A Southport gem where you can throw axes, beat out your buds in a LARGE selection of board games, and have a lot of fun!

The Oak Island Lighthouse was completed in 1958 at a total cost of $110,000.00. The lights are 169 feet above the water. There is no spiral staircase as found in most older lighthouses, but instead a series of ships ladders with a total of 131 steps to the lantern gallery level.

The lighthouse grounds are open daily from sunrise to sunset for viewing and photography, with two free parking lots—a small one at the lighthouse base and a larger one 500 feet to the right. Oak Island Lighthouse volunteers provide tours, with top tours available from October 1st through April 30th on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 9:30 a.m., space permitting. Tours are offered throughout the year with prior reservations.

Enjoy the view and take a stroll down the pier or bring your fishing rod! The 880-foot-long pier is open daily from 6am to 10pm. You’ll also find snacks, beverages, and some basic supplies at The Pier House — plus, eat at Koko Cabana!

Oak Island’s 2nd family-friendly fishing pier is 893 feet long and known for the ability to catch King Mackerel! Gorgeous views and fun for everyone! Currently open daily from 7am to 10pm.

Enjoy an afternoon or evening playing 18 holes of mini-golf with family, friends, and the kids! Afterward, you can cool off in their ice cream shop or grab a cup of tokens at their indoor arcade area with favorites like Skee Ball and Ms. Pacman.

Discover aquatic environments and wildlife from North Carolina and around the world. There’s fun here for everyone, with over 30 areas to explore, behind-the-scenes tours, outdoor adventures, and kid-friendly camps! And, don’t miss the tide pool touch tank. Head over towards Kure Beach by ferry to explore Fort Fisher and discover its importance in the Civil War!

Oak Island's premiere resort wear and beach accessory shop, 2 local locations with hundreds of shoes, and more! Strands 2, is your go to shoe store!

Inergy Market is a health food store offering organic food and frozen treats! Stop in for the build-your-own smoothie bar, a frozen chocolate-dipped banana or a fruit pop.

If you want New York-style pizza The Pepperoni Grill is your place!

The BBQ House in Oak Island, NC offers Southern breakfasts, BBQ plates and sandwiches.

Bob's Dogs offers hot dogs, burgers, salads, sandwiches, cookies, ice cream floats and some killer fresh-squeezed lemonade!

Kai-Joe's Tacos are an excellent choice anytime, but especially when you're looking for something fresh & fast.

Kai-Joe's Tacos are an excellent choice anytime, but especially when you're looking for something fresh & fast.

Great food, spectacular views, live music and dogs welcome on the deck! Need we say more?

Lil & John's Sweetreats is the best stop in Oak Island for premium homemade ice cream made with dairy from grass-fed North Carolina cows.

Fixins is true southern restaurant. Serving up locally sourced southern cuisine. From Homemade buttermilk biscuits ( with a variety of options), classics like chicken n' dumplings, shrimp & grits to a spicy southern ham wrap. Let Fixins' Fix you something!