Things To Do
Local Dining
We recommend: -Drift Coffee Kitchen for a cozy café experience with great coffee and pastries. -Sharky’s Waterfront Grill for casual seafood, burgers, and tropical drinks on the water. -Jinks Creek Waterfront Grill for upscale dining, fresh seafood, & Southern dishes with a view. -Split Milk for handcrafted ice cream and donuts in a variety of flavors & fresh ingredients.
Local Activities
We recommend: -Ocean Isle Mini Golf. -Ocean Isle Beach Pier for adventure where you can rent kayaks, paddle boards, fish. -Shallotte River Swamp Park offers ziplining and a chance to explore the local wildlife. -Ingram Planetarium to learn about the stars. -Shallotte Shopping Center to explore boutiques and purchase souvenirs.
Day Trips
We recommend: -Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site (40 min) provides a step back in history with guided tours and preserved ruins. -Southport (45 mins away) for charming shops and scenic waterfront views. -Myrtle Beach (1 hr away) for fun family attractions like the boardwalk and shopping. -Wilmington (1.5 hrs away) to explore historic sites, museums, and the beautiful riverfront.
Water Fun and Golf
For water or golf adventures during your stay we recommend: -Theres an abundance of golf courses to choose from, such as Ocean Ridge Plantation, and Rivers Edge. -Ocean Isle Beach Fishing Center has boat rentals and fishing tours/experiences. -Holden Beach Jet Ski Rentals provides jet ski rentals during the summer season.