Seven Palms Oak Island Guidebook
Let’s Eat!
Recommendations for some of the best eats Oak Island and our surrounding towns have to offer. We are always open to recommendations so if you have additions to the list, send them our way!
Great restaurant on the island offering delicious food and beautiful views.
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Island Way
1407 E Beach DrGreat restaurant on the island offering delicious food and beautiful views.
Great place for breakfast sandwiches and coffee and delightful lunches.
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Island Jo Coffee & Cafe
7916 E Oak Island DrGreat place for breakfast sandwiches and coffee and delightful lunches.
An old school, local favorite cooking comfort food just like mama. Serving breakfast and lunch until 2pm, be sure to come hungry.
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Old Bridge Diner
132 Country Club DrAn old school, local favorite cooking comfort food just like mama. Serving breakfast and lunch until 2pm, be sure to come hungry.
Joseph's Italian Bistro & Chop House
5003 O'Quinn Blvd SEDelightful Italian fare
BBQ House
5002 E Oak Island DrBest BBQ on the Island
Family Owned Seafood restaurant--some of the best seafood on the island
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Swain Seafood Shack
8317 E Oak Island DrFamily Owned Seafood restaurant--some of the best seafood on the island
Fine food and great spirits right on the water in the quaint town of Southport.
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Fishy Fishy Cafe
106 Yacht Basin DrFine food and great spirits right on the water in the quaint town of Southport.
One of the best pubs in Southport. Excellent food and a wide beverage selection.
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Moore Street Oyster Bar
110 E Moore StOne of the best pubs in Southport. Excellent food and a wide beverage selection.
Grape & Ale
8521 E Oak Island DrFine Wine and lovely atmosphere
Absolutely delicious Pizza, Sandwiches and Salads. You won't be disappointed.
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Pepperoni Grill at the Beach
4320 E Beach DrAbsolutely delicious Pizza, Sandwiches and Salads. You won't be disappointed.
Considered one of the islands favorites, Shagger Jacks features indoor and outdoor seating in a casual setting. Assorted menu featuring burgers, seafood, tacos, flatbreads and over 50 beers on tap.
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Shagger Jacks
8004 E Oak Island DrConsidered one of the islands favorites, Shagger Jacks features indoor and outdoor seating in a casual setting. Assorted menu featuring burgers, seafood, tacos, flatbreads and over 50 beers on tap.
Located on the Oak Island Pier (Yaupon Pier), the Koko Cabana offers fresh foods and a gorgeous view.
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Koko Cabana
705 Ocean DrLocated on the Oak Island Pier (Yaupon Pier), the Koko Cabana offers fresh foods and a gorgeous view.
Laid Back sports bar providing cold beer, cocktails, pub fare and sports TVs.
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Chaser's Sports Bar & Grill
8520 E Oak Island DrLaid Back sports bar providing cold beer, cocktails, pub fare and sports TVs.
Island themed eatery featuring hot dogs, burgers, salads, cookies, floats and outdoor picnic tables.
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Bob's Dogs
8903 E Oak Island DrIsland themed eatery featuring hot dogs, burgers, salads, cookies, floats and outdoor picnic tables.
Chinese and Japanese cuisine and delicious Sushi in a fabulous atmosphere. Dine in, take out or have your food delivered.
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Southport Gourmet and Sushi Bar
1643 N Howe StChinese and Japanese cuisine and delicious Sushi in a fabulous atmosphere. Dine in, take out or have your food delivered.
Your hometown seaside stop for homemade fudge, donuts, croissants, brownies, cookie pies, and ice cream. The Seaside Mermaid features a full coffee bar including hot, cold, and blended coffee drinks. An island MUST VISIT!
Seaside Mermaid
6102 East Oak Island DriveYour hometown seaside stop for homemade fudge, donuts, croissants, brownies, cookie pies, and ice cream. The Seaside Mermaid features a full coffee bar including hot, cold, and blended coffee drinks. An island MUST VISIT!
Friendly deli and cafe located in historic downtown Southport!
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Moore Street Market
130 E Moore StFriendly deli and cafe located in historic downtown Southport!
Southport Smoke House
1102 N Howe StDelicious, wood smoked BBQ in the heart of Southport.
Craft beer taproom & Bottleshop located in historic Southport, NC. They specialize in independently craft brews with an emphasis on Carolina beers.
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Southport Tap and Cellar
827 N Howe StCraft beer taproom & Bottleshop located in historic Southport, NC. They specialize in independently craft brews with an emphasis on Carolina beers.
Grab your favorite coffee and enjoy a stroll to the OKI Pier.
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Ruby's Coffeehouse & Eatery
705 Ocean DrGrab your favorite coffee and enjoy a stroll to the OKI Pier.
Scratch made food, delectable food and incredible service! *closed on Tuesday!*
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Tranquil Harbour Restaurant & Bar
5908 E Oak Island DrScratch made food, delectable food and incredible service! *closed on Tuesday!*
Oliver's On The Cape Fear represents a restauranteur's journey of epicurean and service excellence, enamored by southern charm and hospitality.
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Oliver's on the Cape Fear
101 W Bay StOliver's On The Cape Fear represents a restauranteur's journey of epicurean and service excellence, enamored by southern charm and hospitality.
Little burger joint with big flavors right in the heart of Southport.”
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Blue Cow Grille
108 E Moore StLittle burger joint with big flavors right in the heart of Southport.”
A neighborhood restaurant within fun and fabulous food…find them in Southport.
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Dry Street Pub & Pizza
101 E Brown StA neighborhood restaurant within fun and fabulous food…find them in Southport.
Carolina Crab Brewing Company
4810 Long Beach Road SoutheastLocal Brewery new to the area for Summer 2022!!
Lonerider at Oak Island
57th Place WestVisit our Neighbors
Established in the 1700's and boasting a landscape of unique coastal ecosystems, Southport is a prime destination to learn about history, environment and culture. Visit the Maritime Museum at Southport, the Fort Johnston Museum, The Old Brunswick County Jail, Zeke's Island Estuarine Reserve and the Historic Amuzu Theatre. Take a leisurely stroll through the town and enjoy the shops and delicious restaurants sure to please any taste.
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Southport
Established in the 1700's and boasting a landscape of unique coastal ecosystems, Southport is a prime destination to learn about history, environment and culture. Visit the Maritime Museum at Southport, the Fort Johnston Museum, The Old Brunswick County Jail, Zeke's Island Estuarine Reserve and the Historic Amuzu Theatre. Take a leisurely stroll through the town and enjoy the shops and delicious restaurants sure to please any taste.
Bald Head Island is a 5 square mile southern North Carolina barrier island that extends into the Atlantic Ocean. It may be small but it makes up for its size with exclusive vacation style. To access Bald Head Island, visitors must take a privately run passenger ferry that departs Southport on the hour, and which glides across the Cape Fear River on a 20 minute trip to the northern portion of the island. Once ashore, visitors will need to rent a golf cart or reserve a tram reservation to get to their destination. No vehicles are allowed on the island.
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Bald Head Island
Bald Head Island is a 5 square mile southern North Carolina barrier island that extends into the Atlantic Ocean. It may be small but it makes up for its size with exclusive vacation style. To access Bald Head Island, visitors must take a privately run passenger ferry that departs Southport on the hour, and which glides across the Cape Fear River on a 20 minute trip to the northern portion of the island. Once ashore, visitors will need to rent a golf cart or reserve a tram reservation to get to their destination. No vehicles are allowed on the island.
Just a short drive away, Holden Beach is family friendly with lots of restaurants, local attractions, events, and outdoor activities for everyone.
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Holden Beach
Just a short drive away, Holden Beach is family friendly with lots of restaurants, local attractions, events, and outdoor activities for everyone.
Local Favorites
Be sure to experience some of the local attractions while visiting!
One of the MOST popular backdrops along the North Carolina coast, The Point is a mesmerizing section of Oak Island that is perfect for vacation photos and simply winding down with friends and family.
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The Point
One of the MOST popular backdrops along the North Carolina coast, The Point is a mesmerizing section of Oak Island that is perfect for vacation photos and simply winding down with friends and family.
The Oak Island Lighthouse is located in the Town of Caswell beach near the mouth of the Cape Fear River. Featuring four 2.5 million candlepower aerobeacon lenses which produce four, one-second bursts of light every 10 seconds, it has a luminous range. It is a must see while in Oak Island.
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Oak Island Leuchtturm
300a Caswell Beach RdThe Oak Island Lighthouse is located in the Town of Caswell beach near the mouth of the Cape Fear River. Featuring four 2.5 million candlepower aerobeacon lenses which produce four, one-second bursts of light every 10 seconds, it has a luminous range. It is a must see while in Oak Island.
Known as the Yaupon Beach Fishing Pier, this iconic part of Oak Island was build in 1955 and withstood many storms and hurricanes. Currently sitting at 908 feet long and 27 feet above sea level, it is currently the highest pier in North Carolina.
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Oak Island Pier
705 Ocean DrKnown as the Yaupon Beach Fishing Pier, this iconic part of Oak Island was build in 1955 and withstood many storms and hurricanes. Currently sitting at 908 feet long and 27 feet above sea level, it is currently the highest pier in North Carolina.
The Oak Island Golf Club is located in Caswell Beach, NC on the south side of Oak Island looking out at the Atlantic Ocean. This 18-hole course is one of the few golf courses along the barrier island and features a relaxing and picturesque backdrop as you enjoy a day on the links.
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Oak Island Golf Club
The Oak Island Golf Club is located in Caswell Beach, NC on the south side of Oak Island looking out at the Atlantic Ocean. This 18-hole course is one of the few golf courses along the barrier island and features a relaxing and picturesque backdrop as you enjoy a day on the links.
Challenge each other to a friendly game of putt putt!
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Oak Island Jungle Golf
6321 E Oak Island DrChallenge each other to a friendly game of putt putt!
Oak Island Par 3 Golf is an 18 hole par three designed with a layout that all levels of golfers can play and enjoy. Whether playing with your spouse, your buddies or your grandchildren, your golf experience here will be both challenging and fun.
Hours:
Daily: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Website: www.OakIslandNC.com/PAR3
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Oak Island Par 3 Golf Course At South Harbour
4188 Vanessa Dr SEOak Island Par 3 Golf is an 18 hole par three designed with a layout that all levels of golfers can play and enjoy. Whether playing with your spouse, your buddies or your grandchildren, your golf experience here will be both challenging and fun.
Hours:
Daily: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Website: www.OakIslandNC.com/PAR3
The Recreation Center is open to the public and host a variety of year-round activities and programs. The facility has three small to larger activity and meeting rooms, and a kitchen. There is also a fitness facility with a cardio and weight room available for paid use when the facility is open. There is a outdoor basketball court, nature trail, kayak launch, and Davis Canal crosswalk behind the center.
The Oak Island Recreation Center features the following programs:
Nature Programs
Recreation Center Salt Marsh Room
Recreation Center Sea Oats Room
Recreation Center Sea Turtle Room
Senior Trips
Summer Day Camps
HOURS:
Monday – Thursday: 5:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Fridays: 5:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturdays: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: CLOSED
ADDRESS:
3003 E Oak Island Dr
Oak Island, NC 28465
PHONE:
(910) 278-5518
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Oak Island Recreation Center
3003 E Oak Island DrThe Recreation Center is open to the public and host a variety of year-round activities and programs. The facility has three small to larger activity and meeting rooms, and a kitchen. There is also a fitness facility with a cardio and weight room available for paid use when the facility is open. There is a outdoor basketball court, nature trail, kayak launch, and Davis Canal crosswalk behind the center.
The Oak Island Recreation Center features the following programs:
Nature Programs
Recreation Center Salt Marsh Room
Recreation Center Sea Oats Room
Recreation Center Sea Turtle Room
Senior Trips
Summer Day Camps
HOURS:
Monday – Thursday: 5:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Fridays: 5:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturdays: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: CLOSED
ADDRESS:
3003 E Oak Island Dr
Oak Island, NC 28465
PHONE:
(910) 278-5518
Cruisin' Tikis Holden Beach
1343 Cedar Landing Rd SWGrocery Stores
Stock your fridge and pantry for your stay at our local grocery stores.
Food Lion
5901 E Oak Island DrLocated at 5901 E. Oak Drive and generally open 6am - 11pm daily.
Located at 5003 E. Oak Island Drive. Open 7am to 9pm daily.
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Publix Super Market at Oak Island Marketplace
5003 E Oak Island DrLocated at 5003 E. Oak Island Drive. Open 7am to 9pm daily.
2829 Midway Road SE, Oak Island
Bolivia, NC 28422
HOURS:OPEN DAILY 6:00AM - 11:00PM
Lowes Food Boulevard
Lowes Food Boulevard2829 Midway Road SE, Oak Island
Bolivia, NC 28422
HOURS:OPEN DAILY 6:00AM - 11:00PM
Hospitals and Urgent Care Centers
Accidents happen. Know where to go in case of an emergency while you are away from home. Always call 911 if needed.
Dosher Memorial Hospital
924 N Howe St924 N. Howe Street
Southport, NC 28461
Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center
240 Hospital Dr1 Medical Center Drive
Supply, NC 28462
Med First Primary & Urgent Care
5130 Southport-Supply Road Southeast5130 Southport-Supply Road SE
Southport, NC 28461
(910) 269-2053
Family Photography
Capture your family photos while spending time on our beautiful beaches!
AEM Creative Photography, Videography and Marketing Solutions
5088 Glen Cove Drive SoutheastTipps für Reisende
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Rent a Golf Cart and really feel like a local!
Golf Carts are available for rent from two popular vendors on the island. If you are interested in securing a cart for your vacation, please contact:
Modern Golf Carts
(910) 465-6893
info@moderngolfcartsllc.com
www.moderngolfcartsllc.com.
*15% discount for military, police, fire offered by owner, Dustin Church.
Sea Dog Cart Rentals
(704) 640-5505 (text only)
seadogcartrentals@gmail.com
www.seadogcartrentals.weebly.com
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OKI Bike & Paddle Co.
Your EBike, Bike, Kayak, SUP and retail shop serving OKI. Give them a call to rent your favorite outdoor adventure equipment. (910) 363-7979 email: info@okibikeandpaddle.com.
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Quicksand Beach Concierge
Located at 8800a East Oak Island Drive in Oak Island, Quicksand Beach Concierge is a family-owned business offering top-notch concierge service on the island. Contact them for rentals of chairs, umbrellas, coolers, outdoor equipment and even bonfires (seasonal) for your vacation. They provide multiple levels of service and rental terms to fit your needs. Contact by phone (910) 800-9396, or via email at quicksandbeachconcierge.com
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Sharon’s Linens and Beach Rentals
Traveling with infants and small children but don’t want to pack larger items? Call Sharon’s Linens to rent Pack N Plays, cribs, strollers, baby gates, swings, etc. Call: (910) 363-4839 or visit online at www.sharonslinens.com
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Oak Island Splashpad located at 4601 E. Oak Island Drive
The Oak Island Splashpad is a water activity, featuring spraying water and water features, located behind Town Hall on SE 46th Street.
The splash pad is open SEASONALLY throughout the late spring and summer months, from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily (seasonal opening and closing dates will be posted in the News & Notices section of the Website).
Admission is FREE! Hourly rentals are available from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM for $100 / per hour, with a refundable deposit of $100.
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Family Photography
Check out some of our amazing local photographers and capture gorgeous family photos on our beautiful OKI beaches during your stay. Book in advance and work with our photographers to create and capture beautiful memories to last a lifetime.