Guidebook for Oak Island
Food Scene
Pirates Deck
5827 E Oak Island DrFun spot with outdoor eating and a good menu.
Oak Island Restaurant
6302 E Oak Island DrGood seafood, family atmosphere.
Fish Factory Road Southeast
Fish Factory Road SoutheastA great place to eat located on the inter coastal waterway.
Located across the street from the beach and offers pizza by the slice, sandwiches and salads.
88 locals recommend
Pepperoni Grill at the Beach
4320 E Beach DrLocated across the street from the beach and offers pizza by the slice, sandwiches and salads.
Nancy Jo's Homemade Bakery
8600 E Oak Island DrYummy bakery treats!
A little pricy but the food is wonderful and it sits right on the beach.
85 locals recommend
Island Way
1407 E Beach DrA little pricy but the food is wonderful and it sits right on the beach.
Good quiche and other breakfast items. Also open for lunch.
52 locals recommend
Island Jo Coffee & Cafe
7916 E Oak Island DrGood quiche and other breakfast items. Also open for lunch.
Russell's Place Restaurant
5700 E Oak Island DrGood breakfast and lunches.
Local place near the old Bridge. Good breakfast and lunch. Frequented by the locals.
37 locals recommend
Old Bridge Diner
132 Country Club DrLocal place near the old Bridge. Good breakfast and lunch. Frequented by the locals.
Fishy Fishy Cafe
106 Yacht Basin DrGreat seafood and right on the water!
Dead End Saloon Fish Factory Grille
4907 Fish Factory Road SoutheastGood food, fun vibe.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill
601 Ocean DrFun atmosphere, live music, etc.
Sightseeing
Oak Island Lighthouse
300a Caswell Beach RdFort Caswell
Fort Fisher State Historic Site
1610 Fort Fisher Blvd SNorth Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdThere is a ferry to the island but no cars allowed. When you arrive you can rent a golf cart or bicycles. There is a lighthouse, beautiful beaches and a conservancy.
73 locals recommend
Bald Head Island
There is a ferry to the island but no cars allowed. When you arrive you can rent a golf cart or bicycles. There is a lighthouse, beautiful beaches and a conservancy.
High Tide Helicopters
4345 Airport Rd SEA great way to see all the beautiful sights from the air.
Entertainment & Activities
Great fishing or just walk out on the pier and enjoy the sights. There are also Sunday church services on the pier during the summer at 8:00 AM.
37 locals recommend
Ocean Crest Fishing Pier
1409 E Beach Dr Great fishing or just walk out on the pier and enjoy the sights. There are also Sunday church services on the pier during the summer at 8:00 AM.
Skydive Coastal Carolinas
4019 Long Beach Rd SESmall but great in case of rain. Prices are good and the popcorn is fresh!
21 locals recommend
Surf Cinemas
4836 Long Beach Rd SESmall but great in case of rain. Prices are good and the popcorn is fresh!
Shopping
Hope Chest
5602 E Oak Island DrGreat thrift store!
Southport
Great little shops, antique stores and restaurants.
Essentials
Lowes Foods of Oak Island
2829 Midway Rd SE Located just across the new bridge on the West end.
Food Lion
5901 E Oak Island DrLocated midway on the island.
Parks & Nature
This is a place where Injured sea birds are taken and treated until they are able to be released back into the wild.
Sea Biscuit Shelter
1638 E Beach DrThis is a place where Injured sea birds are taken and treated until they are able to be released back into the wild.
A great place for children to learn about the ocean and sea turtles etc.
16 locals recommend
Oak Island Nature Center
5202 E Yacht DrA great place for children to learn about the ocean and sea turtles etc.