Southport
America's Happiest Seaside Town
Steeped in history and picturesque beauty, there is little wonder why Coastal Living Magazine named Southport "America's Happiest Seaside Town." A visit to this historic maritime town takes you back into a distant past of pirates and privateers, antebellum Southern belles and blockade runners. Seafarers have been frequenting this community since as far back as the early 1500s, and today, Southport is as popular as it has ever been.
Don't miss your chance to stroll through the friendly streets and stop in the boutique shops and local art galleries, or wander around the docks and have a crab-cake sandwich or steamed shrimp at one of several restaurants featuring outdoor dining on the waterfront.
Southport Is Motion Picture-Perfect
Southport's charm has not only attracted visitors, but the eye of the movie industry as well. Scenes from the picturesque town are featured in several popular films and TV shows such as "Safe Haven," " A Walk To Remember," "The Secret Life of Bees" or "Under The Dome." On your next visit to Southport, you'll want to make some time to tour locations from these and other productions for a fun way to spend the day.
Fun and Adventure in Southport
Accommodations
- Bell-Clemmons House
- Captain Newton's Inn
- Comfort Suites
- Hampton Inn & Suites
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Southport/Oak Island
- LaPolena Bed & Breakfast
- Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc.
- River Hotel of Southport
- Riverside Motel
- Robert Ruark Inn
- Southport Inn
- Southport Realty Inc.
- St. James Properties
- The Inn at River Oaks
- Wingate by Wyndham
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Golf
Heritage & Museums
- Civil War Sites of Significance
- Fort Johnston - Southport Museum & Visitors Center
- North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport
- Old Brunswick County Jail Museum
- Saint Philip's Episcopal Church
- Explore Brunswick Islands heritage and museums
Nature Preserves
Dining
- Atlantic Seafood & Steaks
- Bella Cucina Pizza, Seafood, Pasta
- Eric's Grille
- Famous Subs & Pizza
- Fishy Fishy Cafe
- Joseph's Italian Bistro
- KFC/ Taco Bell
- Live Oak Cafe
- Local's Family Diner
- Loco Jo's Grill & Bar
- McDonald's
- Mr. P's Bistro
- Oasis Bar & Grill
- Oliver's on the Cape Fear
- Port City Java - Southport
- Ports of Call
- Provision Company
- Quiznos Sub
- Southport Smoke House
- Taylor Cuisine Cafe & Catering
- The Frying Pan
- Wildlife Restaurant & Grill
- Explore Brunswick Islands dining
Shopping
Fishing
- Blackbeard Scuba
- Fugitive Fishing Charter
- Impulsive Charters
- Oak Island Fishing Charters
- Southport Angler Outfitters
- Yeah Right Charters
- Explore Brunswick Islands fishing
Parks and Recreation
- Alvin C. Caviness Park
- Disc Golf
- Dutchman Creek Park
- Franklin Square Park
- Keziah Park
- Kingsley Street Park
- Lowe-White Memorial Park
- Smithville District Park
- Southport Pier & Riverwalk
- Waterfront Park
- Explore Brunswick Islands parks and recreation
Attractions and Activities
- Bald Head Island Ferry
- Bike, Boat, Kayak & Beach Equipment Rentals
- Blackbeard Scuba
- Brunswick Catch - Local Seafood
- Brunswick Islands Birding
- Brunswick Islands in the Movies
- Campgrounds
- Civil War Sites of Significance
- Day Spas
- Disc Golf
- Endless Summer Sailing Charter
- Franklin Square Gallery
- Fugitive Fishing Charter
- Impulsive Charters
- Kayak, Canoe, SUP Launch Sites
- Lighthouse WaterSports
- North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport
- Old Brunswick County Jail Museum
- Old South Tour Company
- Parrot Head Charters & Recreational Boating Services
- Sailing Vessel Kelly Allen
- Scuba South Diving Company
- Skydive Coastal Carolinas
- Southport / Fort Fisher Ferry
- Southport Angler Outfitters
- Southport Fun Tours
- Southport Tours
- Southport Walking Tour
- The Adventure Kayak Company, Inc
- Yeah Right Charters
- Explore Brunswick Islands attractions and activities
Public Boating Access
- Dutchman Creek Park
- Kayak, Canoe, SUP Launch Sites
- Oak Island Ramp - Dutchman Creek Park
- Explore Brunswick Islands public boating access
Events
Travel
Meetings
Weddings
- Anne Liles Photography
- Art Catering
- Ashley Fox Events
- Cake-A-Licious
- Coastal Catering & Events
- Coastline Catering
- Endless Summer Sailing Charter
- Joe Tese' Photography
- Snapp-Shot Photography
- Southern Designs, Events & Favors
- Southport Community Building
- The Bar-B-Que House Catering
- The Omelette Man, Dunn's Catering
- Turtle Island Restaurant & Catering
- USC Web & Video Productions
- Explore Brunswick Islands weddings