Kerri And Doug’s Guidebook
Food scene
Pepperoni Grill at the Beach
4320 E Beach DrKai-Joe's
4722 E Oak Island DrIsland Way
1407 E Beach DrTranquil Harbour Restaurant & Bar
5908 E Oak Island DrIsland Jo Coffee & Cafe
7916 E Oak Island DrWe usually have order sheets in the cap catcher on the blue pantry.
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OKI Scoop Shop and Donuts
4922 E Oak Island DrWe usually have order sheets in the cap catcher on the blue pantry.
Bob's Dogs
8903 E Oak Island DrA must if you like hot dogs!
Family packs are great! Call an hour before to order. Seriously the best hushpuppies with cinnamon honey butter.
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BBQ House
5002 E Oak Island DrFamily packs are great! Call an hour before to order. Seriously the best hushpuppies with cinnamon honey butter.
Do yourself a favor and have breakfast here. Best to get there before 8:30.
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Old Bridge Diner
132 Country Club DrDo yourself a favor and have breakfast here. Best to get there before 8:30.
Best granola! Also on a non beach day, you can go see the kitchen and watch them cook the granola!
Hippie Chick Granola Co.
6402 E Oak Island DrBest granola! Also on a non beach day, you can go see the kitchen and watch them cook the granola!
Great street tacos. Great views near the marina.
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Rusty Hooks Dockside Grill
4907 Fish Factory RdGreat street tacos. Great views near the marina.
Usually no wait even during busy times. Great views.
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Provision Company
130 Yacht Basin DrUsually no wait even during busy times. Great views.
My go to in Southport. Great views and usually shorter waits
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Frying Pan
319 W Bay StMy go to in Southport. Great views and usually shorter waits
Sunset Slush OKI & Sandcastles: Sweets & Treats
6006 E Oak Island DrGreat for old style Italian ices.
Can purchase fresh to cook or already prepared seafood. Our go to.
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Pelican Seafood
6235 E Oak Island DrCan purchase fresh to cook or already prepared seafood. Our go to.
Ruby's Coffeehouse & Eatery
705 Ocean DrKoko Cabana
705 Ocean DrLocal "dive" bar that the "tourists don't know about. Solid food choice in a pinch.
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Chaser's Sports Bar & Grill
8520 E Oak Island DrLocal "dive" bar that the "tourists don't know about. Solid food choice in a pinch.
The "nicest" restaurant in Southport. Upscale menu. Pricier than the rest.
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Oliver's on the Cape Fear
101 W Bay StThe "nicest" restaurant in Southport. Upscale menu. Pricier than the rest.
A MUST if you love burgers! Featured in May 2022 Our State Magazine!
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Pepperoni Grill at the Beach
4320 E Beach DrA MUST if you love burgers! Featured in May 2022 Our State Magazine!
Hands down THE best ice cream on the island. Cookie Monster is my favorite!
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Lil & John's Sweetreat Ice Cream Parlor
6324 E Oak Island DrHands down THE best ice cream on the island. Cookie Monster is my favorite!
Probably the fanciest restaurant in the area. Wonderful service, great food. Make reservations far in advance.
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Joseph's Italian Bistro & Chop House
5003 O'Quinn Blvd SEProbably the fanciest restaurant in the area. Wonderful service, great food. Make reservations far in advance.
Great fresh baked goods. GIANT cinnamon buns!!
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Nancy Jo's Homemade Bakery
8600 E Oak Island DrGreat fresh baked goods. GIANT cinnamon buns!!
49th Street Bar & Grill
4901 East Oak Island DriveThe giant pretzel appetizer is a must.
Seaside Mermaid
6102 East Oak Island DriveAnother great choice for delicious freshly baked goods.
Yes. It’s true. THE Lonerider is here on the island.
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Lonerider at Oak Island
57th Place WestYes. It’s true. THE Lonerider is here on the island.
The most delicious baked good, ice cream and shakes. Try the blueberry french toast bake!
Seaside Mermaid
6102 East Oak Island DriveThe most delicious baked good, ice cream and shakes. Try the blueberry french toast bake!
Paul's of Oak Island
5419 East Oak Island DriveGreat place for food and spirits. Open to 11pm!!
Fixins OKI
8300 East Oak Island DriveAnother great breakfast option.
Candy Girl
8317 East Oak Island DriveSweet little candy shop!!
Shopping
Cute little antique shop with new and used items. Also a Hoarders Too closer to the house.
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The Hoarders, Inc
8600 E Oak Island DrCute little antique shop with new and used items. Also a Hoarders Too closer to the house.
Eagles Beachwear
5802 E Oak Island DrGet all your beach needs!!
Publix Super Market at Oak Island Marketplace
5003 E Oak Island DrBeach Life OKI
5801 E Oak Island DrOak Island ABC Store
5402 E Oak Island DrClose to the house for all you cocktail needs!
Local bait and tackle. More expensive than Dutchmans but half the drive.
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Oak Island Restaurant
6302 E Oak Island DrLocal bait and tackle. More expensive than Dutchmans but half the drive.
Parks/outdoors
Friday night concerts in the summer 6-9pm
Artisans market Monday’s 8-1 in the summer.
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Middleton Park
102 E Dolphin DrFriday night concerts in the summer 6-9pm
Artisans market Monday’s 8-1 in the summer.
Ocean Crest Fishing Pier
1409 E Beach Dr40th Street Inlet Park
151 SE 40th StPublic Kayak Launch
198 SE 31st StIf you plan to fish at all, worth the longer drive to go here. Cheap and have the most current fishing news.
Dutchman Creek Bait & Tackle
4019 Long Beach Rd SEIf you plan to fish at all, worth the longer drive to go here. Cheap and have the most current fishing news.
Great place to fish. Bottom fish with fish bites on a Carolina rig.
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Veterans Park
1408 E Yacht DrGreat place to fish. Bottom fish with fish bites on a Carolina rig.
Píer de Oak Island
705 Ocean DrThe pier closer to the East end of the island.
OKI Paddle Co.
8800 East Oak Island DriveBike, Paddle Board and Kayak Rentals
Nature center and another fishing dock on the ICW.
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Oak Island Nature Center
5202 E Yacht DrNature center and another fishing dock on the ICW.
Sightseeing
Farol de Oak Island
300a Caswell Beach RdFort Caswell
Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site
8884 St Phillips Rd SEFort Fisher State Historic Site
1610 Fort Fisher Blvd SOak Island Nature Center
5202 E Yacht DrGreat little place for the kids.
The Point
A must for sea shell hunting and sunsets!!
Oak Island Ocean Education Center - NEW
4902 East Beach DriveGreat little free educational place for the kids!!
Entertainment
Oak Island Jungle Golf
6321 E Oak Island DrSurf Cinemas
4836 Long Beach Rd SE60 minute ghost tour of Southport. $10. Book on their website. Nightly at 8pm.
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Old South Tour Company
101 W Bay St60 minute ghost tour of Southport. $10. Book on their website. Nightly at 8pm.
Second Wind
New ownership 2021. Great local bar with live music and pool tables.
City/town information
Visit historic Southport. Great shopping, walkable town, waterfront restaurants. Must visit the Christmas House!!
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Southport
Visit historic Southport. Great shopping, walkable town, waterfront restaurants. Must visit the Christmas House!!
Health
Haven Halo Salt Therapy and Wellness
58 Physicians Drive NorthwestPerfect for relaxation or massage.