Category: Explore
As you pull out your fresh new calendar and make your plans for the year, be sure to note these annual traditions! These are local favorites you won’t want to miss! Spring Annual Tradition: Spring Festival A longstanding tradition of 28 years, the annual Spring Festival welcomes the change of season... Read More
Southport, NC is known for its small-town charm and maritime history. A popular destination for vacationers and the movie industry, the town’s natural beauty, historic downtown, picturesque waterfront, and proximity to area beaches are just a couple of the many draws to Southport. However, Southport has is much more than a... Read More
While summer is one of our favorite seasons prime for boating, beaching and all of the outdoor adventures that the Coastal Carolinas are known for, fall holds a special place in our hearts here on the coast. In Southport, North Carolina, we still experience four seasons, so temperatures get a touch... Read More
There’s only one word to describe spring in the Cape Fear: unforgettable. The azaleas blooming like fireworks of red, purple, and pink, painting the ground with their petals. Coastal birds from painted buntings to green herons singing out the dawn chorus and breezy walks on the beach. Nature’s celebrating and so... Read More
Nestled between Wilmington and Myrtle Beach, the Home Place of Southport is the perfect place to enjoy an active coastal lifestyle (mixed in with plenty of relaxation, don’t worry). A stone’s throw from pristine beaches and waterways, there’s ample water sports, lush parks, and walking trails. And with all of Southport’s... Read More
These days Southport, NC is best known for its warm, relaxing coastal lifestyle. Nestled between spectacular beaches and a downtown specializing in boutiques and good eats, it’s easy to see why Coastal Living calls Southport one of the Top 10 of “America’s Happiest Seaside Towns.” But, boy if these beaches could talk.... Read More
Enjoy the Outdoors Spring is in the air, which means it’s the perfect time to start exploring all the beautiful greenspaces that Southport has to offer. Just a stone’s throw from the Home Place of Southport with 23 acres of room to enjoy, Smithville District Park is a wonderful amenity Southport... Read More
Celebrating Spring Spring in North Carolina feels like a festival in of itself between the burst of blue birds and the yellow jessamine blooms. It’s also the start of festival season in North Carolina–the perfect time to shake off winter slumber and enjoy local culture. One of Brunswick’s largest spring festivals,... Read More
Temperatures are warming up and the daffodils are blooming: it’s springtime in Southeastern NC. And you know the minute that warm weather starts to hit the Home Place, it’s a great time to get out and enjoy an ice cold beer. With a great selection of locally sourced craft breweries on... Read More
Great Eats on the Coast Carolina Coastal Café, also known to locals as “CaCoCa,” is a must-visit for anyone who enjoys delicious food, great service, and a good atmosphere. It is a local favorite and a visitor’s coastal delight. Don’t sit on this recommendation, go check out Carolina Coastal Café! A... Read More