Beach Breeze

Four Bedroom Oceanfront House, Located in Oak Island

Take at Tour of the Progress Energy - Brunswick Plant Energy Center

The Progress Energy - Brunswick Plant Energy Center is located in Southport off N.C. Highway 87. While the nuclear plant is not open to the public because of safety reasons, there is a Visitor Center here where you can learn about the process. A variety of exhibits are available here, which includes a display about how to prevent sea turtles and other sea creatures from entering the plant with the million gallons of water that flow into the plant's cooling units each minute. The exhibits will also teach you about reading electric meters, used fuel storage, generating electricity with a stationary bicycle and educational videos. Admission to the Visitor Center is free, and the tours are self-guided. For more information, contact the Progress Energy - Brunswick Plant Energy Center at (910) 457-6041.

Take a Tour of Shelton Herb Farm

Shelton Herb Farm of Leland is a unique farm that grows a variety of herbs, specialty vegetables and native plants. Group tours are available upon request. A variety of over 800 herbs are grown at Shelton's, and you will be interested to see how an operation of this nature operates. For more information, contact Shelton Herb Farm at (910) 253-5964.

Travel To Myrtle Beach For a Performance in the Alabama Theater

The Alabama Theater, located in Myrtle Beach, is one of the most popular theaters in South Carolina. While you are in the Brunswick County area, you may want to take the 20-minute drive to Myrtle Beach to view a performance here. Elaborate musical productions are performed here, and a number of country music stars perform concerts in this venue as well. Alabama Theater also hosts a variety of special holiday performances. For more information or for a schedule of events, contact the Alabama Theater at (800) 342-2262.

Visit the Old Brunswick Town State Historic Site/Fort Anderson

The Old Brunswick Town State Historic Site/Fort Anderson in Southport marks the first permanent European settlement located between Charleston and New Bern that was successful. Founded in 1726, Brunswick endured attacks from both Spain and Britain, and Fort Anderson was built in 1862 to help defend Wilmington. Today, visitors can still see Fort Anderson, whose earthworks are completely intact. The site is open year-round from Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free, and the site also has a visitor center, gift shop, research library, and more. For more information, contact the Old Brunswick Town State Historic Site/Fort Anderson at (910) 371-6613.

Eat Some Authentic Seafood in the Small Town of Calabash

Calabash is a small town in the Brunswick County area that is known as the "Seafood Capital of the World." Many people travel to Calabash each year to enjoy their unique style of seafood, which mixes southern cooking with seafood to create a unique taste known as "Calabash-style." With its location near the Atlantic Ocean and also as the most southernmost river town in North Carolina, the first Calabash Restaurant was opened in 1935 as an oyster roast. If you enjoy seafood, you may want to stop in and try some seafood - "Calabash-style!"

Watch Sea Turtle Nests

Brunswick County is one of the largest counties in North Carolina and is almost entirely surrounded by water, wetlands, and wooded areas. Because of the natural habitats found in Brunswick County, a variety of animals make their homes here. Sea turtles are no exception, and the endangered animals are protected by a variety of sea turtle protection programs that are in place in Brunswick County. A variety of volunteers monitor nests of sea turtle species, and during the June and July hatching season, volunteers watch the nests to ensure turtle hatchlings can make it safely to sea. If you happen to be in the area during the hatching season, you may be able to experience one of these amazing egg hatchings. For more information, contact the Ocean Isle Beach Turtle Watch Program at (910) 579-1016 or the Bald Head Island Turtle Sanctuary and Conservancy at (910) 457-0089.

Have a Snack at Chillin - Smoothies, Ice Cream and Cappuccino

CHILLIN - Smoothies, Ice Cream and Cappuccino, located in Holden Beach, will offer you and your family a great place to stop and relax as you enjoy a sweet treat. Offering a variety of fruit, ice cream and coffee drinks and snacks, CHILLIN is located on Holden Beach Road SW. For more information, contact CHILLIN at (910) 842-5665.

Attend a Summer Sundays Performance

Summer Sundays of Southport consists of a series of outdoor concerts that are sponsored by the Southport Visitor's Center and the City of Southport. Held in the historic Keziah Memorial Park, the concerts feature a variety of music styles performed by local artists. Concerts are held on Sundays from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. between May 29 and August. Concert attendees range from children to senior citizens and can bring chairs, blankets, picnic baskets. For more information, contact Summer Sundays at (910) 457-7927.

Take a Nature Trip To Bird Island

If you like adventure and you enjoy viewing wildlife, you may enjoy a trip to Bird Island while you are in the Brunswick County area. Bird Island is at the south end of Sunset Beach and is one of the last undeveloped barrier islands in North Carolina. The State of North Carolina purchased the island so it could be protected from development, and several species of shorebirds live on Bird Island. An anonymous visitor created the "Kindred Spirit" mailbox, which gives nature lovers that visit the island a place to leave notes and letters about their experiences on the island.

Enjoy a Thai Meal at Thai Peppers Restaurant

Thai Peppers Restaurant has been serving authentic Thai food in Southport for more than 13 years. Located in Historic Downtown Southport, Thai Peppers offers a variety of menu items and daily specials. Menu items include soups, salads, seafood, noodles, specialty curry and stir fry dishes. Carry-out is available, and they also offer catering and banquet facilities. For more information, contact Thai Peppers Restaurant at (910) 457-0095.

 

Brunswick Beaches Restaurants

Ocean Breeze Beach Club
2729 W Beach Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Fish House Restaurant
5710 W 57th Place
Oak Island, NC 28465

Island Way Restaurant
1407 E Beach Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Plaza Garibaldi
8004 Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Betty's Waterfront Restaurant
1045 Varnamtown Road SW, Suite B
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Driftwood Grill
3370 Stone Chimney Road
Holden Beach, NC 28462

The Barbeque House
5002 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Fulford Junior Fish House
3330 Old Ferry Road SW
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Holden Beach Seafood Fish House
1075 Songbird Lane SW
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Captain Stanley's Seafood Restaurant
5515 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Provision Company Restaurant
461 Kristen Lane
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Russell's Place Restaurant
5700 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Brunswick Beaches Shopping

Wildflour Cakes & Pastries
516 Lockwood Folly Road
Bolivia, NC 28422

Local Call Surf Shop
8417 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

The Yaupon Tree
8501 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Seaside With Coffee
8017 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Island Jewelers
8801 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

The Pet Stop
8308 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Oak Island Sporting Goods
8800 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Blue Water Point Motel & Marina
5710 W 57th Place
Oak Island, NC 28465

Pottery by Bob Furr
521 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Ocean Crest Fishing Pier
1411 E Beach Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Beacon One Seafood
1 Fisherman Road SW
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Robinson & Robinson Seafood
3 Fisherman Road SW
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Brunswick Beaches Attractions

Blue Water Point Motel & Marina
5710 W 57th Place
Oak Island, NC 28465

Ocean Crest Fishing Pier
1411 E Beach Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Environmental Overlook Trails
3003 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Holden Beach Marina
3238 Pompano Street SW
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Cedar Landing Marina & Seafood
1305 Cedar Landing Road SW
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Yaupon Beach Fishing Pier
705 Ocean Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Holden Beach Pier
441 Ocean Boulevard W
Holden Beach, NC 28462

South Harbour Village
4909 Fish Factory Road
Southport, NC 28461

The Oak Island Lighthouse
1100 Caswell Beach Road
Oak Island, NC 28465

Indigo Plantation & Marina
6099 Indigo Plantation Road
Southport, NC 28461

Southport Marina
701 W West Street
Southport, NC 28461

NC Baptist Assembly / Fort Caswell
100 Caswell Beach Road
Oak Island, NC 28465

Brunswick Beaches Activities

Ye Olde Gun Club Shooting Range
107 SW 20th Street
Oak Island, NC 28465

Oak Island Skate Park
49th Street SE
Oak Island, NC 28465

Blue Water Point Motel & Marina
5710 W 57th Place
Oak Island, NC 28465

Lockwood Folly Country Club
19 Clubhouse Drive SW
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Privateer Charters
104 SE 25th Street
Oak Island, NC 28465

Oak Island Parks & Recreation Department
3003 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Ocean Rentals
4014 E Beach Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Holden Beach Driving Range & Golf School
2355 Holden Beach Road
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Oak Island Jungle Golf, Arcade & Ice Cream Shop
6321 Oak Island Drive East
Oak Island, NC 28465

Treasure Island Miniature Golf & Oasis
3445 Holden Beach Road SW
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Super Track Go Carts & Bumper Boats
3437 Holden Beach Road SW
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Fantasy Isle Ice Cream & Mini Golf
3354 Holden Beach Road SW
Holden Beach, NC 28462

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