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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

A Colorful Celebration One of the most festive and colorful traditions in the United States is without a doubt, Mardi Gras! Also known as “Fat Tuesday,” Mardi Gras is known for its high-energy festivities and expression of New Orleans culture. Coastal Carolina isn’t without its own celebration! Oak Island is holding... Read More

Famous Iconographies Coastal North Carolina has a lot of famous iconographies along its sugar-white shorelines. From Cape Hatteras to Fort Fisher, several landmarks continue to be the center of attention for decades (and rightfully so!) The greater Southport area is known for its abundance of coastal landmarks. Places like the Bald... Read More

Coastal Convenience Being a coastal town right on the borders of where the mighty Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean meet, there’s plenty of water to use as a mode of transportation in Southport. Travel between New Hanover and Brunswick County may seem a bit perplexing if you don’t have... Read More

One of the most well-known and beloved of all coastal Carolina traditions are the multiple holiday flotillas! Imagine an entire waterborne parade featuring boats of all different shapes and sizes rigged with dazzling lights from bow to stern. The Winterfest Flotilla, held in Southport, will be taking place next weekend and... Read More

“Oysters are the most tender and delicate of all seafoods. They stay in bed all day and night. They never work or take exercise, are stupendous drinkers, and wait for their meals to come to them.” Hector Bolitho A Coastal Southern Tradition If there’s one tradition that defines living down South... Read More

Home is Where the History Is One of the most enamoring features of living in a historic town is the number of old homes that you can visit. The Southeastern seaboard of North Carolina has plenty of beautiful historic homes that are available to tour and sometimes purchase. Usually, one might... Read More

*Image Attributed to Brunswick Visitors Guide, https://www.southport-nc.com/downtown-southport.html* Lots to Do in Southport Southport, North Carolina is a truly unique experience for everyone that visits the locale. On the one hand, it has plenty of world-class golf courses, restaurants, and nearby attractions. On the other hand, Southport still radiates that Southern small-town... Read More

A Geographical Icon The mighty Cape Fear River has long been one of the geographical symbols of coastal North Carolina. Connecting parts of Harnett, Cumberland, Bladen, Columbus, Pender, Brunswick, and New Hanover Counties, the Cape Fear River has long been an important source of recreational and economical benefit for our local... Read More