If you are the adventurous type we have plenty for you to do. Many of these activities are great for the entire family and are guaranteed to provide exhilarating vacation memories that last a lifetime.
Bi-Plane Air Tours
Cape Fear Regional Jetport
4019 Long Beach Road, Oak Island, NC / 910.457.6483
If you think this place is beautiful from the ground, imagine the beauty of seeing it from sky. The Cape Fear Regional Jetport offers open cockpit bi-plane rides (April through October) and promises to be a most memorable experience for kids through adults. K✔
Skydiving and Jump Classes
Skydive Coastal Carolinas, Cape Fear Regional Jetport
4019 Long Beach Road, Oak Island, NC / 910.457.1039, 888.899.5867
If you’re looking for a true adrenaline rush, you may opt for a slightly more daring sky view of the area – the kind that requires you to jump from a plane! Skydive Coastal Carolinas, a member of the U.S. Parachute Association, offers classes and jumps (tandem or individual w/ C&D licenses) throughout the week, weather permitting.
Deep Sea Fishing
The excitement of reeling in a giant fish is fun for the entire family, not just the salty dogs. Our area is well known for excellent fishing throughout the year and trips can be tailored to fit your group – freshwater or saltwater, inshore or offshore, quarter-day to full-day – whatever floats your boat! Click here for more information on local charter fishing. K✔
Kayaking and Canoeing
The Adventure Company
807 N. Howe Street (#A), Southport, NC / 910.454.0607
There is nothing more relaxing than gently gliding through the serene canoe trails of the Davis Canal or kayaking the marshes of the Intracoastal Waterway. If you are experienced and have your own gear, maps are available at the Recreation Center. But you don’t have to haul your own kayak to the beach; The Adventure Company in Southport offers daily, guided tours, lessons, rentals and sales. K✔
Scuba Diving / Offshore Reefs & Wrecks
Scuba South Diving
222 South River Drive, Southport, NC / 910.457.5201
Just off the coast of Southport/Oak Island are the Cape Fear’s Frying Pan Shoals and numerous ship wrecks and reefs just waiting to be explored by adventurous underwater lovers. Captain Wayne Strickland and crew are licensed and certified.
Sailing
Priority Sailing / 106 Yacht Basin Drive, Southport, NC / 910.454.4479
Endless Summer / South Harbor Marina, Southport, NC / 910.253.0531
S/V Kelly Allen / Southport Marina, Southport, NC / 910.524.7245
Sailors of all skills levels will enjoy a customized adventure cruise from one of the area’s sailing charters or cruises. Morning, afternoon and sunset cruises sail along Oak Island or Bald Head Island or up the Cape Fear River along Battery Island and the Southport shore. K✔
Motorcycle, Moped and Scooter Rentals
Oak Island Rentals & Island Fishing Center, 5319 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island, NC / 910.201.4002
If you like riding with the wind in your hair and the sun on your face, a motorcycle, moped or scooter is the way to see our beautiful island area. Some activities are K✔ with appropriate supervision.
Surfing and Body Boarding
Oak Island Rentals & Island Fishing Center, 5319 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island, NC / 910.201.4002
If you are itching to try surfing, body boarding or wakeboarding, but didn’t bring your one of your own, you can rent one for a day or for your whole stay. K✔ with appropriate supervision.
Sports
Check out the area parks listing for information on areas where you can participate in a variety of sports – such as tennis, volleyball, baseball, softball, basketball, skateboarding, trail-walking and more. K✔
