Oak Island
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Get in
Most visitors come by car and get around by car or bike.
See
- Oak Island Lighthouse, located at the U.S. Coast Guard Station Oak Island in Caswell Beach was completed in 1958 and stands 169 ft.
- Oak Island Nature Center & Register Park, Overlooking the marsh and Intracoastal Waterway, located at E Yacht Dr and NE 52nd St the Oak Island Nature Center offers a wide range of educational activities for children and adults alike.
Animals at the Nature Center as of 6/28/2008: dove, blue jay, boat-tailed grackle, 2 parakeets, 4 ferrets, 5 sugar gliders, chinchilla, guinea pig, flying squirrel, rat and 3 opossums. (Open: W-Su noon-5PM)
- Old Brunswick Town, a colonial site dating from 1726-1776, served as a Cape Fear River Port that was the major export of Naval stores and the location of the Stamp Act Rebellion.
- Orton Plantation & Gardens, located about halfway between Wilmington and Southport, North Carolina, on the west bank of the Cape Fear River. It has been the site for many dramatic documentaries and action films.
- Silver Coast Winery, Coastal North Carolina's premier producer of premium wines. A lovely setting, its the perfect place to learn wines, have a picnic and enjoy art by local artists.
- The Fort Fisher Civil War Museum, remains of the earthen fort that kept the Cape Fear River and the port of Wilmington open to blockade runners, which delivered vital supplies to the Confederate armies until the fort fell on January 15, 1865.
- The North Carolina Aquarium, explore environments where sharks and sea turtles glide.
Do
The Oak Island Parks and Recreation DeptOffers various programs for all ages for more info visit or stop by the Oak Island Recreation Center 3003 E. Oak Island Dr.
Eat
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Captain Stanley's Seafood
address: 5601 E Oak Island Drive -
Chaser's Bar and Grill
address: 8520 East Oak Island Drive -
China Garden
address: 8720 E. Oak Island Drive -
Domino's Pizza
address: 402 Yaupon Drive -
Beana's Kitchen
address: 106 SE 58th Street -
Fish House Restaurant
address: 5710 W. 57th Place -
Huddle House
address: 132 Country Club Drive -
Island Way
address: 1411 E Beach Drive -
Jones' Seafood House
address: 6404 E. Oak Island Drive -
Latitudes Restaurant
address: 705 Ocean Drive -
Little Bit's Grill
address: 5902 E Oak Island Drive - Plaza Garibaldi, Oak Island Drive
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Russell's Place Restaurant
address: 5700 E. Oak Island Drive -
Thai By The Sea
address: 8317 E. Oak Island Drive -
The Pizza Shack
address: 6212 East Oak Island Drive -
Turtle Island Restaurant
address: 6220 E. Oak Island Drive -
Island Brews Beachside
address: 200 Country Club Dr -
Bella Cucina Restaurant & Lounge
address: 5177 Southport-Supply Rd SE
Drink
Chasers Beach Club, 601 Ocean Blvd.
Flying Pig Coffee House 6006 E Oak Island Dr.
Flying Pig Coffee House 6006 E Oak Island Dr.
Sleep
A couple of companies offer both vacation rental and long-term rentals:
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Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS
phone: +1 910-278-6523 -
phone: +1 910-278-6011
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phone: +1 910-278-5405
Go next
- The scenic town of Southport is just a short drive away.
- Just beyond Southport is the nearest city, historic Wilmington. It is definitely worth the day trip if you are interested in seeing a coastal city.