Callie's Guidebook
Sightseeing
See the lighthouse up close or take a short walk across the street and see it from the beach. Parking available across the street. For lighthouse tours, you must call ahead as they are only offered on certain days.
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I-Oak Island Lighthouse
300a Caswell Beach RdSee the lighthouse up close or take a short walk across the street and see it from the beach. Parking available across the street. For lighthouse tours, you must call ahead as they are only offered on certain days.
Pretty views, small museum, and lots of gorgeous spots for photos! Recommend bringing bug spray if you go in the summer though!
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Fort Fisher State Historic Site
1610 Fort Fisher Blvd SPretty views, small museum, and lots of gorgeous spots for photos! Recommend bringing bug spray if you go in the summer though!
We love taking the Southport ferry over to the Aquarium. It is only a short drive once you are off the ferry! The ferry in itself is a fun adventure with kids.
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I-Aquarium yaseNorth Carolina eFort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdWe love taking the Southport ferry over to the Aquarium. It is only a short drive once you are off the ferry! The ferry in itself is a fun adventure with kids.
Wonderful little museum that is very kid friendly!
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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport
204 E Moore StWonderful little museum that is very kid friendly!
Great quiet place to have a picnic and see some pretty views and birds! This is in walking distance of our home. Parking is also available if you prefer to drive.
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Oak Island Nature Center
5202 E Yacht DrGreat quiet place to have a picnic and see some pretty views and birds! This is in walking distance of our home. Parking is also available if you prefer to drive.
Food scene
Our favorite place to eat on the island! Great gluten free buns! In walking distance of our house!
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BBQ House
5002 E Oak Island DrOur favorite place to eat on the island! Great gluten free buns! In walking distance of our house!
Bob's Dogs
8903 E Oak Island DrHot dogs, only open for lunch
Kai-Joe's
4722 E Oak Island DrTaco truck in walking distance of our house
Pizza Shack
6212 E Oak Island DrGluten free pizza available!
This is our favorite “fancy” restaurant to go to at the beach! Wonderful Italian food and pretty views from outside seating.
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Joseph's Italian Bistro & Chop House
5003 O'Quinn Blvd SEThis is our favorite “fancy” restaurant to go to at the beach! Wonderful Italian food and pretty views from outside seating.
Donuts and ice cream in walking distance of our house
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OKI Scoop Shop and Donuts
4922 E Oak Island DrDonuts and ice cream in walking distance of our house
Lil & John's Sweetreat Ice Cream Parlor
6324 E Oak Island DrBest ice cream on the island!
They get very busy during holidays and peak eating times, so we like going for an early dinner and then walking across the street to the small sand/beach area and looking for sea glass!
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Provision Company
130 Yacht Basin DrThey get very busy during holidays and peak eating times, so we like going for an early dinner and then walking across the street to the small sand/beach area and looking for sea glass!