Guidebook for Oak Island
Food scene
Wonderful local cafes and restaurants that a highly recommended by both residents and guests alike. Checkout as many as you can, and let us know your favorites.
This is a great place with excellent food and service. And, it’s only a couple of blocks from the Bow•Wow Beach Bungalow.
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Kai-Joe's
4722 E Oak Island DrThis is a great place with excellent food and service. And, it’s only a couple of blocks from the Bow•Wow Beach Bungalow.
This place is great. Near the cabana… so just walk up from the beach at the end of 46th street, take a left and walk down to the PepGrill for a delicious pizza. Yummy!!!!
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Pepperoni Grill at the Beach
4320 E Beach DrThis place is great. Near the cabana… so just walk up from the beach at the end of 46th street, take a left and walk down to the PepGrill for a delicious pizza. Yummy!!!!
Unique takes on traditional dishes. Fun to try and always delicious!
The Break Restaurant ... Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Unique takes on traditional dishes. Fun to try and always delicious!
BBQ House
5002 E Oak Island DrThe Brunswick Stew… is AMAZING!
A great place to grab a tasty burger and fries. A local favorite. Burgers are amazing.
Little Bit's Grill
A great place to grab a tasty burger and fries. A local favorite. Burgers are amazing.
Shagger Jacks
8004 E Oak Island DrGood food and a old beachtown feel to it.
Oysters are phenomenal! Sit out on the beach at the picnic tables during the evenings and watch the sunset.
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Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill
601 Ocean DrOysters are phenomenal! Sit out on the beach at the picnic tables during the evenings and watch the sunset.
The atmosphere is casual and the food is excellent. Service for us has always been on point. Seafood, burgers and more.
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Tranquil Harbour Restaurant & Bar
5908 E Oak Island DrThe atmosphere is casual and the food is excellent. Service for us has always been on point. Seafood, burgers and more.
Great food, excellent atmosphere and attentive staff. The ability to eat tasty dishes with an ocean view is always spectacular.
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Koko Cabana
705 Ocean DrGreat food, excellent atmosphere and attentive staff. The ability to eat tasty dishes with an ocean view is always spectacular.
Island Jo Coffee & Cafe
7916 E Oak Island DrGreat place to grab a coffee, pastry or sandwich.
Salt64
Great place for anniversaries, wedding parties, and more.
Wonderful traditional meals with the occasional eclectic flair added. We love their waffles. Amazing!
Fixins OKI
Wonderful traditional meals with the occasional eclectic flair added. We love their waffles. Amazing!
Ruby’s has great coffee and the Goat Cheese Toast is absolutely delicious. Highly recommended!!!
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Ruby's Coffeehouse & Eatery
705 Ocean DrRuby’s has great coffee and the Goat Cheese Toast is absolutely delicious. Highly recommended!!!
Bob's Dogs
8903 E Oak Island DrNeat little place to grab a tasty dog and cop-a-squat.
Another wonderful place for breakfast. Great menu and wonderful service.
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Old Bridge Diner
132 Country Club DrAnother wonderful place for breakfast. Great menu and wonderful service.
A great place for breakfast and only fifteen minutes from our OKI home.
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Local's Family Diner
832 N Howe StA great place for breakfast and only fifteen minutes from our OKI home.
Eat near the pier and watch boats come and go from the Inter-coastal waterway. 😀
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Fishy Fishy Cafe
106 Yacht Basin DrEat near the pier and watch boats come and go from the Inter-coastal waterway. 😀
A great place or oysters and lobster grilled cheese! Check it out!
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Moore Street Oyster Bar
110 E Moore StA great place or oysters and lobster grilled cheese! Check it out!
Mr. P's Bistro
309 N Howe StGreat place for some awesome cuisine. We highly recommend.
Ice Cream
Go-to places with both residents and guests alike for ice-cream and more. Highly recommended.
Yummmmmmmy!!! 😋 What else can we say? Unquestionably a “Five-scoop” rating. 🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦
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Lil & John's Sweetreat Ice Cream Parlor
6324 E Oak Island DrYummmmmmmy!!! 😋 What else can we say? Unquestionably a “Five-scoop” rating. 🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦
Donuts and Ice Cream!!! 😋 Seriously, does a pairing get any better than this? 🥰 Another “Five-Scoop” rating 🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦 plus a “Donut-King” award 🍩 🤴
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OKI Scoop Shop and Donuts
4922 E Oak Island DrDonuts and Ice Cream!!! 😋 Seriously, does a pairing get any better than this? 🥰 Another “Five-Scoop” rating 🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦 plus a “Donut-King” award 🍩 🤴
Sightseeing
Fun local things to see and do while visiting Oak Island and Southport.
A fantastic way to experience the craftsmanship and creativity of the local community as they come together and provide a plethora of wonderful treats, imaginative items and the occasional tall-tale.
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Oak Island Farmers Market
Southeast 49th StreetA fantastic way to experience the craftsmanship and creativity of the local community as they come together and provide a plethora of wonderful treats, imaginative items and the occasional tall-tale.
Middleton Park
102 E Dolphin DrThe city-park pier is an awesome place for a simple stroll out and over the water during the day, or a wonderful place to catch a spectacular sunrise or sunset.
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Iphaki yaseWaterfront
146-176 E Bay StThe city-park pier is an awesome place for a simple stroll out and over the water during the day, or a wonderful place to catch a spectacular sunrise or sunset.
A stroll anytime across the marshes is a wonderful experience, especially during sunrise and sunset. The atmosphere is relaxing and provides a great place to grab a bench, read a book or take a deep breath and enjoy the view. Marsh walks are located at the following streets; SE 9th, SE 20th and SE 31st Streets.
Marsh Walk
Marsh WalkA stroll anytime across the marshes is a wonderful experience, especially during sunrise and sunset. The atmosphere is relaxing and provides a great place to grab a bench, read a book or take a deep breath and enjoy the view. Marsh walks are located at the following streets; SE 9th, SE 20th and SE 31st Streets.
A must see for early morning sunrises and sunsets. Wonderful opportunity to fish from the pier with the area locals and fishing experts.
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Oak Island Pier
705 Ocean DrA must see for early morning sunrises and sunsets. Wonderful opportunity to fish from the pier with the area locals and fishing experts.
A must-see for anyone visiting the island. A historic functioning lighthouse, which is fun to watch at night, as it lights the way for passing ships.
http://www.oakislandlighthouse<dot>org
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I-Oak Island Lighthouse
300a Caswell Beach RdA must-see for anyone visiting the island. A historic functioning lighthouse, which is fun to watch at night, as it lights the way for passing ships.
http://www.oakislandlighthouse<dot>org
On the west end of the island providing beautiful sunsets and the best place to find shells early during the mornings.
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The Point
On the west end of the island providing beautiful sunsets and the best place to find shells early during the mornings.
Southport is a quaint, nearby town with much local history surrounding the area. A wonderful place to spend an afternoon strolling through the streets visiting the local shops
and restaurants, while taking in the
breathtaking beauty of some of the massive oak trees scattered around. Plus, the water views near the docks during sunrise and sunset are spectacular. Great place to drop your bait, wait and enjoy the day until it becomes quite late. Plus,
Southport Fishing Pier
178 E Bay StSouthport is a quaint, nearby town with much local history surrounding the area. A wonderful place to spend an afternoon strolling through the streets visiting the local shops
and restaurants, while taking in the
breathtaking beauty of some of the massive oak trees scattered around. Plus, the water views near the docks during sunrise and sunset are spectacular. Great place to drop your bait, wait and enjoy the day until it becomes quite late. Plus,
Grocery Stores
Publix Super Market at Oak Island Marketplace
5003 E Oak Island DrFood Lion
5901 E Oak Island DrDollar General
4815 E Oak Island DrPharmacy’s
A place for any pharmaceutical needs.
Thomas Drugs of Oak Island
7917 E Oak Island DrLocal and trusted by island residents.
In store pharmacy for your prescriptions and other needs.
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Publix Super Market at Oak Island Marketplace
5003 E Oak Island DrIn store pharmacy for your prescriptions and other needs.
Veterinarians
Quick reference to access help for I’ll or injured pets.
A local veterinarian nearby our property. Great care provided, whenever needed.
Oak Island Animal Hospital
5520 East Oak Island DriveA local veterinarian nearby our property. Great care provided, whenever needed.
Four Paws Animal Hospital
4320 Southport-Supply Road Southeast
River Road Animal Hospital
8593 River Road SoutheastSouthport Animal Hospital
4955 Southport-Supply Road SoutheastAnimal Rescue Services
Pet adoption and more.
SOAR Southport/Oak Island Animal Rescue
3376 St Charles Pl SE