Surf fishing, sea shell hunting, walks to the pier, shops and skate board park, visiting the Blue Water Point Marina and Historic Southport and watching Dolphins swim.
The Southport - Oak Island area is home to the largest Fourth of July Festival in North Carolina. Southport is the only area incorporated as the NC 4th of July Festival. A whole week of activities consisting of arts and crafts, street dancing, lots of fun and a grand parade precedes an evening of fireworks to end the festivities. Please contact the Southport - Oak Island Chamber of Commerce for more scheduling of events.
Annual U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament held in October.
Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
The Granddad of king mackerel fishing tournaments. Over $100,000 in prizes. Guaranteed Prize structure. Entertainment, Food, Fishing Tournament. Fee Charged to enter. Spectators Free. Food,Beverages & Entertainment Saturday. Public welcome. Southport Marina.