Our Favorite Oak Island Things

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Our Favorite Oak Island Things

Food scene

We love this place. BBQ is delicious- mac and cheese is always a winner. Corn nuggets and the hush puppies are awesome! If they are busy...be sure to order take out- and they offer PINTS! CLOSED SUNDAYS!
42 locals recommend
BBQ House
5002 E Oak Island Dr
42 locals recommend
We love this place. BBQ is delicious- mac and cheese is always a winner. Corn nuggets and the hush puppies are awesome! If they are busy...be sure to order take out- and they offer PINTS! CLOSED SUNDAYS!
We love this place- but it is only open for breakfast and lunch (until 2 pm) and not on Sunday! Burgers, waffles, clam chowder, everything is great! SWEET TEA is the very best! Reasonably priced too. They can get busy, but offer a "paging" service- that reaches across the way to the artisian center.
37 locals recommend
Old Bridge Diner
132 Country Club Dr
37 locals recommend
We love this place- but it is only open for breakfast and lunch (until 2 pm) and not on Sunday! Burgers, waffles, clam chowder, everything is great! SWEET TEA is the very best! Reasonably priced too. They can get busy, but offer a "paging" service- that reaches across the way to the artisian center.
Nice little spot- but they get super busy! Burgers are also good! Again...not open Sundays.
21 locals recommend
Bob's Dogs
8903 E Oak Island Dr
21 locals recommend
Nice little spot- but they get super busy! Burgers are also good! Again...not open Sundays.
***Update*** The building is currently up for sale and as of now is open for the 2024 season. Be sure and check their days/hours!** Great for fresh seafood! We always get our seafood here and make our own "pot" at home. They will also steam it for you for a minimal charge and put Old Bay Seasoning on it too.
18 locals recommend
Pelican Seafood
6235 E Oak Island Dr
18 locals recommend
***Update*** The building is currently up for sale and as of now is open for the 2024 season. Be sure and check their days/hours!** Great for fresh seafood! We always get our seafood here and make our own "pot" at home. They will also steam it for you for a minimal charge and put Old Bay Seasoning on it too.
Delicious. This place gets crowded! Outdoor seating is so nice!
84 locals recommend
Shagger Jacks
8004 E Oak Island Dr
84 locals recommend
Delicious. This place gets crowded! Outdoor seating is so nice!
Always PACKED! :) More of a food "stand" than a restaurant...fyi.
72 locals recommend
Kai-Joe's
4722 E Oak Island Dr
72 locals recommend
Always PACKED! :) More of a food "stand" than a restaurant...fyi.
Island Way Restaurant - on the oceanfront. A bit pricier- but not crazy. Classier casual.
85 locals recommend
Island Way
1407 E Beach Dr
85 locals recommend
Island Way Restaurant - on the oceanfront. A bit pricier- but not crazy. Classier casual.
A great place for pizza. Be aware that they get SUPER backed up during peak times (especially Friday and Saturday nights.) They ARE open SUNDAYS!
14 locals recommend
Domino's Pizza
5001 East Oak Island Drive
14 locals recommend
A great place for pizza. Be aware that they get SUPER backed up during peak times (especially Friday and Saturday nights.) They ARE open SUNDAYS!
We have yet to personally try- but everyone is raving. Very pricey.
8 locals recommend
Salt64
6404 East Oak Island Drive
8 locals recommend
We have yet to personally try- but everyone is raving. Very pricey.
Candy Girl
The very plumpest and best donuts on the island. They also have coffee -freshly served or ground/bagged, icecream - waffle cones too, assorted cakes/chocolates. Expect to pay a but more than your average donut shop.
Seaside Mermaid
The very plumpest and best donuts on the island. They also have coffee -freshly served or ground/bagged, icecream - waffle cones too, assorted cakes/chocolates. Expect to pay a but more than your average donut shop.
Seafood is delicious. Gets busy!
109 locals recommend
Provision Company
130 Yacht Basin Dr
109 locals recommend
Seafood is delicious. Gets busy!
Casual adult type atmosphere. Can sit outside and view the ocean.
67 locals recommend
Koko Cabana
705 Ocean Dr
67 locals recommend
Casual adult type atmosphere. Can sit outside and view the ocean.
Check out Moore's Dog's. The food is great and the owner is a super person. (He is currently caring for a family member with health issues. So, you might want to call before you go.)
Moore Dogs and More
Check out Moore's Dog's. The food is great and the owner is a super person. (He is currently caring for a family member with health issues. So, you might want to call before you go.)

Entertainment

A great time for families! We have personally seen baby alligators in their pond!
33 locals recommend
Oak Island Jungle Golf
6321 E Oak Island Dr
33 locals recommend
A great time for families! We have personally seen baby alligators in their pond!
For a rainy day
34 locals recommend
Ingram Planetarium
7625 High Market St
34 locals recommend
For a rainy day
First run movies at an inexpensive ticket price. "Vintage" vibe.
21 locals recommend
Surf Cinemas
4836 Long Beach Rd SE
21 locals recommend
First run movies at an inexpensive ticket price. "Vintage" vibe.
14 locals recommend
Planet Fun & Starz Grille Family Entertainment and Bowling Center
349 Whiteville Rd NW
14 locals recommend
10 locals recommend
Oak Island Par 3 Golf Course At South Harbour
4188 Vanessa Dr SE
10 locals recommend
550 locals recommend
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead Rd
550 locals recommend
36 locals recommend
Oak Island Golf Club
928 Caswell Beach Rd
36 locals recommend
Middleton Park is the heart of the Oak Island community. It features a playgound, splashpad, picnic, shelters, tennis courts, pickleball courts, basketball court, soccer field, softball field, and open park area. It also is home to dozens of local festivals, sporting events, concerts, farmers market, Christmas Tree lighting, and many, more events!
39 locals recommend
Middleton Park
102 E Dolphin Dr
39 locals recommend
Middleton Park is the heart of the Oak Island community. It features a playgound, splashpad, picnic, shelters, tennis courts, pickleball courts, basketball court, soccer field, softball field, and open park area. It also is home to dozens of local festivals, sporting events, concerts, farmers market, Christmas Tree lighting, and many, more events!
Your kids will enjoy skateboarding or scootering here. Please wear protective gear. Just opened!
Kevin Bell Skate Park
Your kids will enjoy skateboarding or scootering here. Please wear protective gear. Just opened!

Shopping

A great spot to shop.
Habitat For Humanity
4170 Long Beach Rd SE
A great spot to shop.
This is a great place to order groceries (etc) ahead of time and either get pick up or delivery. You can set a pick up date/time while you are still in your home location- which is great- and then do pick up. I always hate wasting time hunting around a new grocery store looking for items- so this really helps. You can also add other items besides groceries. A real helper. Plus- a bit cheaper than Publix or Food Lion (both on the Island.)
13 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
1675 N Howe St
13 locals recommend
This is a great place to order groceries (etc) ahead of time and either get pick up or delivery. You can set a pick up date/time while you are still in your home location- which is great- and then do pick up. I always hate wasting time hunting around a new grocery store looking for items- so this really helps. You can also add other items besides groceries. A real helper. Plus- a bit cheaper than Publix or Food Lion (both on the Island.)

Sightseeing

So beautiful. A wonderful photo opportunity!
126 locals recommend
Oak Island Lighthouse
300a Caswell Beach Rd
126 locals recommend
So beautiful. A wonderful photo opportunity!
Take the ferry.
73 locals recommend
Bald Head Island
73 locals recommend
Take the ferry.
Further away.
8 locals recommend
Fort Fisher
Fort Fisher
8 locals recommend
Further away.
Always great sunsets here!
33 locals recommend
The Point
33 locals recommend
Always great sunsets here!
The place you are - the best for sunsets, beach walks, and relaxing! Bike or walk just down the road to the first beach access- where the golf carts are. There is no cost to park if you bike or walk!
Oak Island, North Carolina, USA
The place you are - the best for sunsets, beach walks, and relaxing! Bike or walk just down the road to the first beach access- where the golf carts are. There is no cost to park if you bike or walk!
37 locals recommend
Ocean Crest Fishing Pier
1409 E Beach Dr
37 locals recommend
Southport Fishing Pier
178 E Bay St
20 locals recommend
Old Baldy Lighthouse & Smith Island Museum
101 Light House Wynd
20 locals recommend
59 locals recommend
Oak Island Pier
705 Ocean Dr
59 locals recommend
28 locals recommend
Bald Head Island Ferry
1301 Ferry Rd SE
28 locals recommend
A bit of a drive- but you can do boat tours, atv tours, zip lines...and check out the alligators.
55 locals recommend
The Swamp Park- Zip Line and ATV Center
5550 Watts Rd SW
55 locals recommend
A bit of a drive- but you can do boat tours, atv tours, zip lines...and check out the alligators.

City/town information

Wonderful places to eat right on the water. Saint Nick Nacks...great shopping.
74 locals recommend
Calabash
74 locals recommend
Wonderful places to eat right on the water. Saint Nick Nacks...great shopping.
Ferry over. Visit the shops!
73 locals recommend
Bald Head Island
73 locals recommend
Ferry over. Visit the shops!

Groceries

Grocery store
21 locals recommend
Lowes Foods of Oak Island
2829 Midway Rd SE
21 locals recommend
Grocery store
Groceries- again check their hours!
32 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Oak Island Marketplace
5003 E Oak Island Dr
32 locals recommend
Groceries- again check their hours!
Groceries (typically open later than Publix- but be sure and check.)
53 locals recommend
Food Lion
5901 E Oak Island Dr
53 locals recommend
Groceries (typically open later than Publix- but be sure and check.)
A good place to do grocery pickup. Weekend pickup is typically busy.
Walmart Supercenter
A good place to do grocery pickup. Weekend pickup is typically busy.