Hydrangea Hideaway, Oak Island: Guidebook
Sightseeing
Only a couple of miles up the beach, the gorgeous Oak Island lighthouse is still active and available for tours. Hours are very limited though, due to the lighthouse being run by volunteers, and reservations to climb to the top must be made in advance (although not required for tours to the 2nd floor), so be sure to plan ahead if you want to climb the 153 feet to the top (169 feet above the water…talk about beautiful views!). Absolutely worth a visit, even if you don’t climb it!
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Oak Island Lighthouse
300a Caswell Beach RdOnly a couple of miles up the beach, the gorgeous Oak Island lighthouse is still active and available for tours. Hours are very limited though, due to the lighthouse being run by volunteers, and reservations to climb to the top must be made in advance (although not required for tours to the 2nd floor), so be sure to plan ahead if you want to climb the 153 feet to the top (169 feet above the water…talk about beautiful views!). Absolutely worth a visit, even if you don’t climb it!
The pier has great fishing (fishing licenses can be purchased by the day, week or year) are sold nearby, and you can stroll our and enjoy the views and sea breeze for no charge. Only a few blocks from the cottage, definitely make the time to enjoy it!
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Oak Island Pier
705 Ocean DrThe pier has great fishing (fishing licenses can be purchased by the day, week or year) are sold nearby, and you can stroll our and enjoy the views and sea breeze for no charge. Only a few blocks from the cottage, definitely make the time to enjoy it!
If you have time, a day trip to Southport is always fun! A beautiful historic town with great dining and local shops, and a ferry that connects to Fort Fisher and the North Carolina Aquarium at the south end of Kure Beach.
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Southport
If you have time, a day trip to Southport is always fun! A beautiful historic town with great dining and local shops, and a ferry that connects to Fort Fisher and the North Carolina Aquarium at the south end of Kure Beach.
Want to your from the air? Just a few miles away and a favorite way to see the island!
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High Tide Helicopters
4345 Airport Rd SEWant to your from the air? Just a few miles away and a favorite way to see the island!
Brunswick Air
4009 Airport Rd SETake a tour of the coastline from the air!
Food scene
Incredible spot for brunch and worth the 10 minute drive to Southport! Try the American Woman omelette, the loaded fried green tomatoes or the stuffed French toast. A kids menu isn’t published, but they are kid friendly (fruit bowls for kids while they wait on their food) and do have a kid-friendly selection if you ask (grilled cheese, chicken tenders, etc).
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Cafe Koa & Market
302 N Howe StIncredible spot for brunch and worth the 10 minute drive to Southport! Try the American Woman omelette, the loaded fried green tomatoes or the stuffed French toast. A kids menu isn’t published, but they are kid friendly (fruit bowls for kids while they wait on their food) and do have a kid-friendly selection if you ask (grilled cheese, chicken tenders, etc).
A great spot for takeout, just a couple of blocks from our home. The pineapple curry is a favorite of ours (with some added spice). Delicious!
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Thai By the Sea
8300 E Oak Island DrA great spot for takeout, just a couple of blocks from our home. The pineapple curry is a favorite of ours (with some added spice). Delicious!
Only a few hundred yards away from Hydrangea Hideaway, and with an excellent selection of wine and beer. A rotating selection of local brews will be a tap, and they have a wonderful and relaxing outdoor seating area. They close early though, so don’t wait much past 8 pm to go grab a beverage!
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Grape & Ale
8521 E Oak Island DrOnly a few hundred yards away from Hydrangea Hideaway, and with an excellent selection of wine and beer. A rotating selection of local brews will be a tap, and they have a wonderful and relaxing outdoor seating area. They close early though, so don’t wait much past 8 pm to go grab a beverage!
Oceanfront dining attached to the Oak Island Pier. Only a few blocks from the house. Worth a trip!
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Koko Cabana
705 Ocean DrOceanfront dining attached to the Oak Island Pier. Only a few blocks from the house. Worth a trip!
Great vibes and great burgers! Our kids are big fans of this place, as the kids’ meals are served on frisbee flyers instead of plates. Make sure to get there early on the weekends, or be prepared to wait (especially in summer). It’s a popular spot!
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Shagger Jacks
8004 E Oak Island DrGreat vibes and great burgers! Our kids are big fans of this place, as the kids’ meals are served on frisbee flyers instead of plates. Make sure to get there early on the weekends, or be prepared to wait (especially in summer). It’s a popular spot!
Great BBQ! It is popular though, so be sure to call ahead for take out! Ask about their specials if you have a large group!
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BBQ House
5002 E Oak Island DrGreat BBQ! It is popular though, so be sure to call ahead for take out! Ask about their specials if you have a large group!
Only about 150 yards from the cottage, there is a great selection of bakery items. The pecan sandies and strawberry cake are our favorites.
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Nancy Jo's Homemade Bakery
8600 E Oak Island DrOnly about 150 yards from the cottage, there is a great selection of bakery items. The pecan sandies and strawberry cake are our favorites.
Island Way
1407 E Beach DrUpscale Oceanside dining. Great views and good food!
Casual oceanfront dining only a couple of blocks from our home! Walk straight towards the beach down Norton, and you’ll see the Lazy Turtle down on your right.
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Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill
601 Ocean DrCasual oceanfront dining only a couple of blocks from our home! Walk straight towards the beach down Norton, and you’ll see the Lazy Turtle down on your right.
The eggplant Parmesan is excellent, and the vodka sauce is too. The caprese salad is also a favorite. Portions are generous and service has been great for us!
Falcone Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
5013 Southport Crossing WayThe eggplant Parmesan is excellent, and the vodka sauce is too. The caprese salad is also a favorite. Portions are generous and service has been great for us!
Great breakfast spot and very close to the cottage.
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Old Bridge Diner
132 Country Club DrGreat breakfast spot and very close to the cottage.
Great Italian spot on the mainland, just over the old bridge
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Castucci's Italian Restaurant
4332 Long Beach Rd SEGreat Italian spot on the mainland, just over the old bridge
If you’re in the mood for steak, Swain’s cut is just a few blocks down Oak Island Drive
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Swain Seafood Shack
8317 E Oak Island DrIf you’re in the mood for steak, Swain’s cut is just a few blocks down Oak Island Drive
In the mood for a casual meal while watching a game? Chaser’s has good food, great prices and a kid-friendly menu. Popular with locals! It closes at 9 pm though, so don’t wait too late to go.
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Chaser's Sports Bar & Grill
8520 E Oak Island DrIn the mood for a casual meal while watching a game? Chaser’s has good food, great prices and a kid-friendly menu. Popular with locals! It closes at 9 pm though, so don’t wait too late to go.
The coconut curry sauce that comes with the potstickers is delicious, the sushi is solid (we are big fans of the scorpion king roll) and there is an extensive menu of sushi isn’t your thing (including a kids menu). Drink menu is also fairly extensive. Worth the 10 to 12 minute drive from the cottage if you’re in the mood for some sushi!
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Southport Gourmet and Sushi Bar
1643 N Howe StThe coconut curry sauce that comes with the potstickers is delicious, the sushi is solid (we are big fans of the scorpion king roll) and there is an extensive menu of sushi isn’t your thing (including a kids menu). Drink menu is also fairly extensive. Worth the 10 to 12 minute drive from the cottage if you’re in the mood for some sushi!
Recreation
Open to the public, it is a very pleasant course! If you came in over the old bridge, you saw it on your left just after getting on the island. With a bar and grill on site also, it’s a great spot to spend a morning or afternoon!
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Oak Island Golf Club
928 Caswell Beach RdOpen to the public, it is a very pleasant course! If you came in over the old bridge, you saw it on your left just after getting on the island. With a bar and grill on site also, it’s a great spot to spend a morning or afternoon!
If you’re ready for adventure, the swamp park has it!
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The Swamp Park- Zip Line and ATV Center
5550 Watts Rd SWIf you’re ready for adventure, the swamp park has it!
Ready for an adrenaline rush? Skydiving is just down the road! Be sure to look up on clear days and you are likely to see skydivers parachuting down!
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Skydive Coastal Carolinas
4019 Long Beach Rd SEReady for an adrenaline rush? Skydiving is just down the road! Be sure to look up on clear days and you are likely to see skydivers parachuting down!
About 2 miles away, Middleton Park offers free summer Friday concerts (Memorial Day to Labor Day), soccer fields, a playground, a splash pad for the little ones (free admission and open 10 am - 6 pm) and more!
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Middleton Park
102 E Dolphin DrAbout 2 miles away, Middleton Park offers free summer Friday concerts (Memorial Day to Labor Day), soccer fields, a playground, a splash pad for the little ones (free admission and open 10 am - 6 pm) and more!
If you’re ready to get out on the water, give them a call!
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Oak Island Fishing Charters
133 NW 5th StIf you’re ready to get out on the water, give them a call!
A family friendly spot with a cute putt putt course and an ice cream shop. Check hours before going, as they may have limited hours in the off season.
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Oak Island Jungle Golf
6321 E Oak Island DrA family friendly spot with a cute putt putt course and an ice cream shop. Check hours before going, as they may have limited hours in the off season.
Need to rent a bike? BRP Bike rentals has reasonable rates and will deliver to your vacation rental for a nominal fee.
BRP Bike Shop
4230 Long Beach Rd SENeed to rent a bike? BRP Bike rentals has reasonable rates and will deliver to your vacation rental for a nominal fee.
If you need a golf cart rental, they’ll deliver and pick up at the house, and rental periods range from 3 days to weekly. We’ve rented 4 seaters, but 6 are available also. They are street legal, so you can cruise the island in style!
Golf Cart Outlet
5030 Southport-Supply Rd SEIf you need a golf cart rental, they’ll deliver and pick up at the house, and rental periods range from 3 days to weekly. We’ve rented 4 seaters, but 6 are available also. They are street legal, so you can cruise the island in style!
Spas
Beachin' Day Spa
5200 E Oak Island DrGreat place to unwind and relax with a massage!