Blue Crab

Four Bedroom Oceanfront House, Located in Caswell Beach

Learn To Sail

If you are interested in the sport of sailing but aren't sure where to start, you can learn from Priority Sailing of Southport! Priority Sailing offers a variety of sailing instruction, ranging from individual, couple and group sailing for ages ranging from youth to adult. You can choose your instruction course in a variety of levels including Basic Keelboat, Basic Cruising, Coastal Navigation, Coastal Passage Making, Offshore Passage Making and Celestial Navigation. All courses use standards set by the U.S. Sailing Association. For more information about learning to sail while you are visiting Brunswick County, contact Priority Sailing at (910) 454-4479.

Take a Trip on the Bald Head Island Ferry

The Bald Head Island Ferry takes passengers from the Southport ferry terminal to Bald Head Island. Cars are not allowed on this ferry - it only has capacity for pedestrians, bicycles, and electric carts. A round-trip ferry pass is $15.00 per person, $8.00 for children ages 3 to 12, and free for kids under 2 years old. The ferry operates daily and leaves the Southport Ferry Terminal every hour from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., except at 12:00 p.m. (noon.) To return to Southport, the ferry leaves Bald Head Island every hour on the half-hour, except at 11:30 a.m. For more information, contact the Bald Head Island Ferry at (800) 234-1666.

Go Windsurfing

Windsurfing is a popular water sport that is enjoyed in many coastal areas, and Brunswick County is no exception. In the Oak Island area, many windsurfers enjoy their sport in the ocean waters. Some other area waters like the Shallotte Inlet and River and the Intracoastal Waterway are decent options, but not always great options because of their limited space. For more information about windsurfing in the area, or for information about equipment, contact Blowing in the Wind at (888) 691-8034, which is the area's kite and wind shop and is located in Wilmington.

Take a Break at a Local Coffee Shop

If you enjoy drinking specialty coffee while reading your daily newspaper or a favorite book, there are a few options for you in Brunswick County. The Flying Pig Coffeehouse of Oak Island is a bright shop with interesting furniture that serves a variety of specialty coffees and teas. Open seven days a week, The Flying Pig can be reached at (910) 278-5929. In Holden Beach, you may enjoy Cappuccino by the Sea, which serves coffees, teas and snacks. This shop also has a gift shop, and can be reached at (910) 842-3661. Finally, in Sunset Beach, The Roasted Bean Beverage Co. and Art Gallery serves gourmet coffees, teas, smoothies, sandwiches and snacks. They also have some local art on display that is available for sale, and they can be reached at (910) 575-6759.

Day Trip To Lumber River State Park

If you enjoy camping and outdoor activities, you may want to take one or two of your days in the Brunswick County area to travel to Lumber River State Park, which is near Orrum, North Carolina. Located on the Lumber River, this park offers a variety of activities including paddle sports, hiking trails, picnic areas and more! You may want to call ahead for river conditions if you plan to go canoeing or boating, as the water levels are too low for these sports during some times of the year. The park is open year-round, with varying hours of operation depending on the season. For more information, contact the Lumber River State Park at (910) 628-9844.

Visit the Holden Brothers Farm Market

The Holden Brothers Farm Market of Shallotte is a popular destination for many visitors and locals each year. This unique place has both fields and a market, and families enjoy bringing their children to pick strawberries and tomatoes. Both the fields and the market are open from April 1 through December 25, and are located 3 miles south of Shallotte on Highway 17 West. For more information, contact the Holden Brothers Farm Market at (910) 579-4500.

Have Breakfast at Russell's Place

Russell's Place Restaurant, located on Oak Island, is a diner-style restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch. A favorite among locals, Russell's serves omelets, biscuits, pancakes and waffles for breakfast; while the lunch menu offers sandwiches and burgers. The atmosphere in Russell's is a friendly one, with many patrons sharing conversations with those seated at nearby tables. Russell's Place is open daily and can be reached at (910) 278-3070.

Have Fun with Your Family at Treasure Island Miniature Golf

Treasure Island Miniature Golf of Holden Beach will offer your family an entertaining and fun-filled afternoon of miniature golf. The unique themes of each hole will make you anxious to get to the next hole to see what challenge it has to offer. For more information, contact Treasure Island Mini Golf at (910) 842-4878.

Go Surfing

While the location of the Brunswick County beaches produce moderate surf that is more suited for body boarding, some surfing can still be done in the area. Just north of Brunswick County, the Topsail Island beaches offer great surfing conditions and are just a short drive from Brunswick County. Before you head out for a day of surfing, be sure to check the local weather and tide reports, and be aware of local regulations. For more information on local regulations, as well as information about surfing lessons, you can contact the Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Department at (910) 256-3925. To purchase surfing gear, you can reach Local Call Surf Shop of Oak Island at (910) 278-3306; while Beach Fun Rentals of Holden Beach at (888) 355-4446 offers equipment rentals.

Relax For an Afternoon at a Day Spa

Spending an afternoon at the spa during your Brunswick County vacation is a great way to relax. Enjoy the calm atmospheres of some local spas while you pamper yourself with a facial, massage, manicure, pedicure, and more! The E Spa & Salon in Southport can be reached at (910) 457-0009 and offers a variety of massages, hair, facials, nails, and aromatherapy treatments. Also in Southport, Totally You Day Spa can be reached at (910) 457-0502 and also offers various spa treatments for both men and women. Finally, located in Shallotte is the Kozo Hair Designs & Spa, which can be reached at (910) 754-9477 and offers hair and facial treatments, massages, nails and wedding packages.

 

Brunswick Beaches Restaurants

Duffer's Pub & Grille at the Oak Island Golf Club
928 Caswell Beach Road
Oak Island, NC 28465

Huddle House Restaurant
132 Country Club Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

China Garden
300 Yaupon Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Domino's Pizza
402 Yaupon Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Frosty's Ice Cream
8600 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Chasers Bar & Grill
8520 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Thai by the Sea
705 Yaupon Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

South Harbour Village
4909 Fish Factory Road
Southport, NC 28461

PJ's Restaurant & Market
614 W West Street
Southport, NC 28461

Fish Tales Restaurant & Tiki Bar
606 W West Street
Southport, NC 28461

Yacht Basin Provision Company
130 Yacht Basin Drive
Southport, NC 28461

Fishy Fishy Cafe
106 Yacht Basin Drive
Southport, NC 28461

Brunswick Beaches Shopping

Karen's Just Dessert
3 St. Andrews Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Boat House Gifts
128 Country Club Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Yaupon Beach Fishing Pier
705 Ocean Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Frosty's Ice Cream
8600 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Island Wear
8600 East Oak Island Drive
Suite #6
Oak Island, NC 28465

Seaside Baskets
706 Yaupon Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Haag & Sons Seafood
7901 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Bounceez Party Rentals
5146 Minnesota Drive SE
Southport, NC 28461

Southport Bait & Tackle
701 W West Street
Southport, NC 28461

Cape Fear Coppershop
600 W Brunswick Street, Suite #5
Southport, NC 28461

Potter's Seafood
94 Yacht Basin Drive
Southport, NC 28461

Town & Country Marine
3918 Old Bridge Road SE
Oak Island, NC 28461

Brunswick Beaches Attractions

The Oak Island Lighthouse
1100 Caswell Beach Road
Oak Island, NC 28465

NC Baptist Assembly / Fort Caswell
100 Caswell Beach Road
Oak Island, NC 28465

Yaupon Beach Fishing Pier
705 Ocean Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

South Harbour Village
4909 Fish Factory Road
Southport, NC 28461

Indigo Plantation & Marina
6099 Indigo Plantation Road
Southport, NC 28461

Southport Marina
701 W West Street
Southport, NC 28461

North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport
116 N Howe Street
Southport, NC 28461

Fort Johnston
Intersection of Davis and Bay Streets
Southport, NC 28461

Southport Parks and Recreation Department
107 E Nash Street
Stevens Park
Southport, NC 28461

The Chapel of the Cross at St. Philip
205 E Moore Street
Southport, NC 28461

Southport Historical Society
501 N Atlantic Avenue
Southport, NC 28461

The Old Brunswick County Jail
501 N Atlantic Avenue
Southport Historical Society
Southport, NC 28461

Brunswick Beaches Activities

Oak Island Golf Club
928 Caswell Beach Road
Oak Island, NC 28465

Endless Summer Sailing Cruises
4909 Fish Factory Road
South Harbour Village Marina
Southport, NC 28461

South Harbour Village
4909 Fish Factory Road
Southport, NC 28461

Priority Sailing Academy
5900 Dutchman Creek Road
Southport, NC 28461

Winds of Carolina Sailing Charters
701 W West Street
Southport Marina
Southport, NC 28461

Starship Deep Sea Fishing & Scenic Cruises
701 W West Street
Southport Fishing Center
Southport, NC 28461

Cape Fear Maritime Passenger Co., LLC
230 Caswell Avenue
Solomon T - The Heritage Boat at the Southport Marina
Southport, NC 28461

Cape Fear Sailing Academy
5003 O'Quinn Boulevard
Suite G
Southport, NC 28461

Sailtime Southport
4956 Long Beach Road, Suites #14-119
Southport, NC 28461

Southport Parks and Recreation Department
107 E Nash Street
Stevens Park
Southport, NC 28461

The Cutting Edge II
505 N Howe Street
Southport, NC 28461

The Adventure Company
807 Howe Street, Suite A
Southport, NC 28461

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