restaurants, a nightclub and more. As you are traveling either on Interstate-95 or the intersecting U.S. Highway 301-501, you are sure to see numerous signs advertising this famous attraction. You may want to stop and check it out - you can feel like you are in Mexico without even leaving the Carolinas! For more information, call South of the Border (a.k.a. Pedroland) at (843) 774.2411.

Learn How To Sail or Go Sightseeing with Priority Sailing

Priority Sailing of Southport offers both sailing lessons and sightseeing cruises of the area. Whether you want to learn how to sail or if you just want to relax while you tour the area, Priority Sailing can help! Both children and adults can learn to sail on their 52-foot cutter, Carolina Gale. A variety of sailing certification levels can be achieved when you learn from Priority sailing. A variety of sightseeing cruises are also available, including a Full Moon Cruise or Sunset Cruise or a Weekend Cruise Package. For more information, contact Priority Sailing at (910) 454-4479.

Attend the Annual Christmas by the Sea Festival

The Christmas by the Sea Festival, sponsored each year by the Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce, is an annual festival to celebrate the Christmas holiday. The moderate climate of the North Carolina Coast makes the weather beautiful in December, and this festival is a great way to celebrate! Fresh mistletoe and seashell ornaments are available for purchase at local shops, and oyster stuffing is a popular local holiday food. The festival occurs during three weekends of December and involves a variety of community organizations. A parade and tour of homes in Oak Island kicks off the festivities for the first weekend, and the second weekend takes visitors to Southport for a historic home tour, lighted boat parade, choral concert and a variety of great local shopping. Finally, the third weekend finishes the festival with a band concert and a variety of children's activities. For more information, contact the Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce at (800) 457-6964.

Visit the Old Brunswick Town State Historic Site/Fort Anderson

The Old Brunswick Town State Historic Site/Fort Anderson in Southport marks the first permanent European settlement located between Charleston and New Bern that was successful. Founded in 1726, Brunswick endured attacks from both Spain and Britain, and Fort Anderson was built in 1862 to help defend Wilmington. Today, visitors can still see Fort Anderson, whose earthworks are completely intact. The site is open year-round from Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free, and the site also has a visitor center, gift shop, research library, and more. For more information, contact the Old Brunswick Town State Historic Site/Fort Anderson at (910) 371-6613.

Enjoy a Thai Meal at Thai Peppers Restaurant

Thai Peppers Restaurant has been serving authentic Thai food in Southport for more than 13 years. Located in Historic Downtown Southport, Thai Peppers offers a variety of menu items and daily specials. Menu items include soups, salads, seafood, noodles, specialty curry and stir fry dishes. Carry-out is available, and they also offer catering and banquet facilities. For more information, contact Thai Peppers Restaurant at (910) 457-0095.

Watch Sea Turtle Nests

Brunswick County is one of the largest counties in North Carolina and is almost entirely surrounded by water, wetlands, and wooded areas. Because of the natural habitats found in Brunswick County, a variety of animals make their homes here. Sea turtles are no exception, and the endangered animals are protected by a variety of sea turtle protection programs that are in place in Brunswick County. A variety of volunteers monitor nests of sea turtle species, and during the June and July hatching season, volunteers watch the nests to ensure turtle hatchlings can make it safely to sea. If you happen to be in the area during the hatching season, you may be able to experience one of these amazing egg hatchings. For more information, contact the Ocean Isle Beach Turtle Watch Program at (910) 579-1016 or the Bald Head Island Turtle Sanctuary and Conservancy at (910) 457-0089.

Enjoy a Performance at the Odell Williamson Auditorium

The Odell Williamson Auditorium, located in Supply, is located on the campus of Brunswick Community College. This performing arts center is a state-of-the-art facility with 1,500 seats. A variety of educational and cultural activities are held in the auditorium each year, which was built by the citizens of Brunswick County for more than 3 million dollars. Major entertainers and local and regional theater companies perform at Odell Williamson each year. For more information about events at the Odell Williamson Auditorium, call (910) 755-7416.

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.

 

Oak Island Restaurants

Plaza Garibaldi
8004 Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

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

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

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

Little Bit's Grill
5902 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Bogey's Restaurant
5908 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

The Flying Pig Coffeehouse
6006 Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Oak Island Shopping

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

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

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

3 Cheers Party Rentals
5022 E Oak Island Drive
Suite #2
Oak Island, NC 28465

Pain
5119 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Oak Island Motorsports & More
5319 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Oak Island Pawn, Bait & Tackle Shop
5422 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

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

Brunswick Beaches Attractions

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

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

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

South Harbour Village
4909 Fish Factory Road
Southport, NC 28461

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

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

Fort Johnston
Intersection of Davis and Bay Streets
Southport, NC 28461

North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport
116 N Howe Street
Southport, NC 28461

Southport Historical Society
501 N Atlantic Avenue
Southport, NC 28461

Brunswick Beaches Activities

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

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

Ocean Rentals
4014 E Beach Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

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

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

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

Oak Island Golf Club
928 Caswell Beach Road
Oak Island, NC 28465

Endless Summer Sailing Cruises
4909 Fish Factory Road
South Harbour Village Marina
Southport, NC 28461

South Harbour Village
4909 Fish Factory Road
Southport, NC 28461

St. James Plantation
4006 St. James Drive
Southport, NC 28461

Sea Thriller Watersports, Inc.
5710 57th Place West
Oak Island, NC 28465

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

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