Loretta’s guidebook
Beach
Ocean Isle Beach
A family friendly beach with free parking available
Ocean Isle Fishing Center
65 Causeway DrFishing supplies, gifts, souvenirs
Sunset Beach
Family Beach
Ocean Isle Beach Park
6483 Old Georgetown Rd SWEnjoy fishing from the pier
Sightseeing
Informative dioramas and displays. Enjoy the touch tank while you are there.
50 locals recommend
Museum of Coastal Carolina
21 E 2nd StInformative dioramas and displays. Enjoy the touch tank while you are there.
Ingram Planetarium
7625 High Market StView the night skies. Nearby shopping.
Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NEWorld War II battleship.
Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site
8884 St Phillips Rd SEEarly colonial settlement
The Swamp Park- Zip Line and ATV Center
5550 Watts Rd SWExciting adventure
Food scene
Beaches Burgers
6551 Beach Dr SWGreat burgers and hotdogs made to order
Duffer's Bar & Grill
5051-10 Main StSubs, Grinders, Salads, and more
The Boundary House Restaurant
1045 River RdExcellent steaks and seafood
Captain Nance's Seafood
9939 Nance StOriginal Calabash seafood.
Grapevine Restaurant & Lounge
9991 Beach Dr SWExcellent food, lively atmosphere!
The Isles Restaurant & Tiki Bar - Ocean Isle Beach, NC Restaurant
417 W 2nd StOcean views
Roberto's Ristorante
6737 Beach Dr SWPizza and Italian specialties
Causeway Gourmet
100 Causeway DrGourmet sandwiches and salads. Currently take out only.
Castaway Grill
112 Causeway DrNo frills, great food!
Marias Pizzeria
120 Causeway DrTasty Italian meals
Right on the canal at the foot of Ocean Isle Beach bridge.
Caution do not park at the boat ramp area.
39 locals recommend
Ocean Isle Fish Company
65 Causeway DrRight on the canal at the foot of Ocean Isle Beach bridge.
Caution do not park at the boat ramp area.
Burgers, fried fish & other American eats served in a casual space with a full bar, patio & karaoke.
25 locals recommend
Pelican’s Perch Bar & Grill
8 E 2nd StBurgers, fried fish & other American eats served in a casual space with a full bar, patio & karaoke.
A family-friendly seafood hub that also serves pizzas & pastas, with a deck overlooking an inlet.
58 locals recommend
Sharky's Restaurant
61 Causeway DrA family-friendly seafood hub that also serves pizzas & pastas, with a deck overlooking an inlet.
An array of classic American seafood fare & drinks in a modern dining room with ample patio seating.
25 locals recommend
Jinks Creek Waterfront Grille
14 Causeway DrAn array of classic American seafood fare & drinks in a modern dining room with ample patio seating.
Upbeat haunt offering seafood, including steam pots & peel-&-eat shrimp, plus music & dance lessons.
Victoria's Crab Shack
125 Causeway DrUpbeat haunt offering seafood, including steam pots & peel-&-eat shrimp, plus music & dance lessons.
Golf
A few of the nearby area golf courses
PANTHER'S RUN GOLF LINKS
351 Ocean Ridge Pkwy SWTiger's Eye Golf Links
351 Ocean Ridge Pkwy SWThree courses designed by Rees Jones, Dan Maples and Willard Byrd, can be enjoyed by players of all levels.
Sea Trail Golf Resort & Convention Center
75A Clubhouse RoadThree courses designed by Rees Jones, Dan Maples and Willard Byrd, can be enjoyed by players of all levels.
Brick Landing Plantation Golf Club & Restaurant
1882 Goose Creek Rd SWBeautiful waterway views
Hiking
Scenic, dog-friendly hiking & recreation area with boardwalk trails through natural wetlands.
37 locals recommend
Vereen Memorial Gardens
2250 SC-179Scenic, dog-friendly hiking & recreation area with boardwalk trails through natural wetlands.
Famous for its carnivorous plants and magnificent orchids!
visit www.nature.org and search for Green Swamp Preserve, NC for more information at tips when visiting.
7 locals recommend
Green Swamp Preserve
673 Green Swamp Road NorthwestFamous for its carnivorous plants and magnificent orchids!
visit www.nature.org and search for Green Swamp Preserve, NC for more information at tips when visiting.
Located on the ICW, walking trails and adult swings invite relaxation. Artists and farmers markets certain days in season.
12 locals recommend
Sunset Beach Boat Ramp
101 Sunset Blvd NLocated on the ICW, walking trails and adult swings invite relaxation. Artists and farmers markets certain days in season.
Recreation
Public park featuring playgrounds, tennis courts, an amphitheater and picnic areas
33 locals recommend
Ocean Isle Beach Park
6483 Old Georgetown Rd SWPublic park featuring playgrounds, tennis courts, an amphitheater and picnic areas
10-acre recreational park with a community garden and paved walking trails and picnic area.
Mulberry Park
123 Mulberry St10-acre recreational park with a community garden and paved walking trails and picnic area.