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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

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

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

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