Family Tides Guidebook to Oak Island
Island Tips
Use Quicksand to rent anything you might need. During the off season they also offer bonfire setup on the beach.
Quicksand Beach Concierge
Use Quicksand to rent anything you might need. During the off season they also offer bonfire setup on the beach.
Follow the Oak Island Water Rescue social media pages for daily updates on water conditions
Oak Island Water Rescue Station 44
Follow the Oak Island Water Rescue social media pages for daily updates on water conditions
Middleton Park
102 E Dolphin DrFarmers and Artisan Market
Middleton Park
102 E Dolphin Dr2024 Friday Night Band Lineup
Stores
Food Lion
5901 E Oak Island DrLowes Foods of Oak Island
2829 Midway Rd SEPublix Super Market at Oak Island Marketplace
5003 E Oak Island DrOak Island ABC Store
5402 E Oak Island DrDollar General
4815 E Oak Island DrWalmart Supercenter
Note: this is not on the island. It’s about 15-20 minutes away in Southport.
Recommended Restaurants
Fave restaurants of ours and past guests
Lil & John's Sweetreat Ice Cream Parlor
6324 E Oak Island DrDelicious homemade ice cream
Ruby's Coffeehouse & Eatery
705 Ocean DrGreat breakfast sandwiches and specialty coffee
Salt64
Little bit more upscale yet delicious
A little piece of Oak Island history. More than just pizza. Try the garlic knots, salad and wings.
They deliver to our house.
88 locals recommend
Pepperoni Grill at the Beach
4320 E Beach DrA little piece of Oak Island history. More than just pizza. Try the garlic knots, salad and wings.
They deliver to our house.
Koko Cabana
705 Ocean DrOcean Front. Great vegan and vegetarian options.
Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill
601 Ocean DrGreat for some food and drinks on the beach
Swain Seafood Shack
8317 E Oak Island DrFixins OKI
Great for breakfast
Delicious lunch and dinner. They have carry out too.
27 locals recommend
Tranquil Harbour Restaurant & Bar
5908 E Oak Island DrDelicious lunch and dinner. They have carry out too.
Oak Island Sub Shop
5705 E Oak Island DrAmazing subs. Great to grab for the beach.
Sunset Grill
Mediterranean
Inergy Market
8310 E Oak Island DrSmoothies and other health foods
Kai-Joe's
4722 E Oak Island DrWalk up taco stand
Chaser's Sports Bar & Grill
8520 E Oak Island DrGood wings. Great service. Take out available.
Little Bit's Grill
No fuss diner. Lunch only. Skip the line, go in and order to go.
Shagger Jacks
8004 E Oak Island DrEdgewater 122
122 Yacht Basin DriveIn the yacht basin in Southport
Mr. P's Bistro
309 N Howe StLittle more upscale dinner in Southport
Frying Pan
319 W Bay StBreadth of food to choose from in Southport
Sightseeing
Take a walk or bike ride across to the other side of the island. Great afternoon outing.
Scenic Walkway
Take a walk or bike ride across to the other side of the island. Great afternoon outing.
Oak Island Lighthouse
300a Caswell Beach RdUnique beach location where the river meets the ocean. Gorgeous sunsets.
33 locals recommend
The Point
Unique beach location where the river meets the ocean. Gorgeous sunsets.
Oak Island Fishing Charters
133 NW 5th StSouthport Boat Rentals
110 Yacht Basin DrBoat Tours and Sunset Cruises
Fishing
Ocean Crest Fishing Pier
1409 E Beach DrOak Island Pier
705 Ocean Dr40th Street Inlet Park
151 SE 40th StFishing, kayaking and crabbing
Parks
Consider this town square. Monday farmers and artisan market, splash pad and park for kids plus lots of events.
39 locals recommend
Middleton Park
102 E Dolphin DrConsider this town square. Monday farmers and artisan market, splash pad and park for kids plus lots of events.
Kevin Bell Skate Park
Neighborhoods
Southport
Worth the short drive to explore the shops and local eats in Downtown Southport.