Things to do or not to do... it’s up to you!
If You Just Want To Chill Without Crowds...
Sunset Harbor is located parallel to Oak Island with the intercostal in between, Oak Island beaches are 15 minutes land, 5 minutes by water.. Our boat launch and fishing pier are within 1 mile, as well as our intercostal beach area. Enjoy watching the boats, dolphins, picnicing, launching your kayak or splashing in the waves.Remember to check the tides before venturing out to sea. Walking, bicycles, golf carts are the most popular form of transportation.
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdHistory, music, art, IPA, street musicians, festivals, shopping, local artists, bicycle bar tours.
207 locals recommend
Wilmington
History, music, art, IPA, street musicians, festivals, shopping, local artists, bicycle bar tours.
Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NEGhostwriter Designs
7 Verulam RdFort Caswell
Jurassic Mini Golf
2900 S Kings HwyParks
Middleton Park on Oak Island offers a Splash Pad, Friday night concerts, flea market on Monday
If you like ice cream, pizza, fresh seafood, music, uncrowded beaches, fun bars, history Oak Island is 15-20 away by car.
81 locals recommend
Oak Island
If you like ice cream, pizza, fresh seafood, music, uncrowded beaches, fun bars, history Oak Island is 15-20 away by car.
Holden Beach
Carolina Beach
Wilmington
Southport
Fishy Fishy Cafe
106 Yacht Basin DrAtmosphere, great food, worth the price if you enjoy fine dining. My favorite
49 locals recommend
Oliver's on the Cape Fear
101 W Bay StAtmosphere, great food, worth the price if you enjoy fine dining. My favorite
Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill
601 Ocean DrPirates Deck
5827 E Oak Island DrSit outside side, watching the waves, listening to music. By far the best restaurant on the beach!
67 locals recommend
Koko Cabana
705 Ocean DrSit outside side, watching the waves, listening to music. By far the best restaurant on the beach!
Island Way
1407 E Beach DrOn the ocean, next to the fishing pier.
Fresh catch of the day.
If you’re not in a hurry, want a “made to order” burger, hot dog, fresh shoestring french fries Fat Andy’s is a must go to!
15 locals recommend
Fat Andy's Burgers
4655 Long Beach Rd SEIf you’re not in a hurry, want a “made to order” burger, hot dog, fresh shoestring french fries Fat Andy’s is a must go to!
Provision Company
130 Yacht Basin DrLocal favorite, on the intercostal.
Ports of Call
116 N Howe StUnique menu, great atmosphere
Clem's Seafood
4351 Long Beach Rd SEFresh fish
A restaurant like no other, if you like to be abused verbally while enjoying a fun meal.
12 locals recommend
Dick's Last Resort - Myrtle Beach
4700 Hwy 17 SA restaurant like no other, if you like to be abused verbally while enjoying a fun meal.
Oak Island Recreation Center
3003 E Oak Island DrGreen Swamp Preserve
673 Green Swamp Road NorthwestMiddleton Park
102 E Dolphin DrSplash Pad
Sports
Golf, boating, skydiving, etc
Lockwood Folly Country Club
19 Clubhouse Dr SWSkydive Coastal Carolinas
4019 Long Beach Rd SEOak Island Fishing Charters
133 NW 5th StWine Rack
102 W Brown StOak Island Pier
705 Ocean DrCarolina National Golf Club
1643 Goley Hewett Rd SEOrganic smoothies, vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options groceries
Organic groceries, CBD, health care, local artist.
Inergy Market
8310 E Oak Island DrLocally owned and operated, good caring people.
Koko Cabana
705 Ocean DrDuffer's Bar & Grill
5051-10 Main StKai-Joe's
4722 E Oak Island DrSightseeing
Tell them to go to bhicarts.com. to reserve one. There are no refunds so make sure they aren't changing plans
73 locals recommend
Bald Head Island
Tell them to go to bhicarts.com. to reserve one. There are no refunds so make sure they aren't changing plans
Fort Fisher Ferry
1301 Ferry Rd SEDay trip to Kure, NC Aquarium, Carolina Beach.
The Swamp Park- Zip Line and ATV Center
5550 Watts Rd SWAdventure
Bald Head Island
Green Swamp Preserve
673 Green Swamp Road NorthwestNorth Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport
204 E Moore StGreen Swamp Preserve
673 Green Swamp Road NorthwestFranklin Square Park
130 E West StMusic, crafts,
Fort Fisher Ferry
1301 Ferry Rd SENorth Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport
204 E Moore StEntertainment Movie Theater
Surf Cinemas
4836 Long Beach Rd SESurf Cinemas
4836 Long Beach Rd SEOak Island Jungle Golf
6321 E Oak Island DrAdventure
Sky Diving, Zip Lining, Charters etc
Skydive Coastal Carolinas
4019 Long Beach Rd SEZipQuest Waterfall & Treetop Adventure
533 Carvers Falls RdOak Island Fishing Charters
133 NW 5th StSkydive Coastal Carolinas
4019 Long Beach Rd SE