Ships Bounty

Four Bedroom Oceanview House, Located in Oak Island

Fly a Kite

The beach is a great place to fly a kite, because of the open spaces and beautiful surroundings. Whether you fly a regular kite to mark your beach spot or you want the challenge of flying a stunt kite, you will enjoy doing so on the beaches of Brunswick County! For your safety, you will want to head to a clear area that is free of power lines and other obstructions. If you need to purchase a kite, some of the local shops may have some to choose from, or you can visit the Blowing in the Wind store in Wilmington, which can be reached at (888) 691-8034.

Get a Unique Nautical Souvenir from Cape Fear Jewelers

Many women enjoy getting a piece of jewelry from the area to act as their souvenir, so after they are not on vacation anymore they can always be reminded of their fun vacation times. If you want to get a jewelry souvenir that will remind you of Brunswick County, Cape Fear Jewelers has just what you are looking for! Located in Southport, Cape Fear Jewelers has a variety of 14-carat gold nautical jewelry. They also have a selection of other jewelry, including diamonds, gemstones, silver, and more. One of their unique nautical pieces will make the perfect souvenir for you! For more information, contact Cape Fear Jewelers at (910) 457-5299.

Travel To Myrtle Beach For Some Fun at the Grand Prix Family Thrill Park

Just a short drive from Brunswick County, your family may enjoy spending an afternoon at the Myrtle Beach Grand Prix Family Thrill Park. This adventure park offers a variety of rides and go-carts. Some features of the park include junior racers, 2-seaters and bumper boats. The Myrtle Beach Grand Prix Family Thrill Park is located at 3900 Highway 17 South and can be reached at (843) 238-4783.

View Area Art at the Southport Art Museum

The Southport Art Museum, located in Southport, offers a variety of art that is from different eras of North Carolina's history. You can begin your journey through the Museum by viewing early art of Native Americans, Scrimshaw, Early Explorers and Local Pirates. If you enjoy nautical themes, you will like the displays of Cape Fear Lighthouses, Early Maritime, Ships in a Bottle and Model Ships. Art from past wars is also displayed, which features the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. Whatever your interest in art, the Southport Art Museum will have something on display to suit you! The Museum is open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and admission is free. For more information or for tour reservations, call (910) 457-6166.

Enjoy an Outdoor "Concerts on the Coast" Performance

The Concerts on the Coast is a summer concert series that take place in Southport, Holden Beach and Ocean Isle Beach. In Southport, the performances are held in Franklin Park on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. between June and September. In Holden Beach, the concerts are held at the Intracoastal Waterway Stage on Jordan Boulevard on Sunday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. between May and September. In Ocean Isle Beach, the concerts are held at the Museum of Coastal Carolina on Friday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. between May and September. For more information, contact Concerts on the Coast at (800) 222-4790.

Take an Art Class from the Associated Artists of Southport

The Associated Artists of Southport is a non-profit organization that is housed in the Franklin Square Gallery. The group educates and promotes original art within the community, and offers various workshops and competitions held throughout the year. Drawing and painting classes are held on Monday through Friday, and pottery classes are also held in the facility. Classes and other activities for children are also offered. For more information, contact the Associated Artists of Southport at (910) 278-5562.

Spend an Afternoon at the Myrtle Beach Pavilion Amusement Park

The Myrtle Beach Pavilion Amusement Park, located in Myrtle Beach at Ocean Boulevard and Ninth Avenue North, has a variety of fun rides, games and activities that can be enjoyed by the entire family. The park, which is open from the middle of March through the middle of September, offers a variety of 40 rides, 25 games, gift shops, an arcade, a haunted house, and more! Also on site is a nightclub for those under 21 years old, which is called The Attic. For more information, contact the Myrtle Beach Pavilion Amusement Park at (800) 819-2282.

Go Running or Walking in the Area

A great way to get some exercise in the Brunswick County area while enjoying the local scenery and wildlife. There are a few organizations in the area that promote running and walking. The Brunswick County Parks and Recreation Walking Club at (800) 222-4790 encourages you to keep a daily record of the number of miles walked, with prizes rewarded at the end of the year. In Southport, the Southport Parks and Recreation Department at (910) 457-7923 works the same way, where walkers keep track of their miles and are given prizes at the end of the year. Of course, many of the area beaches and sidewalks also offer great opportunities for running and walking.

Visit the Coastal Grand of Myrtle Beach

If you enjoy shopping and want to visit Myrtle Beach while you are in the area, the Coastal Grand shopping mall in Myrtle Beach is just the place for you! This mall was built on 170 acres in 2004 and has five large department stores and 120 other stores. Located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 17 Bypass and U.S. Highway 501, the Coastal Grand consists of 1.5 million square feet of shopping fun. In addition to the numerous stores found at the mall, a food court and a movie complex are also found here. For more information, contact the Coastal Grand-Myrtle Beach at (843) 839-9100.

Attend a Cape Fear Yacht Club Event

The Cape Fear Yacht Club is based in Southport and began in 1993 by area residents who appreciate the boating industry and wanted to have an organization with other members who shared their interests. Today, the Cape Fear Yacht Club is an active area organization that has various events each year. Regattas to support charity causes like their Leukemia Cup Regatta in May, summer sailing yacht racing and the annual "Blessing of the Fleet" ceremony are among some of the exciting things the Yacht Club does each year. For more information about attending some of these events, or about possible membership, contact the Cape Fear Yacht Club at (910) 845-2860.

 

Oak Island Restaurants

Captain Stanley's Seafood Restaurant
5515 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

Oak Island Sub Shop & Deli
5705 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Russell's Place Restaurant
5700 E Oak Island Drive
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 Barbeque House
5002 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

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

Turtle Island Restaurant & Catering
6220 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Pizza Shack
6212 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Oak Island Shopping

The End
106 SE 58th Street
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

Burlington Outlet
5817 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Eagles Beachwear & Sport Shop
5802 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Pain
5119 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Bubba's
5825 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Lucia's Gifts
5820 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

J. Huffman
5818 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Oak Island Senior Craft Shop
5918 E Oak Island Drive
PO Box 61
Oak Island, NC 28465

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

Island Gift Baskets
6018 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Brunswick Beaches Attractions

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

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

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

South Harbour Village
4909 Fish Factory Road
Southport, NC 28461

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

The Old Brunswick County Jail
501 N Atlantic Avenue
Southport Historical Society
Southport, NC 28461

Brunswick Beaches Activities

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

Ocean Rentals
4014 E Beach Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

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

Privateer Charters
104 SE 25th 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

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

Oak Island Fun Park
4434 Long Beach Road SE
Southport, NC 28461

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

Cattail Cruises & Tours
4320 Southport Supply Road SE, Suite #600
Southport, NC 28461

Priority Sailing Academy
5900 Dutchman Creek Road
Southport, NC 28461

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