Add a little variety to your beach days! Here’s where to explore small downtowns, eat Calabash-style seafood, paddle, and uncover local history along the water.
FISHY FISHY CAFE
A Guide to Downtown Southport
At the mouth of the Cape Fear River, this coastal town’s colorful cottages and majestic live oaks have made it a picturesque setting for many feature films.
Island Eats: 12 Flip-Flop-Friendly Restaurants
Relax. Sandy toes, salty hair, and big appetites are welcome here. Whether you’re looking for a shrimpburger, a fish taco, or a double-scoop ice cream cone, these restaurants know that a beach vacation should never stray too far from the sea.
