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Bald Head Island Pirate Invasion
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Market in the Park
July 31st, 2025 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM -
Poplar Grove Open Air Market
August 6th, 2025 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Visitors who are on the hunt for the postcard-perfect vacation rental in the heart of the Carolina Beach or Kure Beach area will find an enticing selection and plenty of friendly customer service when they rent through Victory Beach Vacations. Based...
5 Bedrooms | 3 Full Bathrooms2 Kings | 4 Twin-over-double Bunk Beds | 1 Twin Bed with a Twin TrundleOnly a short walk from the beach, you can smell the salt in the air when you arrive at SunBurns. Savor the ocean breeze on the partially covered...
- Oak Island
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 18
There’s an ocean of adventures waiting for visitors at the Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park. Featuring a full range of entertainment options including a water park, mini golf course, go karts, arcade, and so much more, veritably every visitor...
Managed by Brunswick Vacation Units in Ocean Isle BeachYour home away from home at the beach, ocean front complex with simple beach access and giant pool Your next vacation awaits at Coconut Cabana. Make sure to bring the whole family because...
- Ocean Isle Beach
- 6 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 16
Once you have your coastal recreational fishing license in hand, it’s time to start thinking about gear. Anglers will find tons of options when it comes to equipment for casting into the surf, from custom designed rods and reels at local...
While Downtown Southport has an ample supply of wide front porches to take a load off and enjoy a breeze, many longtime visitors attest there's no better place to relax than the Southport waterfront Park.
Downtown Southport visitors who want to learn more about this community’s essential role in North Carolina history, or who just want to enjoy a rainy day adventure that’s filled with maritime culture, can pay a visit to the engaging...
Nature lovers who want to take an in-depth and self-guided exploration of Southport's wild terrain can take an easy stroll down the "Marsh Walk." This long boardwalk that begins along Brunswick Avenue on the edges of the busy downtown ends...
Travelers by sea in search of an accommodating marina with plenty of access to the local coastal North Carolina sites will feel right at home at the Southport Marina. This destination is a worthy spot to drop anchor, as not only is the marina itself...
It's hard to confuse the Old Baldy Lighthouse with the other Carolina lighthouses that guard the Eastern Seaboard. The unique structure has undergone some interesting natural and manmade changes during its nearly 200 year lifespan, but many visitors...
Take a trip back in time without ever leaving the heart of Southport for a fascinating and educational visit to the stoic Old Brunswick County Jail Museum. Found within a multi-story brick building on the corner of Nash and Rhett Streets, this...
Fort Johnston is a remarkable visitors’ center and museum that has deep historic roots in the early years of Southport’s long and storied history. Located on the edge of the waterfront downtown area along Bay Street, the stoic and regal...
Cap off a leisurely day of exploring Southport with a scenic walk along the waterfront, courtesy of the Southport Pier and Riverwalk. Located on the edge of Howe and Bay Streets, and therefore easy to reach for veritably any Downtown Explorer...
The Bald Head Island Ferry Terminal is the gateway to exploring the small, but popular paradise of Bald Head Island. Located on the northern edge of the roughly 5 square mile island, and bordering the Cape Fear River, the terminal deposits visitors...
Renowned as a small but substantial piece of Southport’s history that was almost lost in the wake of 2016’s Hurricane Matthew, the Southport City Dock reopened to grand acclaim in the 2021, and has regained its reputation as a popular...
The North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport is one of three maritime museums sponsored by the state that lies along the eastern portion of NC. The Southport branch focuses on the maritime history of the lower Cape Fear River, and contains a...
Sail away on a fine adventure of the Cape Fear River and beyond with a lesson or charter that’s launched from Endless Summer Day Tours. Located on the edge of Downtown Southport next to the South Harbour Village Marina, and therefore within...
Island Bicycles offers the largest collection of state-of-the art bicycles and accessories in the Southport - Oak Island area. Conveniently located at 4324 Long Beach Rd, Island Bicycles has a large showroom that features bicycles...
Sail away on a picturesque and breezy tour of the Cape Fear River and admire all the on the-water attractions of the southern North Carolina coastline with a sailing excursion that’s lead by Kelly Allen Sailing. This tour company that’s...
La Polena's Southern style estate overlooking the Cape Fear River offers the perfect balance between a modern simplistic design and old world warmth. If you’re looking for something out of the ordinary, Southport’s Figurehead is...
At Morningstar Marinas, we offer a brand new fleet of Luxury Crest Tritoon boats that are perfect for exploring the ICW to the Cape Fear River at your leisure. You can dolphin watch in Southport, enjoy the clear water behind Oak Island, spend the...
The Old American Fish is a popular bar on the water’s edge of Southport that has a magnificent view and a unique and decades-long history. Located at the very end of Yacht Basin Drive, it’s an easy spot for downtown visitors to wind down...
Southport Boat Rentals offers half day, full day, and multi day rentals of their 21' Carolina Skiff 21 DLVs. These skiffs are rated at 14 passengers, but Southport Boat Rentals recommends up to 10 adults for comfort. The boats feature GPS units...
Visitors who want to enjoy an in-depth tour of Southport, but who want to hear all the stories that are attached to the historic buildings and waterfront, (and who’d prefer not to embark on miles of walking), can sign up for a friendly...
The Old Brunswick County Jail is a favorite stop along any historic Downtown Southport walking tour, as the early 1900s structure is chock-full of stories which span from its stately brick architecture to its original sprinklings of graffiti, still...
Southport Visitors who want to extend their in-town explorations to the waterfront borders and beyond can sign up for sailing lesson, stand-up paddle board (SUP) lesson or rental, or even a “Yoga on the Water” class through Southport...
The Historic Riverwalk in Downtown Southport will quickly introduce newcomers to the waterfront scene in this coastal community, and will surely instill a newfound appreciation and overall enthrallment with this scenic laid-back region.
Enjoy a completely unique tour of Southport in one of the most creative and souped-up golf carts on the island with an exploration that’s guided by Surf Tours of Southport. This cool company features area-wide tours that cover the downtown and...
The Adventure Kayak Company allows visitors to explore both the wilds of the Cape Fear environment as well as the heart of the Downtown Southport region through bike tours, kayak tours, and rentals that allow patrons to explore the cool adjacent...
Zeke's Island Coastal Reserve is found just south of the Fort Fisher State Recreation Area, and is one of the three original 1985 National Estuarine Research Reserve components dedicated by NOAA and the Division of Coastal Management. Encompassing a...