Suite Francis - Guidebook
Food scene
If you're looking for good local seafood, this is a place to try. Right on the water and low key.
15 locals recommend
Capt. Bob Beck’s Marina Cafe
110 S Marine BlvdIf you're looking for good local seafood, this is a place to try. Right on the water and low key.
Plaza Del Mariachi
101 Parkwood DriveExcellent Mexican Food.
Kettle Diner
300 Marine BlvdGood Local Food.
Angie's
233 South Marine BoulevardGood Local Food
Riverview Cafe
119 Hall Point RdGood Seafood, a little more pricier then the Marina Cafe.
If you go South to the Aquarium in Fort Fisher. You have to stop here for seafood. This is the best around and they even have a painting on the wall of a boat that will point at you no matter where you stand in the room.
58 locals recommend
Jack Mackerels Island Grill
113 K AvenueIf you go South to the Aquarium in Fort Fisher. You have to stop here for seafood. This is the best around and they even have a painting on the wall of a boat that will point at you no matter where you stand in the room.
Nice local restaurant. They have local music sometimes on the weekends. Get there early to be sure to get a parking spot.
21 locals recommend
Saltwater Grill
99 W Church StNice local restaurant. They have local music sometimes on the weekends. Get there early to be sure to get a parking spot.
Absolutely a must see! They have hay rides in the fall and lots to see here. If you love country cooking, you have to try this place! You will love it!! They even have a country store and a little bakery.
19 locals recommend
Mike's Farm
1600 Haw Branch RdAbsolutely a must see! They have hay rides in the fall and lots to see here. If you love country cooking, you have to try this place! You will love it!! They even have a country store and a little bakery.
Sightseeing
This park is within walking distance, right around the corner from the house. There is a boat dock at the end of the park, frisbee golf course, baseball fields, and lots of playgrounds for the kids.
7 locals recommend
Northeast Creek Park
910 Corbin StThis park is within walking distance, right around the corner from the house. There is a boat dock at the end of the park, frisbee golf course, baseball fields, and lots of playgrounds for the kids.
If you have base access, this is a good beach to go to. The parking is free and it is only about 20-30 minutes from the house.
13 locals recommend
Onslow Beach
If you have base access, this is a good beach to go to. The parking is free and it is only about 20-30 minutes from the house.
This is another beach to visit. If you do not have access to the Marine Corp base, I would suggest this one. You will have to pay for a lot of the parking along this beach via their app, however there are a couple of public parking area's that are free that have bathrooms.
80 locals recommend
Topsail Beach
This is another beach to visit. If you do not have access to the Marine Corp base, I would suggest this one. You will have to pay for a lot of the parking along this beach via their app, however there are a couple of public parking area's that are free that have bathrooms.
This is a nice aquarium along the ocean. It is about a 1 - 1.5 hours drive South, but worth the trip.
550 locals recommend
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdThis is a nice aquarium along the ocean. It is about a 1 - 1.5 hours drive South, but worth the trip.
This is another aquarium that is North from the home. It is about an hour away as well. Just search for Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. It is a nice drive along Emerald Isle too.
12 locals recommend
Pine Knoll Shores
This is another aquarium that is North from the home. It is about an hour away as well. Just search for Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. It is a nice drive along Emerald Isle too.
Things to do.
If your into escape rooms, this is a local one that is about 15 minutes from the house.
7 locals recommend
Cracked It! Escape Games
559 Freedom WayIf your into escape rooms, this is a local one that is about 15 minutes from the house.
Altitude Trampoline Park
1030 Henderson Dr This is a cool trampoline park that is close by.
If you want to rent jet ski's, there are a couple of places up on Emerald Isle. Just drive up the coast and you will see them.
61 locals recommend
Emerald Isle
If you want to rent jet ski's, there are a couple of places up on Emerald Isle. Just drive up the coast and you will see them.
If you have base access, you can rent canoes, body boards, boats and all types of water sports equipment here.
Outdoor Adventures
West RoadIf you have base access, you can rent canoes, body boards, boats and all types of water sports equipment here.
This is a good local 18 hole golf course. Some of the holes are in a low/wet area so if it has been raining a lot expect it to be a bit wet.
Bear Trail Golf
237 SW Plantation DrThis is a good local 18 hole golf course. Some of the holes are in a low/wet area so if it has been raining a lot expect it to be a bit wet.
Paradise Point Golf Course
Bldg 2015If you have base access, here is a golf course on base.
Jacksonville Country Club
2201 Country Club RoadAnother local Golf Course
Local arcade type of place. The have bowling and all types of indoor games.
66 locals recommend
Mac Daddy's
130 Golfin Dolphin DrLocal arcade type of place. The have bowling and all types of indoor games.
Local bar. They normally have live music on Friday/Saturday night and also have outdoor cornhole boards.
24 locals recommend
34° North Bar
1106 Cedar Point BlvdLocal bar. They normally have live music on Friday/Saturday night and also have outdoor cornhole boards.
The only pier on Topsail. You can walk out on the pier and even fish off the pier if you like. They are open all night. If you have time, try night fishing. They have poles you can rent too.
38 locals recommend
Seaview Pier
124 Fishing Pier LnThe only pier on Topsail. You can walk out on the pier and even fish off the pier if you like. They are open all night. If you have time, try night fishing. They have poles you can rent too.
Another Escape Room. They even have one that will take the majority of the day as you go around town figuring out the clues.
35 locals recommend
Topsail Escape Room
328A N Topsail DrAnother Escape Room. They even have one that will take the majority of the day as you go around town figuring out the clues.
North Shore Golf
101 N Shore DrVery nice local golf course close to the water.
Lynnwood Park Zoo
1071 Wells RdLocal zoo. Not too bad.
Equine Country USA
1259 McCallister RdNice county park. They have horses and trails to walk.
Great local park. They have a ferry that takes you out to Bear Island where you can spend a day on the beach or just walk around the beach. Bring beach shoes and some water.
66 locals recommend
Hammocks Beach State Park
1572 State Rd 1511Great local park. They have a ferry that takes you out to Bear Island where you can spend a day on the beach or just walk around the beach. Bring beach shoes and some water.
Local swap meet type place. Tons of booths with all types of things for sale at a decent price.
The Foundry
703 Bell Fork RdLocal swap meet type place. Tons of booths with all types of things for sale at a decent price.