Tranquil Tides guidebook
Sightseeing
Historic Southport, NC is rich in history and sits nestled next to the sea. From the downtown waterfront , there are wonderful views of the Oak Island lighthouse and Bald Head Island. Southport is a short ferry ride to Carolina Beach and the Fort Fisher Aquarium. You can even drive your car onto the ferry for a fun adventure! I hope you will enjoy your visit to our local community and explore all our area has to offer.
NC lighthouse across the street from a white sand beach with ramp access. Free parking at both the lighthouse and the beach.
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Oak Island Lighthouse
300a Caswell Beach RdNC lighthouse across the street from a white sand beach with ramp access. Free parking at both the lighthouse and the beach.
Bald Head Island is only accessible by ferry or private boat. No cars are allowed on the Island. Golf carts only. Golf carts can be rented for the day to explore this highly exclusive area.
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Bald Head Island
Bald Head Island is only accessible by ferry or private boat. No cars are allowed on the Island. Golf carts only. Golf carts can be rented for the day to explore this highly exclusive area.
Great place to explore the local sea life, see the turtles, be greeted by a few dolphins, and watch the fish swim by in the mesmerising central tank complete with mermaid swimmers/ divers.
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Acuario de Carolina del Norte en Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdGreat place to explore the local sea life, see the turtles, be greeted by a few dolphins, and watch the fish swim by in the mesmerising central tank complete with mermaid swimmers/ divers.
Local museum that celebrates local culture, heritage and a peek at movie memorabilia from famous movies filmed here!
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Fort Johnston-Southport Museum & Visitors' Center
203 E Bay StLocal museum that celebrates local culture, heritage and a peek at movie memorabilia from famous movies filmed here!
Great waterfront historic site that has a museum, ruins from the first European settlers in the area and a lovely waterfront boardwalk. It’s a free historic site that provides information about the earliest tribes and settlers in the local area.
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Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site
8884 St Phillips Rd SEGreat waterfront historic site that has a museum, ruins from the first European settlers in the area and a lovely waterfront boardwalk. It’s a free historic site that provides information about the earliest tribes and settlers in the local area.
Built in 1904, this historic site is open for visitors on Wednesday and Saturdays from April to October as well as Fridays June - August.
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Old Brunswick County Jail
318 E Nash StBuilt in 1904, this historic site is open for visitors on Wednesday and Saturdays from April to October as well as Fridays June - August.
Ferry to Fort Fisher Aquarium. Take your car aboard for an adventure.
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Fort Fisher Ferry
1301 Ferry Rd SEFerry to Fort Fisher Aquarium. Take your car aboard for an adventure.
There are 911 acres of undeveloped wilderness with a kayak/ canoe launch, hiking and biking trails, picnic pavilions, and horse riding trails.
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Brunswick Nature Park
2601 River Rd SEThere are 911 acres of undeveloped wilderness with a kayak/ canoe launch, hiking and biking trails, picnic pavilions, and horse riding trails.
Battleship Road Northeast
Battleship Road NortheastGreat for families to explore
Screen Gems Studio
1223 N 23rd StFood scene
Deep fried croissants filled with gooey goodness! A local favorite must have! Please note Burney’s is closed on Sundays so stock up early. They open at 0600 am on Saturdays.
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Burney's Bakery
808 N Howe StDeep fried croissants filled with gooey goodness! A local favorite must have! Please note Burney’s is closed on Sundays so stock up early. They open at 0600 am on Saturdays.
Island way restaurant on Oak Island has
amazing seafood with a five star chef
at reasonable prices and a casual
atmosphere. Located right on the
beach with a wonderful view at sunset.Great wine selection to choose from
for a perfect evening with family,
friends, or as a solo traveler. They even
do takeout. Highly recommend getting an extra side of corn soufflé for dessert. It’s delicious. Secret locals menu, don’t forget to ask for it.
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Island Way
1407 E Beach DrIsland way restaurant on Oak Island has
amazing seafood with a five star chef
at reasonable prices and a casual
atmosphere. Located right on the
beach with a wonderful view at sunset.Great wine selection to choose from
for a perfect evening with family,
friends, or as a solo traveler. They even
do takeout. Highly recommend getting an extra side of corn soufflé for dessert. It’s delicious. Secret locals menu, don’t forget to ask for it.
Best local burger shack in town! Owned and operated by a local business owner and popular with all the local folks. Open from 11 am until they run out. Recommend adding all the fixins and a side of chilli cheese fries to your order!
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Fat Andy's Burgers
4655 Long Beach Rd SEBest local burger shack in town! Owned and operated by a local business owner and popular with all the local folks. Open from 11 am until they run out. Recommend adding all the fixins and a side of chilli cheese fries to your order!
Delicious local favorite for lunch. Best fries and hot chicken sandwiches in town! Enjoy with a side of sweet tea!
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P.T.'s Olde Fashioned Grille
1437 Military Cutoff RdDelicious local favorite for lunch. Best fries and hot chicken sandwiches in town! Enjoy with a side of sweet tea!
Best little local coffee shop around with unique flavors you can’t find anywhere else.. like the Oak Islander or Milky Way coffee. Always delicious and served with a smile!
Jumpin' Java Espresso Company
4022 Old Bridge Rd SEBest little local coffee shop around with unique flavors you can’t find anywhere else.. like the Oak Islander or Milky Way coffee. Always delicious and served with a smile!
Best no frills local seafood shack! Try the 1 pound peel and eat shrimp with some maters and cucumber salad. For an extra treat, throw in a side of crab cakes and that there is a proper local delight! Waterfront views and might even catch a glimpse of some playful dolphins while you dine.
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Provision Company
130 Yacht Basin DrBest no frills local seafood shack! Try the 1 pound peel and eat shrimp with some maters and cucumber salad. For an extra treat, throw in a side of crab cakes and that there is a proper local delight! Waterfront views and might even catch a glimpse of some playful dolphins while you dine.
Reel Cafe
100 S Front StCity/town information
Adorable , walkable downtown area with lots of restaurants, local pubs and home to the NC Azalea Festival.
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Wilmington
Adorable , walkable downtown area with lots of restaurants, local pubs and home to the NC Azalea Festival.
Quaint, historic town rich in Native American history , pre- revolutionary war history, civilian war history with the friendliest of locals! Sit down on the waterfront in one of our swings and enjoy the views and gentle breezes.
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Southport
Quaint, historic town rich in Native American history , pre- revolutionary war history, civilian war history with the friendliest of locals! Sit down on the waterfront in one of our swings and enjoy the views and gentle breezes.
Music club
Little dive bar with local jam sessions on the weekends .
Rusty Nail
1310 S 5th Ave