Looking for the perfect beach destination to celebrate Independence Day? The 4th of July 2025 celebration in Oak Island, NC, is a classic coastal experience filled with fireworks, parades, live music, and patriotic charm.
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North Carolina's sea turtle nesting season usually lasts from early to mid-May through September. Female sea turtles flock to our shores to lay their eggs. As locals and vacationers, we need to do what we can to help save these protected species and ensure a successful nesting season!
Imagine this: You spend the whole day on the beach, you come back to your MRA rental, take a shower, get dressed to go out to eat, and sit down at an amazing Oak Island waterfront restaurant. Does that not sound like the best day ever? Oceanfront dining is the epitome of Oak Island life. We are fortunate to have a plethora of restaurants that overlook the beautiful Atlantic and Intracoastal. Discover our top choices for waterfront dining in Oak Island here.
Imagine enjoying a freshly caught seafood dinner of your choice while smelling the ocean air, and feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin. Sounds perfect right? We are extremely fortunate to have some of the top outdoor waterfront dining experiences in all of Brunswick County. Whether you're looking for a backyard fish fry, or an elevated dining experience Southport's waterfront really does have it all.
Breathe an extra sigh of relief when planning your Southport and Oak Island vacation this year by taking advantage of our Vacation Vittles program. Grab locally harvested, fresh produce along with eggs and shrimp for your stay and support local farmers and fishers!




