Old North State of Mind
Food scene
Island Jo is a wonderful coffee shop that offers breakfast and lunch. We love their bacon, egg, and cheese croissants and cinnamon twists.
They do have outdoor seating, but currently not allowing guests to dine indoors.
52 locals recommend
Island Jo Coffee & Cafe
7916 E Oak Island DrIsland Jo is a wonderful coffee shop that offers breakfast and lunch. We love their bacon, egg, and cheese croissants and cinnamon twists.
They do have outdoor seating, but currently not allowing guests to dine indoors.
This is a walk-up Mexican place. They have amazing tacos, burritos, nachos, and quesadillas. Check out some of the specials and surf and turf tacos. You can call in your order or walk up, and they do have outdoor picnic tables. Their drink selection is limited, but their food is amazing! Be prepared to wait a while if you come during the busy hours of lunch/dinnertime.
72 locals recommend
Kai-Joe's
4722 E Oak Island DrThis is a walk-up Mexican place. They have amazing tacos, burritos, nachos, and quesadillas. Check out some of the specials and surf and turf tacos. You can call in your order or walk up, and they do have outdoor picnic tables. Their drink selection is limited, but their food is amazing! Be prepared to wait a while if you come during the busy hours of lunch/dinnertime.
Swain Seafood may not look like much from the outside, but their seafood is amazing. They have delicious desserts (cakes, brownies, cheesecake) which you can order to go or for dine in. We suggest a reservation if you are planning to go during the peak season. They also take call in orders for take out.
34 locals recommend
Swain Seafood Shack
8317 E Oak Island DrSwain Seafood may not look like much from the outside, but their seafood is amazing. They have delicious desserts (cakes, brownies, cheesecake) which you can order to go or for dine in. We suggest a reservation if you are planning to go during the peak season. They also take call in orders for take out.
Great outdoor and indoor dining. Arrive early for dinner to avoid a wait!
84 locals recommend
Shagger Jacks
8004 E Oak Island DrGreat outdoor and indoor dining. Arrive early for dinner to avoid a wait!
Drive-Through Coffee Shop if you're looking for a morning pick me up and don't want to get out of the car!
Jumpin' Java Espresso Company
4022 Old Bridge Rd SEDrive-Through Coffee Shop if you're looking for a morning pick me up and don't want to get out of the car!
Excellent BBQ place with various types of BBQ sauce (they let you pick the sauce separately), hushpuppies (with honey butter), mac and cheese, and all the southern fixings you could want.
42 locals recommend
BBQ House
5002 E Oak Island DrExcellent BBQ place with various types of BBQ sauce (they let you pick the sauce separately), hushpuppies (with honey butter), mac and cheese, and all the southern fixings you could want.
Delicious Donuts and ice cream. Outdoor seating. You can order ahead on their website as well!
27 locals recommend
OKI Scoop Shop and Donuts
4922 E Oak Island DrDelicious Donuts and ice cream. Outdoor seating. You can order ahead on their website as well!
Best ice cream including unique flavors (blueberry cheesecake is amazing!). Super friendly staff!
37 locals recommend
Lil & John's Sweetreat Ice Cream Parlor
6324 E Oak Island DrBest ice cream including unique flavors (blueberry cheesecake is amazing!). Super friendly staff!
Sightseeing
Great sightseeing trip only about 10-15 minutes down the road from the house. There is also a public beach access across the street.
126 locals recommend
Oak Island Lighthouse
300a Caswell Beach RdGreat sightseeing trip only about 10-15 minutes down the road from the house. There is also a public beach access across the street.
Southport is a unique town that has great shopping, local restaurants, and a waterfront park. Great day trip (only about 20-30 minutes drive) if you are looking for a change of scenery from the beach.
242 locals recommend
Southport
Southport is a unique town that has great shopping, local restaurants, and a waterfront park. Great day trip (only about 20-30 minutes drive) if you are looking for a change of scenery from the beach.
If you're looking for a great day trip, take the Fort Fisher Ferry from Southport across. Fort Fisher has a huge aquarium and a fort you can check out!
80 locals recommend
Fort Fisher Ferry
1301 Ferry Rd SEIf you're looking for a great day trip, take the Fort Fisher Ferry from Southport across. Fort Fisher has a huge aquarium and a fort you can check out!
Families and children alike will love the Fort Fisher Aquarium! They do have a wonderful outdoor playground and some outdoor exhibits as well as daily programs.
550 locals recommend
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdFamilies and children alike will love the Fort Fisher Aquarium! They do have a wonderful outdoor playground and some outdoor exhibits as well as daily programs.
The park offers splash grounds, basketball courts, playgrounds, and tennis courts.
39 locals recommend
Middleton Park
102 E Dolphin DrThe park offers splash grounds, basketball courts, playgrounds, and tennis courts.
Walking distance from the house, ride your bike, scooter, or walk to the OKI Nature Center. There are multiple docks for you to fish, drop kayaks, or watch the sunset. There is also parking if you aren't up for a walk/bike ride.
16 locals recommend
Oak Island Nature Center
5202 E Yacht DrWalking distance from the house, ride your bike, scooter, or walk to the OKI Nature Center. There are multiple docks for you to fish, drop kayaks, or watch the sunset. There is also parking if you aren't up for a walk/bike ride.
if you're looking for an amazing sunset, a place for a picnic, or cool spot to check out a different beach, the point is amazing! It is essentially "the point" of Oak Island so be prepared to drive a little to get to the end, but the sunsets are the best!
33 locals recommend
The Point
if you're looking for an amazing sunset, a place for a picnic, or cool spot to check out a different beach, the point is amazing! It is essentially "the point" of Oak Island so be prepared to drive a little to get to the end, but the sunsets are the best!
Oak Island Jungle Golf
6321 E Oak Island Dr