Jennifer's Guidebook
Food scene
They do not accept call ahead seating so try to get there early! But, you can always enjoy their specialty drinks and live music in the summer months and order appetizers for food for a quick meal.
47 locals recommend
Inlet View Bar & Grill
1800 Village Point Rd SWThey do not accept call ahead seating so try to get there early! But, you can always enjoy their specialty drinks and live music in the summer months and order appetizers for food for a quick meal.
A must go for homemade ice cream! Flavors change daily. You can view their daily menu on their Facebook page @Beaches-N-Cream
24 locals recommend
Beaches N Cream
3316 Holden Beach Rd SWA must go for homemade ice cream! Flavors change daily. You can view their daily menu on their Facebook page @Beaches-N-Cream
Nice views and good seafood! Try to get there early for a shorter wait time.
6 locals recommend
Dockside Seafood House Restaurant
9955 Nance StNice views and good seafood! Try to get there early for a shorter wait time.
Save this one for a “nice” dinner. Formal-casual dining. However there is no dress code.
53 locals recommend
The Boundary House Restaurant
1045 River RdSave this one for a “nice” dinner. Formal-casual dining. However there is no dress code.
Burg-Dog Grill
150 Holden Beach Rd SWOne of the best in town!
They are now located near Planet Fitness and also a boutique called Mason Dixon.
Duffer's Bar & Grill
5051-10 Main StThey are now located near Planet Fitness and also a boutique called Mason Dixon.
Southport Smoke House
1102 N Howe StSightseeing
There are trails, waterway views, and swings. A nice place for a good mile walk (or longer if you wish) or just a nice place for photos, or a picnic. One of my personal favorite places to visit often.
37 locals recommend
Vereen Memorial Gardens
2250 SC-179There are trails, waterway views, and swings. A nice place for a good mile walk (or longer if you wish) or just a nice place for photos, or a picnic. One of my personal favorite places to visit often.
Just a nice boardwalk along the Shallotte River. About a 10 minute walk. Just a few minutes from your stay.
Shallotte Riverwalk
145 Wall StreetJust a nice boardwalk along the Shallotte River. About a 10 minute walk. Just a few minutes from your stay.
Parking can be found on several free designated parking areas or at the pier for a fee. I often park at the water tower on the west end (to the right at the round-a-bout) or by the restaurant, The Isles.
50 locals recommend
Ocean Isle Beach
Parking can be found on several free designated parking areas or at the pier for a fee. I often park at the water tower on the west end (to the right at the round-a-bout) or by the restaurant, The Isles.
This beach is widely known for the “Kindred Spirt” mailbox! A mailbox with written notes and letters to anyone who visits, and feel free to leave your own. About a 2 mile walk. Parking for the beach is free any where along the road unless stated “no parking” signs.
61 locals recommend
Sunset Beach
This beach is widely known for the “Kindred Spirt” mailbox! A mailbox with written notes and letters to anyone who visits, and feel free to leave your own. About a 2 mile walk. Parking for the beach is free any where along the road unless stated “no parking” signs.
A nice shady area to walk around or sit and watch boats pass by the waterway.
Sunset Beach Waterfront Market
206 Sunset Blvd NA nice shady area to walk around or sit and watch boats pass by the waterway.
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdNeighborhoods
Southport
Oak Island
Calabash