Visitors who want to enjoy an in-depth tour of Southport, but who want to hear all the stories that are attached to the historic buildings and waterfront, (and who’d prefer not to embark on miles of walking), can sign up for a friendly excursion with Southport Fun Tours. These tours, which depart from the waterfront Bay Street in the heart of the downtown area, take place on a shaded and state-of-the art electric tram, providing a fine city-wide exploration for passengers who just want to sit back and take in the sights.
The tour is guided throughout, allowing passengers to learn more about the local intriguing history and culture, which includes colorful stories about pirates, wars, and hurricanes. Visitors will cruise by towering historic mansions, quaint cottages that have stood for centuries, ancient live oaks, and some of the most inviting coastal landscapes in the Cape Fear region. Visitors will even get to see recent movie locations and settings, (with filming perhaps in progress), and will get a hefty helping of local wildlife, including pelicans, ibises, and maybe even dolphins. Thorough and engaging throughout, Southport Fun Tours lets passengers relax, lean back, and take in the picturesque coastal town and salty breezes with ease.
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Situated on the edge of the Cape Fear Coastline in between the bustling towns of Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach, the Masonboro Island Coastal Reserve is a unique slice of undeveloped and natural barrier island shoreline that’s an important habitat for countless coastal species. Hard to reach but wonderfully isolated, visitors who make a trip to this literal deserted island will be rewarded with great shelling, beautiful landscapes, and miles of beaches to go around.
Greenfield Lake Park is known as one of Wilmington’s coolest and most scenic destinations, and is a vast public park that’s located just south of the historic downtown area. Located on the western edge of Greenfield Lake, and just a stone’s throw from the Cape Fear Riverfront, this pretty public park is the perfect spot for hikers, birdwatchers, kayakers, and anyone who appreciates a natural vista to take a break from the bustling city and simply unwind.
Smile and Wave. Our second row beach home has been freshly refreshed and we can't wait to share this family friendly home with you! We are located on the east side of Ocean Isle Beach about 1 mile from the center of town. Our home is steps away from the beach access so its very simple to run back and forth to the home for anything you may have forgotten! Our reverse floor plan optimizes ocean vistas in the space that you will be spending most of your time. The open family room, dining room, and kitchen offer elegant vistas of the ocean. With 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, Smile and Wave sleeps up to 14 people so we have plenty of room for you, your family, and your friends. There are 2 master bedrooms (one on the top floor and one on the first floor) each offering King beds and their own bath. The 3 remaining bedrooms are all on first floor along with two additional bathrooms. Each level features a sizable deck spanning the width of the home for calming or dining . All bedrooms have TVs with Roku devices so you can sign in to any streaming service that you like. There is a enormous, private outdoor shower to rinse off in after a day at the beach!For families with modest kids, our home is supplied with a infant gate, pack and play, booster seat, high chair, umbrella stroller, and a variety of beach toys.We added an EV charger in 2022 that is available to our guests for an additional fee.
- Ocean Isle Beach
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 14