The home of "Old Baldy". Built in 1817, this is North Carolina's oldest lighthouse. Reachable only by passenger ferry or private vessel. Enjoy 10,000 untouched acres of beach, marsh & maritime forest preserves & charming neighborhoods, traveled only by golf cart or bike (no cars allowed!!).
Local, unique bar. Have drinks on the pier, overlooking the intercoastal waterway.
Emma's favorite crab cakes, peel-and-eat shrimp, & views of the intercoastal waterway. Honor system applies ...grab as many beers as you want, & settle up after you dine.
Come here for oysters, cocktails & sports. Home of each year's pre-Christmas Eagles game. Our favorite spot to cheer for the birds, & to unleash Emma on unsuspecting Panthers fans.
Two things we love...Christmas ...& sweets! Get some early holiday cheer, check out the decorations, & indulge in plenty of old fashioned candy. Don't leave without an ornament, to remember the occasion!
Southport is famous! Not just for hosting our wedding, either. A popular filming location for television & movies, take a walk along the main road to find local clothing & antique shops, lots of yummy locally owned restaurants, good wine & coffee, & best of all, ice cream!!
Cornhole, darts, & cheap drinks!
You haven't had a cronut, until you've been to Barney's. Don't leave Southport without trying.
A tradition! None of our vacations are complete, without date night at Joseph's. Come here for a memorable, candlelight dinner, on the intercoastal waterway, & enjoy the best Italian food Southport has to offer.
On the eastern tip of Oak Island. The structure is landmarked by the Fort Caswell Retreat, occupied by the North Carolina Baptists Assembly, & purchased in 1949.
Need wine or beer for the weekend? Shop local!
Located on Caswell Beach, near the mouth of the Cape Fear River. It sits next to the Oak Island Coast Guard Station, on the east end of Oak Island, in Brunswick County.
Parents of the bride, often enjoy weekend breakfast, at the Old Bridge Diner! Don't forget to order some southern grits!
Emma's first waitressing job. Located right on the beach! Enjoy steak, seafood & amazing cocktails with a view.
Bring the flat stick, & enjoy a fun family night out.
Dining in? For fresh caught, local seafood, head to Haag & Sons.