Our Favorite Oak Island Things
Food scene
We love this place. BBQ is delicious- mac and cheese is always a winner. Corn nuggets and the hush puppies are awesome! If they are busy...be sure to order take out- and they offer PINTS!
CLOSED SUNDAYS!
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BBQ House
5002 E Oak Island DrWe love this place. BBQ is delicious- mac and cheese is always a winner. Corn nuggets and the hush puppies are awesome! If they are busy...be sure to order take out- and they offer PINTS!
CLOSED SUNDAYS!
We love this place- but it is only open for breakfast and lunch (until 2 pm) and not on Sunday! Burgers, waffles, clam chowder, everything is great! SWEET TEA is the very best! Reasonably priced too. They can get busy, but offer a "paging" service- that reaches across the way to the artisian center.
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Old Bridge Diner
132 Country Club DrWe love this place- but it is only open for breakfast and lunch (until 2 pm) and not on Sunday! Burgers, waffles, clam chowder, everything is great! SWEET TEA is the very best! Reasonably priced too. They can get busy, but offer a "paging" service- that reaches across the way to the artisian center.
Nice little spot- but they get super busy! Burgers are also good! Again...not open Sundays.
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Bob's Dogs
8903 E Oak Island DrNice little spot- but they get super busy! Burgers are also good! Again...not open Sundays.
***Update*** The building is currently up for sale and as of now is open for the 2024 season. Be sure and check their days/hours!** Great for fresh seafood! We always get our seafood here and make our own "pot" at home. They will also steam it for you for a minimal charge and put Old Bay Seasoning on it too.
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Pelican Seafood
6235 E Oak Island Dr***Update*** The building is currently up for sale and as of now is open for the 2024 season. Be sure and check their days/hours!** Great for fresh seafood! We always get our seafood here and make our own "pot" at home. They will also steam it for you for a minimal charge and put Old Bay Seasoning on it too.
Delicious. This place gets crowded! Outdoor seating is so nice!
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Shagger Jacks
8004 E Oak Island DrDelicious. This place gets crowded! Outdoor seating is so nice!
Kai-Joe's
4722 E Oak Island DrAlways PACKED! :) More of a food "stand" than a restaurant...fyi.
Island Way Restaurant - on the oceanfront. A bit pricier- but not crazy. Classier casual.
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Island Way
1407 E Beach DrIsland Way Restaurant - on the oceanfront. A bit pricier- but not crazy. Classier casual.
A great place for pizza. Be aware that they get SUPER backed up during peak times (especially Friday and Saturday nights.) They ARE open SUNDAYS!
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Domino's Pizza
5001 East Oak Island DriveA great place for pizza. Be aware that they get SUPER backed up during peak times (especially Friday and Saturday nights.) They ARE open SUNDAYS!
Salt64
6404 East Oak Island DriveWe have yet to personally try- but everyone is raving. Very pricey.
Candy Girl
The very plumpest and best donuts on the island. They also have coffee -freshly served or ground/bagged, icecream - waffle cones too, assorted cakes/chocolates. Expect to pay a but more than your average donut shop.
Seaside Mermaid
The very plumpest and best donuts on the island. They also have coffee -freshly served or ground/bagged, icecream - waffle cones too, assorted cakes/chocolates. Expect to pay a but more than your average donut shop.
Provision Company
130 Yacht Basin DrSeafood is delicious. Gets busy!
Casual adult type atmosphere. Can sit outside and view the ocean.
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Koko Cabana
705 Ocean DrCasual adult type atmosphere. Can sit outside and view the ocean.
Check out Moore's Dog's. The food is great and the owner is a super person. (He is currently caring for a family member with health issues. So, you might want to call before you go.)
Moore Dogs and More
Check out Moore's Dog's. The food is great and the owner is a super person. (He is currently caring for a family member with health issues. So, you might want to call before you go.)
Entertainment
A great time for families! We have personally seen baby alligators in their pond!
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Oak Island Jungle Golf
6321 E Oak Island DrA great time for families! We have personally seen baby alligators in their pond!
Ingram Planetarium
7625 High Market StFor a rainy day
First run movies at an inexpensive ticket price. "Vintage" vibe.
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Surf Cinemas
4836 Long Beach Rd SEFirst run movies at an inexpensive ticket price. "Vintage" vibe.
Planet Fun & Starz Grille Family Entertainment and Bowling Center
349 Whiteville Rd NWOak Island Par 3 Golf Course At South Harbour
4188 Vanessa Dr SENorth Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdOak Island Golf Club
928 Caswell Beach RdMiddleton Park is the heart of the Oak Island community. It features a playgound, splashpad, picnic, shelters, tennis courts, pickleball courts, basketball court, soccer field, softball field, and open park area.
It also is home to dozens of local festivals, sporting events, concerts, farmers market, Christmas Tree lighting, and many, more events!
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Middleton Park
102 E Dolphin DrMiddleton Park is the heart of the Oak Island community. It features a playgound, splashpad, picnic, shelters, tennis courts, pickleball courts, basketball court, soccer field, softball field, and open park area.
It also is home to dozens of local festivals, sporting events, concerts, farmers market, Christmas Tree lighting, and many, more events!
Your kids will enjoy skateboarding or scootering here. Please wear protective gear. Just opened!
Kevin Bell Skate Park
Your kids will enjoy skateboarding or scootering here. Please wear protective gear. Just opened!
Shopping
Habitat For Humanity
4170 Long Beach Rd SEA great spot to shop.
This is a great place to order groceries (etc) ahead of time and either get pick up or delivery. You can set a pick up date/time while you are still in your home location- which is great- and then do pick up. I always hate wasting time hunting around a new grocery store looking for items- so this really helps. You can also add other items besides groceries. A real helper. Plus- a bit cheaper than Publix or Food Lion (both on the Island.)
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Walmart Supercenter
1675 N Howe StThis is a great place to order groceries (etc) ahead of time and either get pick up or delivery. You can set a pick up date/time while you are still in your home location- which is great- and then do pick up. I always hate wasting time hunting around a new grocery store looking for items- so this really helps. You can also add other items besides groceries. A real helper. Plus- a bit cheaper than Publix or Food Lion (both on the Island.)
Sightseeing
Oak Island Lighthouse
300a Caswell Beach RdSo beautiful. A wonderful photo opportunity!
Bald Head Island
Take the ferry.
Fort Fisher
Fort FisherFurther away.
The Point
Always great sunsets here!
The place you are - the best for sunsets, beach walks, and relaxing! Bike or walk just down the road to the first beach access- where the golf carts are. There is no cost to park if you bike or walk!
Oak Island, North Carolina, USA
The place you are - the best for sunsets, beach walks, and relaxing! Bike or walk just down the road to the first beach access- where the golf carts are. There is no cost to park if you bike or walk!
Ocean Crest Fishing Pier
1409 E Beach DrSouthport Fishing Pier
178 E Bay StOld Baldy Lighthouse & Smith Island Museum
101 Light House WyndOak Island Pier
705 Ocean DrBald Head Island Ferry
1301 Ferry Rd SEA bit of a drive- but you can do boat tours, atv tours, zip lines...and check out the alligators.
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The Swamp Park- Zip Line and ATV Center
5550 Watts Rd SWA bit of a drive- but you can do boat tours, atv tours, zip lines...and check out the alligators.
City/town information
Wonderful places to eat right on the water. Saint Nick Nacks...great shopping.
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Calabash
Wonderful places to eat right on the water. Saint Nick Nacks...great shopping.
Bald Head Island
Ferry over. Visit the shops!
Groceries
Lowes Foods of Oak Island
2829 Midway Rd SEGrocery store
Groceries- again check their hours!
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Publix Super Market at Oak Island Marketplace
5003 E Oak Island DrGroceries- again check their hours!
Groceries (typically open later than Publix- but be sure and check.)
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Food Lion
5901 E Oak Island DrGroceries (typically open later than Publix- but be sure and check.)
Walmart Supercenter
A good place to do grocery pickup. Weekend pickup is typically busy.