Guidebook for Oak Island
Food scene
Great upscale Mexican food just a short walk from The Pink Flamingo. All take out, but there are picnic tables if you want to eat there.
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Kai-Joe's
4722 E Oak Island DrGreat upscale Mexican food just a short walk from The Pink Flamingo. All take out, but there are picnic tables if you want to eat there.
Dog friendly with outside dining and bar, and an excellent place for Saturday/Sunday brunch as well. The best Bloody Marys on the Island.
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Shagger Jacks
8004 E Oak Island DrDog friendly with outside dining and bar, and an excellent place for Saturday/Sunday brunch as well. The best Bloody Marys on the Island.
Well worth the drive to Southport for dining on the water. Excellent food and Sunday brunch!
Edgewater 122
Well worth the drive to Southport for dining on the water. Excellent food and Sunday brunch!
Best place to dine by the water and terrific food!
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Koko Cabana
705 Ocean DrBest place to dine by the water and terrific food!
Drinks & Nightlife
Excellent pub food with daily specials, several TVs so you can catch any game you're interested in or shoot some pool!
Oak Island Deli
5422 E Oak Island DrExcellent pub food with daily specials, several TVs so you can catch any game you're interested in or shoot some pool!
Paul's of Oak Island
Just a short walk from The Pink Flamingo. Good food in a fun atmosphere.
Sightseeing
Located only 5.3 miles from The Pink Flamingo. From 1958, when it was built, to 1962 it had the distinction of being the brightest lighthouse in the US and the second brightest in the world. The lighthouse is run by volunteers and is open to the public (second level only) on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 AM - 2 PM, starting Memorial Day and running through Labor Day. Climbing to the top is available with a reservation only which be scheduled at least 4 weeks advance during the summer months. If you are considering a “climb” to the top, I encourage you to check out the website and get your reservation in ASAP as they fill up quickly!
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Oak Island Lighthouse
300a Caswell Beach RdLocated only 5.3 miles from The Pink Flamingo. From 1958, when it was built, to 1962 it had the distinction of being the brightest lighthouse in the US and the second brightest in the world. The lighthouse is run by volunteers and is open to the public (second level only) on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 AM - 2 PM, starting Memorial Day and running through Labor Day. Climbing to the top is available with a reservation only which be scheduled at least 4 weeks advance during the summer months. If you are considering a “climb” to the top, I encourage you to check out the website and get your reservation in ASAP as they fill up quickly!
Great for kids, young and old! You can either get there by driving through Wilmington (about an hour and twenty minutes) or by very reasonably priced ferry from Southport; kind of a fun thing to do anyway, and The Pink Flamingo is only a twenty minute drive to the ferry terminal. You can even take your car on the ferry if you wanted to drive one way and take the ferry the other.
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Acuario de Carolina del Norte en Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdGreat for kids, young and old! You can either get there by driving through Wilmington (about an hour and twenty minutes) or by very reasonably priced ferry from Southport; kind of a fun thing to do anyway, and The Pink Flamingo is only a twenty minute drive to the ferry terminal. You can even take your car on the ferry if you wanted to drive one way and take the ferry the other.
Take the Southport-Bald Head Island Ferry to Bald Head Island, for a step back in time. Cars are not allowed! You can bring a picnic and lunch on the beach. There are also a few restaurants in town.
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Old Baldy Lighthouse & Smith Island Museum
101 Light House WyndTake the Southport-Bald Head Island Ferry to Bald Head Island, for a step back in time. Cars are not allowed! You can bring a picnic and lunch on the beach. There are also a few restaurants in town.
Also a fun thing for kids! The battleship is huge! Unless you are in super great shape, you probably won’t see it all in a day. Look closely for alligators sunning themselves in the river, but don’t get too close! Lots of nice restaurants on the waterfront, just across the river in Wilmington.
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Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NEAlso a fun thing for kids! The battleship is huge! Unless you are in super great shape, you probably won’t see it all in a day. Look closely for alligators sunning themselves in the river, but don’t get too close! Lots of nice restaurants on the waterfront, just across the river in Wilmington.
Parks & Nature
1/2 block from The Pink Flamingo on the Inter-coastal waterway. There is a small pier for fishing or crabbing. Great fun for the kids!
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Oak Island Nature Center
5202 E Yacht Dr1/2 block from The Pink Flamingo on the Inter-coastal waterway. There is a small pier for fishing or crabbing. Great fun for the kids!
Entertainment & Activities
One mile from The Pink Flamingo, and what beach trip is complete is complete without putt-putt and ice cream? It is recommended that you go early in the day to beat the heat, and (particularly) the crowds. It can get busy!
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Oak Island Jungle Golf
6321 E Oak Island DrOne mile from The Pink Flamingo, and what beach trip is complete is complete without putt-putt and ice cream? It is recommended that you go early in the day to beat the heat, and (particularly) the crowds. It can get busy!
Good for a rainy day, although I hope you don't have many of those!
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Surf Cinemas
4836 Long Beach Rd SEGood for a rainy day, although I hope you don't have many of those!
Shopping
Every Monday from May 21st through September 3rd at Middleton Park on SE 46th Street. 8am to 1pm. Produce, home-made goods, jewelry, furniture, photography and more. Support local vendors!
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Oak Island Farmers Market
Southeast 49th StreetEvery Monday from May 21st through September 3rd at Middleton Park on SE 46th Street. 8am to 1pm. Produce, home-made goods, jewelry, furniture, photography and more. Support local vendors!
THE BEST seafood market you will ever visit! Fish is cut to order right off the bone. The best and freshest local shrimp and oysters. If you are cooking seafood in this is where you must go, and don't hesitate to ask for recommendations, both of the seafood and how to cook it. Try the cheese grits and key lime pie as well. Yummmm!
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Haag & Sons Seafood
7901 E Oak Island DrTHE BEST seafood market you will ever visit! Fish is cut to order right off the bone. The best and freshest local shrimp and oysters. If you are cooking seafood in this is where you must go, and don't hesitate to ask for recommendations, both of the seafood and how to cook it. Try the cheese grits and key lime pie as well. Yummmm!
There are tons of antique and thrift stores on Oak Island if you like that sort of thing. The Hoarders has lots of unique things, both old and new. Others are The Hope Chest (benefits victims of domestic violence) and "Cool Stuff" both located at 56th and Oak Island Drive, and The Painted Mermaid, located at 1208 North Howe Street in Southport.
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The Hoarders, Inc
8600 E Oak Island DrThere are tons of antique and thrift stores on Oak Island if you like that sort of thing. The Hoarders has lots of unique things, both old and new. Others are The Hope Chest (benefits victims of domestic violence) and "Cool Stuff" both located at 56th and Oak Island Drive, and The Painted Mermaid, located at 1208 North Howe Street in Southport.
Doesn't look like much from the outside but really cool, beachy stuff inside! NOT your typical gift shop.
Color Me Carolina
4143 Colfax Ln SEDoesn't look like much from the outside but really cool, beachy stuff inside! NOT your typical gift shop.
Another super nice gift shop, located on Long Beach Road, on the way from Oak Island to Southport, just up the road from Color Me Carolina.
Coastal Cottage Shoppe
5130 Southport-Supply Road SoutheastAnother super nice gift shop, located on Long Beach Road, on the way from Oak Island to Southport, just up the road from Color Me Carolina.
Bubba's Gift Shop
5825 E Oak Island DrFudge! And that's all I'm going to say about that right there.
Excellent selection of beer and wine, with routinely scheduled tasting opportunities.
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Grape & Ale
8521 E Oak Island DrExcellent selection of beer and wine, with routinely scheduled tasting opportunities.
Getting Around
Catch the ferry to the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher or for a day-trip to Bald Head Island.
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Southport station
Catch the ferry to the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher or for a day-trip to Bald Head Island.