Brunswick Islands & Cape Fear Coast Visitors Guide 2015-2016

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brunswickislands.guide Alligator Spotting Witness North Carolina’s keystone species

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Discover Wilmington A Taste of the Coast 20 must-do activities in The Port City

An inside look on local eats and drinks

Ocean Lovers Fun activities to do on the water

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Contents 2015 Visitor Guide

BRUNSWICK ISLAND & CAPE FEAR VISITORS GUIDE

Randy Thompson Editor/Publisher

Paul Brannock................Corporate Vice President of Sales Jay Bellamy............................................ Corporate Sales Trainer Jeff Walston..................................................... Account Executive Brian Woelfel..................................................................... Lead Artist Jim Pile.................................................. Director of Photography Casey Miller.................................................................................. Editor Angela Blue.............................................................Assistant Editor Kristen Kornacki..............................Client Relations Manager Kip Ruposky...............................................Distribution Manager Holly Watters............................ Vice President of Production Dave Uhrin........................................................... Creative Director Robin Cather...............................................Production Manager Tracy Thompson.................................................. Office Manager Kendall Burns.......................... Associate Account Executive Chris Murphy...........................................Web Creative Director Brandon Litchfield...............................Senior Web Developer Caleb Whitehead.................................... App/Web Developer Michael Saks...................................................................SEO Analyst Lisa Davenport..............................................Marketing Director Kearsten Walden......Web Marketing & Promotions Manager Kathryn Kelly................................Digital Marketing Specialist Matt Haddaway...............................................Graphic Designer Chris Meligonis................................................Graphic Designer Don Spencer......................................................Graphic Designer Josh Haralson....................................................Graphic Designer Jessica Toll...........................................................Graphic Designer Kaye Ellen Trautman.....................................Graphic Designer Brian Woelfel......................................................Graphic Designer

INTRODUCING FEATURES BRUNSWICK ISLANDS 16 Alligator Spotting AND CAPE FEAR COAST 21 Docktails 6 Ad Index 8 Welcome

32 W ho’s Who in Wilmington

DESTINATIONS

GUIDES TO...

Welcome to Cape Fear Downtown Wilmington Pleasure Island Historic Southport W elcome to the Brunswick Islands

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Golf Calendar of Events Shopping Stand-Up Paddleboard Learn to Surf On the Water Purchasing Real Estate Coastal Cuisine

VISITORS SERVICES $5 OFF

$5 OFF

Any purchAse OF $50 Or mOre

Visitors Guide Must present this coupon or to redeem.

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of $40 or more. any purchase your purchase of $40.

$2 OFF T-ShirT $2 OFF T-ShirT

Get $5 OFF or Visitor Please present this couponwith any Guide coupon. Not valid other offers or discounts.

islandtacklehardware.com 801 North Lake Park Blvd.

Carolina Beach, NC 910-458-3049

113 K Ave • Kure Beach, NC 910-458-7668 jackmacks.com

ZY PIRATE LA Island Sports Bar

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5320 Oleander Drive, Wilmington 910-791-0666

5320 Oleander Drive, Wilmington 910-791-0666 www.junglerapids.com Get Wet! Have Fun! #65533

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The Mermaid Ca tle

FREE

701 North Lake Blvd Carolina Beach, NC 910-458-LAZY(5299) www.lazypiraterestaurant.com

purchase.

With this coupon or Visitor Guide adwith coupon to receive offer. Not combinedone other coupons or promotions. Limit coupon per customer. Expires 5/31/16

9 Lake Park Blvd S. Carolina Beach, NC 28428 910-458-8181 www.themermaidcastle.com

P ’S PO Diner

Poplar Grove Plantation

$10 PURCHASE

purChASe GifT Shop with admission ticket.

$2 OFF ANY

Ad Present this coupon or Visitors Guideoffer. coupon in this magazine to redeem Limit 2 coupons per table

any

admission & Poplar Grove Plantation.

10% off Any

www.krazykones.com

PLEASURE ISLAND RENTALS

FREE $5 OFF

Dine in to redeem offer. coupon910-833-1110 Visitor Guide adwww.battlehouseilm.com Exp. 5/31/16.

2 Ann Street Wilmington, NC 910-343-0200 www.pilothouserest.com

May not be used on live plants, sale items, orange tagged items, floral arrangements or custom monogrammed items. Limit one coupon per household per day. Expires 5-15-2016.

5744 Market St., Wilmington (910) 791-7522

promotions. discounts. Expires 5/31/16

Cape Fear Jewelers

10% OFF FREE BEER GLASS

ANY SIZE

Orders

Ad Present this coupon or Visitors Guide coupon in this magazine to redeem.

OF $10 OR A PURCHASE WITH102 East Moore St., Southport, Only.

Calabash,OFNC$10 OR MORE. 28467 WITH A PURCHASE Only.

Southport Location 910-457-5299 per customer. Must coupon One www.capefearjewelers.com present coupon to receive offer.

105 S. Howe Street Southport, NC 28461 (910)777-5151

Location 910-579-1500 Southport One coupon per customer. Must present coupon to receive offer.

105 S. Howe Street Southport, NC 28461 (910)777-5151

6A North Lake Park Blvd.

Carolina Beach 910-458-7380 www.theshuckinshack.com

Silver Coast Winery

FREE WINE GLASS

OR MORE. WITH A PURCHASE OF $10Only.

Ocean Isle Location One coupon per customer. Must present coupon to receive offer.

6680 Barbeque Rd. Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 (910)287-2800

10% OFF 24 hour or longer rental.

offer.

Must present this coupon to receive Not valid with any other offers or discounts.

SunFun Rentals, Cross Bridge Village 1206 North Lake Park Blvd, Unit E, Carolina Beach • 910-707-0926 www.sunfunrentals.net

1/2 Day Fishing DOlphin Cruise gulF stream trip

1525 13th Ave. N. North Myrtle Beach SC 29582 (910)-575-0111 • (910)-575-5978 m www.supervoyagerdeepseafishing.co

222 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC www.surfberry.com 910-679-8027

$3 OFF $4 OFF $5 OFF

DOlphin Cruise gulF stream trip

coupon.

With this coupon or Visitor Guide ad Not valid with any other offer or discount.

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$1 OFF

$4 OFF $5 OFF

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any lunch entree, or sandwich

Must show this coupon or Visitors coupon at time of purchase. Expires Guide 05/31/16.

128 South Water Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 910-763-2052 www.thegeorgerestaurant.com

505 N. Sycamore Street Rose Hill, NC 28458

910-755-5546 4700 Main Street Shallotte, NC 28470 Across from the Purple Onion

4650 HWY 17 South, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 1-800-774-9634 duplinwinery.com

with any purchase while supplies Present this coupon or Visitors last. coupon to redeem. Not valid withGuide Ad any other

2ND HOUR

$5 OFF

An American Seafood Grill and Oyster Bar with outdoor dining along the Cape Fear River in historic Chandlers Wharf.

OF A $35 PURCHASE

FREE!

$1 OFF

GHOST WALK

Offer good for entire party.

Must present this coupon or Go Guide Ad coupon to redeem.

Not valid with any other offer.

Online Code: ilmvg15 Wilmington, NC • 910-794-1866 www.HauntedWilmington.com

Purchase OF $25 Or mOre Or $5 OFF BOard rental

Present this coupon or Visitors Guide Ad coupon to redeem. One coupon customer and on-sale items are per excluded. Offer expires 9/1/2015.

209 S. Lake Park Blvd.

Carolina Beach • 910-458-7005

restaurant

$5 OFF

Innovations on Southern regional cooking in the historic Craig House with outdoor and newly renovated Withdining this coupon or Go Guide ad coupon.

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$35 PURCHASE

or discount.

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Our downtown 308 S. Lake location on the Park Blvd.

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On the Carolina Beach Boardwalk (910) 458-5823 www.fudgeboat.com

$10 OFF any HelicOpter tOur.

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Not valid with any other offer or promotion.

Open Dine7 indays offer or discount. Expires 3/31/16. only.a week.

116 Causeway Drive, Ocean Isle, NC, 28468 Present this coupon or 116 Causeway Drive, Ocean Isle, NC, Visitor Guide ad coupon to redeem offer.

910-393-2003 28468 910-393-2003 Exp. 5/31/16.

5802 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island, NC, 28465 5802 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island, NC, 28465 910-278-7550 at participating locations only.

2 Ann Street Good 910-278-7550 or Visitors Guide Ad VALID FOR EVERYONE IN YOUR PARTY. www.eaglesbeachwear.net Selected Styles. Limits Apply. Oneor Wilmington, NC With this coupon Ad www.eaglesbeachwear.net Present this coupon or Visitors Guideoffer. per customer. Present this coupon 910-343-1448 coupon to receive offer. 1 per customer, offer. coupon in this magazine to receive Visitors Guide coupon to receive not valid with any other offers. www.elijahs.com Exp. 3/31/16.

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$10 OFF $5 OFF

25% OFF

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Jewelers

$10 OFF

Purchase OF $50 Or mOre

1016 S. College Rd Wilmington, gulF stream trip between UNCW and Oleander this coupon or Visitor Guide adDr.coupon.

With910-392-2970 Not valid with any other offer or discount. www.corbettsburgers.com 1525 13th Ave. N. North Myrtle Beach SC 29582 (910)-575-0111 • (910)-575-5978

tent rentals.

(910) 679-4473 1322 Airlie Rd. Wlimington, NC 28403

$5 OFF

PURCHASE OF $25 OR MORE

$5 OFF

Must show this coupon at time of purchase. Expires 5/31/16.

Douglas

With this coupon or Visitor Guide ad coupon. Not valid with any other DOlphin Cruise offer or discount. Expires 5/31/16

With this coupon or Go Guide coupon at time of purchase.

Towels

NC

Voyager

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(910)508-7167 www.tntcabana.com

Wilmington Trolley Co.

1/2 Day Fishing

$20 OFF

800 St. Joseph Street Carolina Beach, NC 910-458-0211 any weekly www.checkeredchurch.com

3Beach for $10

Deep Sea Fishing & Dolphin Cruises

Deep Sea Fishing & Dolphin Cruises

coupon.

With this coupon or Visitor Guide ad Not valid with any other offer or discount.

Ad Present this coupon or Visitors Guide coupon to receive offer. Not combinable with any other offers. Exp. 5/31/16.

Voyager

Voyager

$3 OFF $4 OFF $5 OFF

CABANA

Buy one Froyo

get one halF oFF

all rentals

With this coupon you get to pet a snake free. Must present this coupon or Visitorsfor Guide Ad coupon at time of purchase.

Not valid with any other offer.

20 Orange Street, Wilmington, NC 910-762-1669 www.capefearserpentarium.com

Deep Sea Fishing Buy One Get OneCruises & Dolphin

Your entire purchase

1206 Lake Park Blvd. Unit D. Carolina Beach, NC 910-458-8200 bigapplecafeandbakerync.com

$10 OFF $5 OFF any dinner entree or

any lunch entree, or sandwich

Must show this coupon or Visitors coupon at time of purchase. Expires Guide 05/31/16.

128 South Water Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 910-763-2052 www.thegeorgerestaurant.com

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Visitors Information Ferry Schedule Area Map Restaurant Menus Coupons

Simply Tear Out Coupon Section and Redeem Individual Coupons with Advertisers

Section and Redeem Simply Tear Out Coupon with Advertisers Individual Coupons

5% OFF TNT

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One per customer, not combinable with any other offers. Present this coupon or Visitor Guide Ad coupon to redeem.

10% OFF

SnakE PEtting

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Not to be combined with any other offer or promotion.

MORE.

10152 Beach Dr.

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Expires 5/31/16.

10200 US Hwy. 17N Wilmington, NC • 910.686.9518 www.poplargrove.com

ANY SILVER JEWELRY

FREE BEER GLASS

When you buy one Latte of equal size.

One coupon per customer, not combinable with any other offers. Must present coupon at time of purchase. Expires 5-31-16

YOUR $15 PURCHASE

FREE

Silver Coast Winery

Silver Coast Winery

$5OFOFF $35 Or mOre

$3 Off

$16 Town & CounTry TiCkeT

admission to both Bellamy Mansion & Poplar Grove Plantation.

10% off Any GifT Shop purChASe

with admission ticket.

Present this coupon or Visitors Guide Ad coupon in this magazine to redeem.

503 Market St. Wilmington, NC 910.251.3700 www.bellamymansion.org

Park Blvd.

2 North Lake 910-392-9021 www.beaurivagegolf.com Beach, NC Carolina (910) 458-4747 reserve online www.pleasureislandrentals.com

FREE LATTE

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910.458.7377 104 North Lake Park Boulevard Carolina Beach, North Carolina

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25%OneOFF item

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Coupons On The Go

Coupons On The Go

Must present this coupon Ad coupon at time of purchase to redeem.

Valid on Dine-In only, cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts.

restaurant

FREE gift with purchase $10 or more.

$5 OFF

mOre purchase OF $35orOr Visitors Guide

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$1 OFF

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Not valid with any other offer.

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Check out the Coupons On The Go on pages 59–60 for great deals on Dining, Shopping, Attractions and Area Activities!

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Advertisers Index by area

SOUTHPORT/OAK ISLAND Bullfrog Corner..................................................... 43 Cape Fear Jewelers........................... coupon 44 45 Christmas House................................................... 42 Eagles Beachwear................................... coupon 17 High Tide Helicopters...............................coupon 51 Silver Coast Winery..................................coupon 53 WILMINGTON Battle House............................................. coupon 7 Battleship North Carolina....................................... 11 CALABASH

Bellamy Mansion.....................................coupon 20

Dockside Seafood House........................................ 3

Black Cat................................................ coupon 31

Turtle Crossing Cupcakes & Expresso Bar.............. 49

Cape Fear Riverboats/ Henrietta III......................... 27

CAROLINA BEACH/KURE BEACH Big Apple Bakery......................................coupon 40 CB Surf Shop...........................................coupon 38 The Checkered Church.............................coupon 15 Fudgeboat, The........................................coupon 36 Hang Ten Grill....................................coupon 36, 56 Island Tackle & Hardware.........................coupon 38 Jack Mackerel’s.......................................coupon 39 Krazy Kones.............................................coupon 36 Lazy Pirate..................................................coupon 6 Mermaid Castle, The................................coupon 13 Michael’s Seafood Restaurant......................2, 54-55 North Carolina Aquarium......................................... 9 Pleasure Island Rentals............................coupon 37

Cape Fear Serpentarium...........................coupon 33 Corbetts Burgers & Soda Bar......................coupon 7 Elijah’s....................................................coupon 29 George of the Boardwalk, The.................. coupon 28 Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington .................coupon 31 Hollywood Location Walk.........................coupon 31 Independence Mall .............................................. 15 Ivy Cottage, The.................................................... 14 Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park.... coupon back cover New River Pottery.....................................coupon 30 Old Time Pottery................................................... 12 Pilot House,The........................................coupon 29 Poplar Grove Plantation............................coupon 20 Wilmington Trolley Company....................coupon 27

Pop’s Diner........................................coupon 40, 57

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar..................coupon 37, 58

Carolina Paddleboard Co .........................coupon 22

Squigley’s Ice Cream & Treats............................... 35

Surfberry..................................................coupon 19

Sunfun Rentals........................................ coupon 41

Wings........................................................coupon 5

TNT Cabana............................................ coupon 38

Wrightsville Beach Surf Camp............................... 23

Wheel Fun Rentals...................................coupon 36 Wings........................................................coupon 5 HOLDEN BEACH Wings.........................................................coupon5 GO GUIDE

Beau Rivage............................................ coupon 10

Calabash Garden Tea Room..................... coupon 49

OCEAN ISLE BEACH Eagles Beachwear................................... coupon 17 Silver Coast Winery..................................coupon 53

SHALLOTTE Douglas Jewelers.....................................coupon 48 ROSE HILL, I-40 Duplin Winery....................................coupon 62 63 NORTH MYRTLE BEACH Voyager Fishing Charters......................... coupon 25

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Advertisers Index by catagory

ACTIVITIES Battle House..............................................coupon 7 Battleship North Carolina....................................... 11 Bellamy Mansion.....................................coupon 20 Black Cat................................................ coupon 31

SHOPPING

Cape Fear Riverboats/ Henrietta III......................... 27

Bullfrog Corner..................................................... 43

Cape Fear Serpentarium...........................coupon 33

Cape Fear Jewelers............................coupon 44, 45

Carolina Paddleboard Co..........................coupon 22

CB Surf Shop...........................................coupon 38

Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington..................coupon 31

The Checkered Church.............................coupon 15

High Tide Helicopters ..............................coupon 51

Christmas House................................................... 42

Hollywood Location Walk.........................coupon 31

Douglas Jewelers.....................................coupon 48

Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park.... coupon back cover

Duplin Winery....................................coupon 62, 63

Lazy Pirate..................................................coupon 6

Eagles Beachwear....................................coupon 17

North Carolina Aquarium......................................... 9

Independence Mall............................................... 15

Pleasure Island Rentals............................coupon 37

Island Tackle & Hardware.........................coupon 38

Poplar Grove Plantation............................coupon 20

The Ivy Cottage..................................................... 14

Wheel Fun Rentals...................................coupon 36

Mermaid Castle, The................................coupon 13

Wilmington Trolley Company....................coupon 27

New River Pottery.....................................coupon 30

Wrightsville Beach Surf Camp............................... 23

Old Time Pottery................................................... 12

Voyager Fishing Charters....................................... 25

Silver Coast Winery..................................coupon 53

DINING Big Apple Bakery......................................coupon 40 Calabash Garden Tea Room......................coupon 49 Corbetts Burgers & Soda Bar......................coupon 7

Squigley’s Ice Cream & Treats............................... 35 Sunfun Rentals.........................................coupon 41 TNT Cabana.............................................coupon 38 Wings........................................................coupon 5

Dockside Seafood House........................................ 3

GOLF

Elijah’s....................................................coupon 29

Beau Rivage............................................coupon 10

Fudgeboat, The........................................coupon 36 George of the Boardwalk, The...................coupon 28 Hang Ten Grill....................................coupon 36, 56

ON THE WATER Cape Fear Riverboats/ Henrietta III......................... 27

Jack Mackerel’s.......................................coupon 39

Island Tackle & Hardware.........................coupon 38

Krazy Kones.............................................coupon 36

Wrightsville Beach Surf Camp............................... 23

Lazy Pirate..................................................coupon 6

Voyager Fishing Charters..........................coupon 25

Michael’s Seafood Restaurant..................... 2, 54, 55 Pilot House,The........................................coupon 29 Pop’s Diner........................................coupon 40, 57 Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar..................coupon 37, 58

FISHING Island Tackle & Hardware.........................coupon 38 Voyager Fishing Charters..........................coupon 25

Squigley’s Ice Cream & Treats..................coupon 35

ACCOMMODATIONS/REAL ESTATE

Surfberry..................................................coupon 19

Beau Rivage............................................coupon 10

Turtle Crossing Cupcakes & Expresso Bar.............. 49

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Welcome

to Brunswick Island & The Cape Fear Coast IF YOU WERE TO PAINT A PICTURE OF PARADISE, WHAT WOULD IT LOOK LIKE? White sandy beaches, blue-green waters extending to the horizon, picture-perfect coastal villages, untamed beach grass swaying in the breeze?

Welcome to the Brunswick Islands and Cape Fear Coast—by all definitions, an incomparable piece of paradise. Scenic and serene, yet full of activity, this coastal region is known as one of the best places in the country to visit and live.

Stretching from Wilmington’s bustling downtown with its plethora of dining, retail and sightseeing activities, winding all the way down through the languid Brunswick Isles to quaint Little River, South Carolina, your dream vacation is just waiting to be discovered.

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With more than 45 miles of pristine beach, some visitors never leave their perfect place in the sand.

Our white sandy beaches are ideal for sunning, surfing, shelling, swimming or just playing around. From quiet, secluded beaches to bustling boardwalks, you can find the perfect place to spread out your towel and let all your worries melt away.

But of course, the fun doesn’t stop once you step away from the beach. There are a number of other activities to keep the whole family entertained. With more than 30 championship golf courses in Brunswick County alone, golfers are simply spoiled. Perfect greens and stunningly scenic courses are open year-round.

Fishing enthusiasts will drool over the diversity of species in our surrounding waters and the variety of ways to reel one in. Fish in the surf or the fertile waters of the Intracoastal Waterway, or take a charter out into the Gulf Stream.

As you might expect, seafood is our specialty along the coast, and the choices are robust. Calabash, known as the “Seafood Capital of the World,” boasts more than 30 seafood restaurants and hosts more than

1 million diners each year. Don’t forget about our other varied cuisine, especially our world famous North Carolina barbecue. Be sure to check out our dining guide for your restaurant selections.

History and culture define the region and can be readily experienced by a Hit the links simple stroll through fo afternoon ro r an und of golf. the quaint, treelined streets of Wilmington. The thriving port and docks have made themselves into a vibrant waterfront village, and old homes and buildings tell the stories of this historic seaport.

So whatever Packed with shoppers and sightseers during the your idea of daylight hours, the evening hosts a flourishing paradise—a nightlife scene offering everything from remote beach, riverfront dining to rooftop dancing. While still the city streets or the fairway—you’ll find retaining the stately grandeur of its past, the it here on the Cape Fear Coast and downtown area is a perfect blend of old world Brunswick Islands. c charm and modern convenience.

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Golf Coast

Lush Fairways, Warm Climate And Carolina Charm Make This Region Top-Notch For Golfers

With almost 500 golf courses across the state, North Carolina is one of the most popular destinations for golfers on the East Coast. This coastal region is one of the state’s most dense areas, with nearly 40 courses in the Cape Fear Coast and Brunswick Islands alone and dozens more within a short drive.

In fact, the amount of top-quality courses has earned the Brunswick Islands the moniker “Golf Coast.” World-class golfers like Arnold Palmer, Fred Couples and Jon Daly have taken advantage of the diverse topography, sandy soil and seaside terrain, molding stunning, expansive fairways into the already beautiful landscape.

Courses here on Golf Coast blend seamlessly with nature, many with water views of the

ocean, inlets or sounds, some looking right over the Atlantic Ocean or Intracoastal Waterway.

Inland courses are set amid towering pines, pristine forests and the occasional heron or deer.

This coastal region has a course to suit you, from seasoned pros to first-timers!

While the landscape of the courses is relaxing, there are definitely some challenging holes throughout the Brunswick Islands—challenging enough that golfers keep coming back again and again to lower their handicap. Of course, most courses were designed with both the professional and beginner in mind, so even a first-time golfer can enjoy a day out on the links at nearly all of the nearby courses.

Green fees are in line with what you’d expect to pay, and you might be pleasantly surprised at rates offered by most courses. Before you head

out to the links, contact the course to arrange a tee time. Some local courses also have online booking options. Either way, keep in mind that it’s best to book ahead.

Most golf courses offer lessons for every level of golfer. Whether you need to tweak your swing or get a full introduction to this game of precision, onsite pros are there to help. Learn the basics from one of the expert instructors, or work on advanced techniques with a pro.

Some golf courses have the additional benefit of onsite driving ranges and practice greens, as well as all the necessary amenities, such as a pro shop, rentals, beverage and snack carts and a clubhouse bar and restaurant.

Some of the best courses are also resorts, with full accommodations for the ultimate golfing getaway.

With sub-tropical weather, golfers are lured here year-round. But perhaps the best time to hit the links is the spring and fall, when the temperatures cool and the beach crowds return home. No matter what time of year, you’re bound to experience some of the best golf of your life in the friendly atmosphere that defines the North Carolina coast. c

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ONGOING EVENTS THE ORCHARD AT ALTAPASS

SATURDAYS, STORYTELLING WALKS AND NATURE WALKS

Every Saturday at noon, weather permitting. Group nature walks are also available, by appointment.

Courtyard at Duplin Winery Saturdays, April through September FREE Enjoy live music in the Courtyard at Duplin Winery.

The Orchard at Altapass Saturdays, June through End of Summer, Super Saturdays! Every Saturday in summer from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Appalachian Heritage Activities for children ages 6 to 12.

THE ORCHARD AT ALTAPASS

Saturdays and Sundays, May through October

STORYTELLING HAYRIDES The People and History of Altapass. Join us on a 45-minute journey through time, which begins on the old path of the Revolutionary War soldiers called the Overmountain Men.

May-October

FREE LIVE MUSIC ALL SEASON FREE Live Music All Season free live music programs to the public.

June 5, July 3, Aug 7, Sept 4, Oct 2, Nov 6, Dec 4

FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK A horse drawn carriage that offers complimentary rides from gallery to gallery where each venue has different refreshments, featured artists and other entertainment.

May 24-Aug. 30

FREE SUNDAY MOVIES AT THE LAKE Sundays, May through August.

Carolina Beach.

JUNE June 10-14, 19-21, 26-28 “MARY POPPINS” Opera House Theatre Company.

June 6

BRUNSWICK WATERFEST Saddle up paddle board races, paddle board instruction, guided river tours, kayak instruction, educational park activities, sunset family movie and more.

June 6

30TH ANNUAL BEACH MUSIC FESTIVAL Beach stage in Carolina Beach in front of the Boardwalk.

July 11, Aug. 8

BATTLESHIP 101 Ship volunteers stationed throughout the ship engage visitors in specific subjects and areas including: gunnery, radar, sickbay, galley, engineering, and daily shipboard life.

June 13 GOLDEN OLDIES DINNER THEATER Enjoy America’s favorite music of the 50’s and 60’s. Three course meal is followed by an audience-infused theatrical performance.

June 13

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FORT FISHER SECOND SATURDAYS This program focuses on Artillery at Fort Fisher.

June 29

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4TH OF JULY RIVERFRONT CELEBRATION Brought to you by the City of Wilmington and the Battleship North Carolina.

July 4

4TH OF JULY PICNIC Live music all day and is free!

July 4

4TH OF JULY CRUISE ABOARD THE HENRIETTA III Come aboard North Carolina’s Largest Riverboat as we celebrate our Independence Day!

July 10-12

ANNUAL EAST COAST GOT-EM-ON CLASSIC Enjoy this long running fishing tournament in its 33rd year.

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CLASSY-CHASSIS CAR SHOW & COUNTRY FLEA MARKET Antique & Classic Cars and Motorcycles on the plantation at Historic Poplar Grove.

July 11

FORT FISHER SECOND SATURDAYS A focus on the US Navy’s blockading fleet and the blockaders who attempted to bring needed supplies into the Confederacy.

AUGUST

Aug 5-9, Aug. 14-16, Aug. 21-23 “CHICAGO” Opera House Theatre Company.

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There are plenty of surf shops in the area, but don’t expect just surfboards and wetsuits— modern surf shops carry stylish clothes, shoes, jewelry, sunglasses and more for men, women and kids. In Wrightsville Beach you’ll find plenty of surf shops as well as upscale boutiques offering sophisticated fashions unlikely to be found elsewhere.

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Throughout Wilmington’s historic district, you’ll find a wide range of stores, most of them locally owned with a unique selection of merchandise from candles and jewelry to locally crafted wares. The Cotton Exchange at the north end of the riverfront features a variety of shops in a historic cotton building, once the site of the largest cotton-export company in the world. Learn about the history of the cotton industry, and then stroll around the multi-level shopping center and its many diverse stores. They sell everything from Christmas decorations and books to jewelry and homemade fudge.

On the other end of the Riverfront is Chandler’s Wharf, a retail and dining complex with cobblestone streets, plank walkways and a maritime atmosphere. There you will find a mix of dockside restaurants and quaint stores.

Another interesting diversion with a many goods is the Old Wilmington City Market, a historic building on the waterfront between Front and Water streets. Art galleries, jewelers, clothing boutiques and craft shops take up the arcade-style building, which once served as a vegetable market.

Be sure to visit the Southeast’s largest upscale home furnishing consignment store conviently located right off of Market Street.

One particularly delightful place to shop is Lumina Station, a shopping area inspired by the Lumina pavilion, once a Wrightsville Beach hotspot. Lumina Station features a dozen unique shops, restaurants and cafes and a delightfully upscale yet relaxed

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environment. Take a rest on one of the many rocking chairs which sit among the beautiful flowers and trees which surround the center.

Here you’ll find stores one-of-a-kind, offering delights such as artisan jewelry and handbags, splendid gifts for the home, fine art pieces and so much more.

The quiet, oak-lined streets of Southport provide a totally unique shopping experience.

Pacing the old-fashioned shops in historic buildings and houses is steps back in time, and also quite rewarding. Find gifts, jewelry, art and clothing, not to mention charming store owners with many stories to tell.

specialty stores Visit the Hanover Center strip mall, a 320,000 square foot community shopping center, to find specialty food items, home furnishings and gifts. On Oak Island, Holden Beach, Ocean Isle Beach and Sunset Beach, shoppers will find stores geared to beach lovers and art lovers plus other specialty stores such as swimsuit boutiques, nautical gift stores and bookstores.

Most of the stores on Pleasure Island have a central theme—having fun at the beach.

You’ll come across plenty of beach stores

with everything you need for a day of fun in the sun, as well as countless souvenirs and gift items. Carolina Beach has the largest selection of such stores, as well as a few other interesting shops, including bookstores and clothing boutiques.

antiques Antique stores abound here, making this area quite a popular place for finding vintage treasures and retro souvenirs. Antique enthusiasts will find much to smile about across Southport, as there are plenty of quaint antique stores, as well as an antique mall with more than 30 dealers. Parking is free on all city streets, but the town is so pleasant and small, you’ll definitely want to walk shop to shop.

Pleasure Island also has a tremendous antiques scene.

Shopkeepers often make the experience of browsing just as fun as the thrill of a good find with their friendly attitudes and pleasant demeanor. However, when you do find that item you’ve been looking for or perhaps didn’t realize you needed, you’ll be able to treasure it forever and keep it as a reminder of your time on North Carolina’s Brunswick Islands. c

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SEPTEMBER

October 23-24, 29-31

“A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM” Opera House Theatre Company.

October 24-25

Sept. 2-6, 11-13

September 1

CHILDREN’S CRAB DERBY Registration begins at 8:30am and the event will be from 9am to 11am

September 1 LABOR DAY PICNIC Live music all day and is free!

September 4-5 BRUNSWICK ISLANDS SALTWATER CLASSIC Atlantic Beach, NC. 800-KING-MAC

September 12

DUPLIN WINERY 39TH ANNUAL GRAPE STOMP Annual celebration with live beach music performance by The Holiday Band, grape stomping competition, wine tasting and vineyard tours.

September TBA BRUNSWICK WATERFEST #2 Kayak Fishing Tournament (salt water), captains meeting, guided river tours and award dinner.

OCTOBER October 2-4

RIVERFEST 2015 Downtown Wilmington’s streets host a family fun festival that winds its way along the Cape Fear River.

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CAPE FEAR SORBA’S “BRUNSWICK BRAWL” Mountain bike endurance race.

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October TBA MAGNOLIA OPEN Pro-Am tounament at Magnolia Greens Golf Course. Leland.

October 10-11 22nd ANNUAL SEAFOOD, BLUES AND JAZZ FESTIVAL Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area.

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October 14-18 DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON ART BLAST 12th Annual Art Walk on the 18th. With over 20 area vendors.

October 17-18

NORTH CAROLINA OYSTER FESTIVAL 34th Annual. Ocean Isle Beach.

October 18-19, 25-26

HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL AT POPLAR GROVE Throughout the years the biggest and best Halloween Festival around.

HALLOWEEN GHOST TROLLEY Listen to ghost stories tailored for young children on the way to the “Ghost Barn.”

NORTH CAROLINA FESTIVAL BY THE SEA Holden Beach. 910-842-3828.

October 27 BATTY BATTLESHIP’S HALLOWEEN BASH Fun games, activities, henna tattoos, & storytelling is all part of the Halloween fun.

NOVEMBER November 2 16TH ANNUAL BATTLESHIP HALF MARATHON Challenging USATF-certified race that starts and finishes at the Battleship.

November 8 31st ANNUAL MARITIME CLASS ROAD RACE Features a one mile run, 5k and 10k race.

November 11 FREE DAY NC AQUARIUM Veterans’ Day is one of two days reserved each year for the public to visit the Aquariums without an admission charge.

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November 26 TURKEY TROT Registration opens at 7:30am.

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CHRISTMAS BY THE SEA PARADE Oak Island - On Oak Island Drive from Oak Island Town Hall on 46th Street to McGlamery Street.

December 8 FORT FISHER HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Enjoy our wassail bowl and good cheer while receiving a discount on all gift shop purchases.

December 18-24 CHRISTMAS CAROLING Come and sing Christmas carols with Santa and his special “reindeer.”

December 31 NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATION CRUISE Ring in 2015 in style cruising the Cape Fear River aboard North Carolina’s Largest Riverboat the Henrietta III.

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Alligator Spotting in Brunswick Islands and the Cape Fear Coast

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lthough it may be news to some, alligators are spotted on the Brunswick Islands and Cape Fear Coast quite frequently and play a significant role in North Carolina’s ecosystem. So much so that the alligator, the American Alligator in particular, has become a local icon for residents and regular year-round visitors alike. You may spot one from a distance while kayaking in the marshes or witness a congregation of alligators behind glass at a local aquarium. These large reptiles are some of the world’s most unique and beautiful creatures.

Alligators prefer freshwater habitats, slow-moving rivers and often times settle in swamps, marshes and lakes. Because they do not have salt glands, they can only tolerate salt water for a short amount of time. Using their tails, alligators dig burrows in the mud for nesting and keeping warm, but once an alligator abandons the burrow, the hole fills with freshwater and then other species use it for breeding and drinking. This is why alligators are known as the “keystone” species of the Southeast. If they did not grace in our native ecosystem, it would negatively impact a countless amount of species.

A great way to spot an alligator while vacationing on the Brunswick Islands or Cape Fear Coast take a guided kayak tour through the marshes. The marshes offer beautiful scenic views and give you the chance to witness wildlife in a fun adventurous way. Guided tours are offered on Bald Head Island, located on the east side of Cape Fear River, through the Bald Head Island Conservancy and Sail Shop for individuals, families and groups of all ages and skill levels. Depart from Southport’s Deep Point Marina for a quick 20 minute ferry ride to the island to begin your voyage. Once on the water, keep an eye out for the American Alligator who may be slowly but surely swimming nearby.

Alligators have also been spotted on the Cape Fear Coast on Oak Island, Holden Beach and Carolina Beach. Some alligators even made their way to the marshes on local golf courses. When an alligator is spotted in public areas, it is treated as any other wildlife species is treated. The alligator is safely taken by professional wildlife officers and released back into its natural habitat.

If you are interested in witnessing an alligator but do not feel comfortable spotting one on a guided tour or kayak adventure, there are other ways to observe this fascinating creature in a safe enclosure.

Brunswick Islands and the Cape Fear Coast are home to several aquariums and wildlife facilities where you can observe alligators in a safe and protected environment. The staff members take great care for the alligators on a daily basis and look forward to sharing their knowledge and love for these unique reptiles to all those who visit.

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Welcome to CAPE FEAR COAST

CAST YOUR WORRIES AWAY ON THE COAST With roughly 20 miles of sand and surf, the white sandy beaches of the Cape Fear Coast are an unparalleled piece of paradise.

This coastal region is known as one of the best places in the country to visit and live, possessing a mix of scenic landscapes, serene beaches and picture-perfect coastal villages. Stretching from the northern-most point of Wrightsville Beach and traveling down the coast of the Atlantic Ocean through Carolina Beach and Kure Beach, your dream vacation awaits.

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There’s plenty to do for the whole family.

The Cape Fear Coast is also home to a vast amount of history and unique waterfront culture, which can be readily experienced by a simple stroll through the quaint tree-lined streets of Wilmington, just northwest of the Cape Fear Coast. The thriving port and docks have made themselves into a vibrant waterfront village, and old homes and buildings tell the stories of this historic seaport. From nearby Civil War battlefields to a restored WWII Battleship, there is plenty to see and do for all ages.

With so many activities on and off the beach, the Cape Fear Coast is nothing short of paradise.

Wrightsville Beach

The Cape Fear Coast’s sandy beaches are ideal for sunning, surfing, shelling, swimming or just playing around.

Wrightsville Beach is one of the extraordinary beaches on the Cape Fear Coast. Retaining its quaint feel from years of isolation from the main land (it could only be accessed via boat), Wrightsville offers something for everyone.

Whether you’re sunbathing, boating, hiking or brushing up on history in the local museum, the fun never stops, with every season offering unique pursuits. University of North Carolina at Wilmington, not far from Wrightsville Beach, is a picturesque college town with a flurry of activity year-round.

The fun doesn’t stop once you step off the beach. In addition to swimming and soaking up the sun, there are plenty of things to do on the Cape Fear Coast that are sure to keep the whole family entertained.

With more than 30 championship golf courses in the Cape Fear Coast and nearby Brunswick Islands, golfers are simply spoiled for choice.

Perfect greens and stunningly scenic courses are open year-round.

Be adventurous and try parasailing or scuba diving, or just have fun surfing and jet skiing through the waves. If you’re new to these sports, stop by one of the local businesses to rent equipment and take lessons.

For a more relaxing day, rent canoes or kayaks and venture your way around the coast. The local wildlife lends itself to plenty of bird watching, and the terrain offers a plethora of hiking and biking opportunities.

Being surrounded by water certainly has its perks, especially when it comes to fishing. Fishing enthusiasts will drool over the diversity of species in the surrounding waters and the variety of ways to toss out a line. Fish in the surf, explore the fertile waters of the Intercoastal Waterway or take a charter out into the Gulf Stream.

If you’d rather fish from the coast, grab some bait and head over to the pier.

As you might expect, seafood is a specialty along the coast, and the choices are anything but limited. But if seafood is not your thing, don’t forget about the other varied cuisine, especially our world famous North Carolina barbecue.

If you’re looking for a leisurely indoor activity or if it’s an overcast day, peruse the eclectic shops, art galleries and antique stores for local treasures.

Charming and Chic, This Surf Town is the Ultimate Island Getaway Bikini-clad girls and boys in board shorts mingle casually outside a popular surf shop on Wrightsville Beach’s busiest block. Some carry surfboards, still dripping wet from their last ride, while others sit on a ledge, sharing a cold drink with friends. With killer tans, colorful bathing suits, designer sunglasses and broad smiles, these young adults exemplify all that is Wrightsville Beach—hip, colorful, chic, cheerful and fashionably laid-back. It’s where surf culture meets the yachting world—classy, casual and just plain cool.

Named one of the top 10 surf towns in the U.S. by Surfer Magazine, Wrightsville is a surfer’s mecca. There are dozens of surf shops throughout the island, including one owned by the parents of the famous surfer Ben Bourgeois. But Wrightsville is also more than just a surf town—it is the ultimate shore destination. With a five-mile stretch of sandy beaches, picture-perfect ocean views, trendy stores, gourmet restaurants and a slew of recreational opportunities, Wrightsville continued on page 20

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continued from page 19 provides all the ingredients for a great beach getaway any time of year.

Because of the scenic stretch of beautiful beaches, people have been flocking to this thin stretch of Carolina coastline for more than 100 years. At the turn of the century, a trolley system was built to connect the mainland to the island, which in turn brought vacationers from nearby Wilmington and beyond to sunbathe, swim and enjoy some leisure time. The Lumina Pavilion, built in 1905, was a famous gathering place for dancing, playing and mingling. With a bowling alley, shooting gallery, dance hall and movie screen, the Lumina was extremely popular and a major highlight of the beach.

Unfortunately, the historic landmark was demolished in 1975.

The Wrightsville Beach Museum of History has a whole exhibit on the Lumina, as well as many other fascinating artifacts, photographs and stories from the island’s past. Housed in a turn of the century beach cottage, the museum is a great way to bring those early days of Wrightsville Beach back to life. (The

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Of course, one of the reasons Wrightsville is so loved by families, retirees and college students alike is the wide variety of things to do right on the island. The beach is a natural attraction, with opportunities to surf, hunt for shells, fish, play games or just catch some rays. On the harbor side of the island, there are several marinas full of spotless yachts, classic runabouts, sailboats, jet skis and fishing boats, many of which are available for rent or charter. If you are more into pier fishing, head over to Johnnie Mercer’s Pier for an extraordinary view of the ocean and a great place to cast a line or merely watch the locals and see what they are catching.

Locals enjoy a popular walking/running path called The Loop, a 2.45-mile path around the inner island, The Loop passes through several parks, scenic marshes and right through town. (Actress Katie Holmes was spotted many times running The Loop when she was living here during the filming of Dawson’s Creek). The Loop is a favorite for both locals and visitors to catch some fresh air and get some exercise in while walking, biking, jogging or skating.

Other public parks on the beach offer plenty of outdoor fun—find tennis courts, playgrounds, barbecue pits, soccer and softball fields, basketball courts and trails through marshland and coastal forests.

Venture down a five-mile kayak trail and explore the coastal marshes inaccessible by foot.

Down Airlie Road you will find a glorious garden celebrating plants for all four seasons.

Stroll down the curving paths and witness a wide variety of unique plants, gaze upon a 400year old Airlie Oak tree and have lunch on the picnic grounds.

When you’ve gotten enough sun, take the fun inside for a rewarding adventure.

Wrightsville Beach is known for its amazing shopping—many people come from around the region just to browse through the many distinct stores, hip boutiques and charming surf shops. From home furnishings to designer clothes, beach necessities to quality gifts, Wrightsville Beach shops have much more selection than your average beach town.

Whether you spend your day surfing or shopping, nothing completes a day in Wrightsville Beach like happy hour, a delicious meal and a water view. Watch the sunset draw another day in paradise to a close as you enjoy fresh seafood, family-style Carolina barbecue or some gourmet island-inspired cuisine.

There are dozens of beach eateries serving up a wide array of cuisines, from sushi to steak, pizza to crab legs. After dinner, many area restaurants become popular spots to mingle, sip on cocktails and dance to beach music well into the night.

Surfers, shoppers, sun-seekers and sailors all come to Wrightsville Beach to enjoy a little paradise. Though small in size, it is large in culture and character; Wrightsville draws a wide variety of people from all walks of life. Want a piece of the action? Spend a day, weekend, week or lifetime in this charming and chic beach town, and you’ll soon be hooked. c

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Docktails:

the official beverage of summer

Rad Red Watermelon Cocktail Ingredients 2 cups cubed and seeded watermelon 2 ounces vodka 1 ounce melon liqueur, such as Midori

2 tablespoons lime juice (juice of 1/2 lime, approximately) 1 cup ice Watermelon wedge

Method

Add watermelon, vodka, melon liqueur, lime juice and ice in a blender and blend until smooth.

Pour into glass and garnish with a small wedge of watermelon. Yields 1 seRving

sunshine sipper ingRedients 1 6-ounce can frozen lemonade concentrate 1 6-ounce can frozen orange juice concentrate 1 750ml-bottle southern

Summer is a magical time that is with us throughout our lives.

From days doing nothing between school years as a child to days doing nothing while on vacation from work as an adult, summer is a season of rest and relaxation.

We love sitting outside drinking in the sun—and later the millions of stars illuminating a dusky twilight sky—while drinking some adult libations.

Gone are the days of whirring up cocktails with mixes filled with artificial flavors and colors. Mixed drinks don’t need to be work, but they do need to be fresh—and unique.

Here we offer four of our favorite imbibes—quick and easy, fun and flavorful—to enjoy throughout the summer—perhaps sitting out on your balcony or deck, under the sun and under the stars.

shandygaff Ingredients 4 ounces limoncello 6 tablespoons lemon juice (juice of 2 lemons, approximately)

2 pints Belgian wheat beer 2 pints ginger ale 4 orange slices

Method

In a large pitcher, add limoncello, lemon juice, ale and ginger ale and stir. Pour into glasses filled with several ice cubes. Garnish each glass with an orange slice. Yields 4 seRvings

strawberry Mimosa Comfort 3 liters lemon-lime soda Juice of five lemons ice ring 4 lemons, sliced 4 oranges, sliced sprigs of thyme

Method

Remove cans of lemonade concentrate and orange juice concentrate from the freezer and place in refrigerator to slightly thaw, about one hour. Place bottle of Southern Comfort as well as bottle(s) of lemon-lime soda in refrigerator to chill, about one hour. In a punch bowl, add slightly thawed lemonade and orange juice concentrate, undiluted, and Southern Comfort.

Stir to incorporate, add lemon juice, ice ring and float slices of lemons, oranges and sprigs of thyme on top seRves 18–22

Strawberry Coulis Ingredients 1 cup fresh strawberries, caps removed 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Mimosa Ingredients 8 tablespoons fresh orange juice (juice of 2 oranges, approximately) 1 bottle (750 ml) sparkling wine Whole fresh strawberries

for garnish Method Make the strawberry coulis: combine the

strawberries, sugar and lemon juice in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring continually, for about 5 minutes. Puree the strawberries in a blender until smooth, and then strain or press contents through a fine sieve. Chill at least 2 hours before use; will keep in refrigerator up to one week.

Make the mimosa: spoon 2 tablespoons of strawberry coulis and 1 tablespoon of orange juice into each champagne flute. Top off with the sparkling wine. Garnish with the fresh strawberries, either sliced and dropped into the glass, cut and placed on the glass rim or whole on cocktail skewers. Yields 8 seRvings From the book Dishing Up Virginia by Patrick Evans-Hylton

Patrick Evans-Hylton is a Johnson & Wales-trained chef and award-winning food journalist. He is food editor of Coastal Virginia Magazine, executive editor of Virginia Wine Lover magazine and author of the book, Dishing Up Virginia. He blogs at www.PatrickEvansHylton.com.

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Learn to

Stand Up Paddleboard: Savor the Salt Air

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s you make your way to the coast, you can smell the salt in the air.

After enjoying long days in the sand and sun, there is nothing more relaxing than cruising along the gentle backwaters through the marshes enjoying the ocean breezes and glimpsing the wildlife. The feeling of standing on top of the water while you glide along is almost too much to resist. You can’t cross over the waterway without seeing people stand up paddling and having a great time.

In fact, last year, SUP had more first-time participants than any other outdoor sporting activity in the United States. Even celebrities like Robert Downey Jr., Jennifer Aniston, Matthew McConnaughey, and Rihanna have taken to the water in search of fun and fitness.

The popularity of SUP is likely due to how easy it is. Kids, parents, and grandparents can all hop on a stable rental board and enjoy paddling. It’s quick to learn, and after standing up the first time your body balances within a

few minutes. After that, you’re free to cruise around and explore the waterways. Couples can paddle out and find a quiet spot to see a sunset from the water. Individuals can test their balance in SUP yoga. Daredevils can take to the waves or enter a race. There is truly something for everyone with SUP. It can be as easy or as hard as you’d like it to be, this helps with family outings where each person is looking for their own unique experience.

Quality rental outfitters, with certified instructors (from a reputable organization), are your best bet to have a great time. It’s important to get a few pointers before you head out. Simple things like which direction to hold the paddle, how to paddle straight, and where to stand on the board can make your time on the water much more enjoyable.

SUP is easy enough to just rent and ride, but if you’d like to learn more about technique for fitness, racing, or surf then a lesson is the way to go. Whatever you choose, you’re sure to have such a great time, you will barely notice the full body workout that SUP provides.

This year on your vacation, head out on the water, standing, not confined and free to roam. Enjoy clear, quiet water with miles of tranquil marsh to explore. Take a break from the heat and sun as you hop off the board into refreshing waters for a quick swim before you paddle along. This year, try something new.

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Surfing: S

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urfing is a way of life on the beautiful beaches of southeastern North Carolina. So many locals cherish and respect the rich history of the sport and lifestyle. It make us who we are. Watching someone glide on a surfboard while perched on the crest of a wave incites awe! It also poses questions like how does one learn and who came up with this exhilarating sport?

Today surfing is a way of life for millions of people, but it is wedged in history—born under the feet of indigenous islanders thousands of years ago. Surfing’s legacy began with the first Polynesians who experienced wave riding in route between the tropical islands spotting the Pacific.

Fast forward to the present and learning to surf it is at the top of everyone’s bucket list! There is no better place to cross that off your list than the consistent beginner breaks of the Cape Fear Coast and Brunswick Islands.

In the summer, the clear and warm water temperature averages in the low 80s, making it an ideal location to learn to surf. Both our spring and fall shoulder seasons are also fabulous as crowds are light and the waves still perfect for learning.

Surfing is about getting back to the basics, and learning is popular for both vacationers and locals alike. The best part is that anyone can learn!

Surfing provides a platform which builds confidence for beginners, yet it can also humble even the most gifted natural athletes. You can start when you’re 5 or 75 and the key factor is professional instruction. Learning to surf the right way is essential to gaining the fundamental building blocks necessary to achieve your goals.

The best introduction into the world of surfing is through a professional surfing lesson or weeklong surf camp. Proper instruction will accelerate your learning curve and take away many of the frustrations beginners face—all while providing a fun atmosphere.

When you are ready to catch your first wave make sure you choose a company which can provide you the best wave riding instructions possible. Keep in mind several important factors when selecting a program. First, ask how long the company has been in business. You will tend to find that the longer a company has been around, the better their instructional methodologies. Second, all instructors at a minimum should be certified in CPR/First Aid and teach at a student to instructor ratio of 3:1. Make sure safe, soft-topped boards equipped with safety fins are used. Taking lessons will teach you skills which could otherwise take months and years to learn on your own, while giving you knowledge and resources to continue at your own pace.

Picture this: focused eyes, ear-to-ear smile, your instructor cheering you on as you ride your first wave ever. My favorite summer moments are seeing the faces of beginner surfers light up as they ride their first wave! Always remember that the best surfer out there is the one having the most fun. c Pura Vida!

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Take advantage of all the water sports available.

On The Water FOR THOSE WHO CRAVE THE OCEAN AND ACHE FOR NEW WAYS TO CONQUER THE WAVES, A VISIT TO THE CAPE FEAR COAST AND BRUNSWICK ISLANDS WILL MORE THAN QUENCH YOUR THIRST. WITH JUST ABOUT EVERY TYPE OF WATER ACTIVITY AVAILABLE, YOU CAN SPEND EACH AFTERNOON TESTING YOUR SKILLS ON A NEW WATER SPORT. THINK YOU’VE TRIED EVERYTHING ALREADY? THINK AGAIN!

Surfing Home to Hall of Fame surfers and noteworthy waves, the Cape Fear Coast is the perfect place to hang ten. Whether you own a wetsuit or have never touched a surfboard in your life, surf camps in the area offer everything you need to catch a wave. These camps typically last a week,

and experienced instructors offer private and group lessons to all ages. In addition to the basics, surf camps can educate you on currents, equipment and ecology.

Jet Skiing Speed across the water and over waves, spot dolphins in the surf, and explore island

areas inaccessible by foot on your own personal watercraft. Most rental companies give you a designated riding area to explore, ranging in size. Be sure to ask ahead of time where your area begins and ends. Of course, safety is always key, and our outfitters make sure you are properly trained before driving the craft.

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Boating

Cruises

Pontoons, jet boats, sailboats, cruisers, skiffs—the possibilities are endless. Just choose your craft and set out on your own voyage in the surrounding waters. Some companies even offer free water ski, tube and wake-board rentals, so you can enjoy a full day of water sports. And of course, experienced anglers can skip the charter and rent their own skiff for a solo fishing adventure. Whatever your passion, renting a boat is one of the best ways to experience the abundant and beautiful water which surrounds Brunswick and New Hanover counties.

From ferry boats to sunset sails, there is a wide variety of public cruises to choose from in the Cape Fear Coast/Brunswick Islands area. Learn the ropes of sailing on a customized sailboat cruise, spot wildlife in coastal marshes, or just sit back and relax as the sights of the Carolina coast go by.

Kayaking Parasailing What can beat soaring above the beach on a smooth parasail ride? For 25 years, more and more people have been discovering the joys of defying gravity and flying among the clouds. One of the most popular beach activities, parasailing can actually be done without even getting your feet wet. You’ll enjoy the breathtaking view and unbelievable feeling of flight.

Ideal for exploring remote coastal areas, kayaking is a great way to get a close-up view of some of our country’s last preserved natural beaches. Spot wildlife and migrating birds, coast through tall marshes, and enjoy the quiet solitude of nature. Take a kayak tour, and let a guide lead you through unspoiled areas while explaining the ecosystem and wildlife around you. Or just rent a two-person kayak, and explore wherever your heart desires.

Fishing From the brackish waters close to shore to the thriving Gulf Stream, the waters surrounding the southern coast of North Carolina are known to be some of the best by both professional anglers and beginners.

Catch a cooler full of fish off a pier located on every island, or simply cast off the shore where you will discover some of the finest surf fishing around. You will find some great catch exploring inland waterways by kayak or canoe while enjoying a beautiful view of scenic marshes and creeks. Deep-sea and inshore charters are also available for those who wish to experience a day excursion abroad catching a variety of fish. Take advantage of North Carolina’s waters—some of the best in the world for sport fishing. c

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Downtown

Wilmington Hip, Historic and (apparently) Haunted, Downtown Wilmington is the Place to Be, Day and Night Wilmington is a place of winning combinations—historic homes, chic restaurants and bars, pristine coastal environment and profitable industry all gracefully combine, creating one of the finest seaports on the East Coast. The University of North Carolina Wilmington brings a youthful energy to the city blocks, while the burgeoning film industry, tourism and other businesses keep the town thriving year-round. From the shady lawns of historic homes to the busy counters of downtown cafes, Downtown Wilmington is well worth some exploration for a day, weekend or a lifetime.

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There are several museums throughout Wilmington, many exploring the history and culture of the region, including the Cape Fear Museum of History and Science. Learn about local ecology, examine a model of Wilmington in 1863, and meet the town’s Giant Ground Sloth. Other local museums include the Wilmington Railroad Museum, exploring the town’s role in railroad history, the Children’s Museum of Wilmington, which features hands-on exhibits to stimulate the imagination of young ones and the Cape Fear Serpentarium, featuring live exotic snakes, crocodiles and other slithery amphibians.

Riverwalk, with its many bistros and shops, is a scenic boardwalk along the riverbank. Visit the Riverfront Farmers’ Market on Saturdays

mingle with local farmers, producers, artists and crafters. This curbside market features a variety of fresh products such as fruits, berries, vegetables, herbs, flowers, eggs, cheeses, baked goods, pickled items and much more. Local growers, producers, artisans and crafters gather here every year to sell their goods directly to customers at a fair price.

For a serene afternoon, visit Airlie Gardens—67 acres of Gilded Age gardens and lakes, including more than 100,000 azaleas, camellias and a 466-year-old oak tree. The trails throughout the garden lead to unique destinations such as the freshwater Airlie Lake with beautiful wildlife including swans, the historic Mount Lebanon Chapel, Minnie Evans Glass Sculpture Garden and other special features.

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After dark, downtown lets its historic hair down as its many eateries, bars and lounges swell with revelers, and a variety of live music pours out into the storied streets. It’s not all that uncommon to bump into the occasional actor or celebrity—being home to Screen Gem Studios, the region has hosted a string of blockbuster movies and hit TV shows.

At night, ghost tours and haunted pub crawls meander though the town, describing the eerie tales of local ghosts and ghouls. Apparently, Wilmington is one of the country’s most haunted cities, with the spirits of pirates, explorers and tradesmen with unfinished business.

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Beginning at Water and Market Streets, Wilmington’s Historic District offers more than 230 blocks of shops, historical attractions and buildings, restaurants and nightlife.

Downtown you will find culinary and brewery tours, so stop for a bite or some booze, and discover why the dining scene is so incredible here.

There are plenty of ghost tours around Wilmington, some of which require a little multitasking. Have a thrilling time when you participate in a haunted walk.

Wilmington is rich in history, so fit in a fun blast from the past to learn about some of the exciting events that took place here.

The Wilmington Riverwalk is a beautiful walkway stretched along the Cape Fear River. Not only do you have access to everything downtown, but you can enjoy the peacefulness of the river and get lost in the moment.

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There are multiple state parks in the area that are perfect for a day outdoors. Go fishing, hike down a trail or simply relax and enjoy being out in nature.

What could be better than watching a comedy show while having a delicious meal? Spend the night out in town at Wilmington’s comedy dinner theatre where you will eat, laugh and be merry.

From an Easter Egg Hunt Carnival down the Battleship trail to a 4th of July Celebration in Historic Downtown, there is always a way to celebrate the holidays in Wilmington.

BECOME FACE-TO-FACE WITH A FURRY FRIEND Wilmington is home to several farms and even a couple zoos that are home to a wide variety of animals from all over the world!

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Spend time browsing through the delightful shops full of antiques and vintage items at Antique District.

If you’re tired of being on the road, take a tour on the water! Catamaran tours are available for sunset cruises, eco cruises and history cruises. Riverboat tours offer sightseeing tours while some even feature murder mystery cruises!

Have a moment of reflection inside Airlie Gardens, where you will find breathtaking views, formal gardens, walking realism lakes and ever-changing flowers.

Escape from the town one day to visit a nearby beach or island for a relaxing, stress-free day in the sun.

Take a tour through Gem Studios where you will experience movie magic on sites used for hundreds of movies. No wonder Wilmington is known as Hollywood East!

Wilmington offers both trolley and horse drawn carriage tours around Wilmington, guaranteeing you’ll learn something new around every corner (in an exciting way).

Wake up early Saturday morning to find fresh produce and herbs, cheeses, meats, honey, jams and jellies to take home with you.

Get a true sense of Wilmington by viewing it from the eyes of a local artist. You may just find a new piece for your wall at home.

Witness the beautiful and historical buildings on the campus of University of North Carolina at Wilmington, the state’s coastal university.

Wilmington is famous for its sinfully delicious selection of sweet shops, so indulge in a cupcake, crepe, donut or pie to satisfy the craving.

Free, live music plus a gorgeous backdrop! An incredible way to spend the afternoon.

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Who’s Who

In Wilmington Celebrity Sightings in the East Coast’s Hollywood “It” Town

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he next time you’re walking down the streets of downtown Wilmington, be sure to bring your camera. You will need it as you run into some of the familiar faces that have graced the big screens and small ones.

Residents of the historical city are buzzing over the sightings of some of the most well known A-list celebrities in Hollywood.

Over more than a decade, Wilmington has become the ideal location for filming a new television series or movie. Nicknamed “Hollywood East,” its quiet, historic charm surrounded by beaches and cobblestone streets, provides the perfect scenery for any storyline with a small town atmosphere and friendly neighbors. Unlike Hollywood, this southern community provides an escape from the city while making film accessible.

Wilmington is also known for its incredible selection of fine and casual dining which attracts celebrities throughout the year. Stars such as Dakota Fanning, Alicia Keys and Ben Stiller love dining at the chic and upscale

restaurant Deluxe because of its stimulating atmosphere and fine selection of cuisines.

Caprice Bistro is another hot restaurant choice for celebrities such as Nick Lachey, Paul Bettany and Robin Wright. The unique and casual restaurant is known for its French cuisine and creative lounging in the popular Sofa Bar. What makes it so exciting is that you’ll never know who you could see (depending on what’s being filmed). Wilmington is home to EUE Screen Gems Studio, a 50-acre film lot which is home to more than 350 productions, including Iron Man 3 starring Robert Downey Jr. One-hour public tours of the studio are offered throughout the year, a great way to become up close and personal with popular movie and television sets.

The FOX television show Sleepy Hollow, first aired last fall, was filmed in Wilmington and signed for a second season. Even though the pilot was filmed in Gastonia, Salisbury and Charlotte, North Carolina, Wilmington was

chosen for the series because of its alluring locales. The CBS science fiction drama Under the Dome, based on a Stephen King novel, was also shot in Wilmington.

It’s not just TV shows. Plenty of films have been and are planned to be shot in and around Wilmington. The movie Hornet’s Nest (2013), starring Virginia Madsen was filmed here. A comedy, We’re the Millers (2013) starring Jennifer Aniston, Jason Sudeikis and Emma Roberts was filmed here and released last summer.

Safe Haven (2013) written by infamous Nicholas Sparks, was another film shot in the Wilmington area. The set was loaded with celebrities including Josh Duhamel (Transformers, Las Vegas), Julianne Hough (Footloose, Burlesque), David Lyons (Revolution, ER) and Cobie Smulders (“How I Met Your Mother”).

Sometimes celebrities travel to Wilmington even if they’re not in the process of filming.

It has been said that John Travolta visits the town often; yet you will never catch him picking up his luggage in the baggage claim or even walking through the terminal since he flies his own plane into the airport using the Fixed-Base Operator facility. This allows him to fly into the local airport undetected by the public. He even has his own yacht docked in the Port City.

Now there’s even a website where people can post about celebrity sightings as soon as they happen! Smarp lets you know which stars have been recently spotted so that you can see which celebrities are in Wilmington during the time of your visit and all year long!

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Interesting Facts • The Wilmington-filmed series, FOX’s Sleepy Hollow and CBS’s Under the Dome return this summer to film season 2 • ABC’s Secrets and Lies began filming season 1 of March 1st of this year starring Ryan Philippe

• EyeCon hosted the first-ever One Tree Hill convention and fan event in Wilmington March 27-29, 2015. Actor Chad Michael Murray(Lucas Scott) was among the convention’s confirmed actors • North Carolina native Nicholas Sparks’ latest novel-turned-screenplay The Longest Ride was released on April 10, 2015

• The popular show One Tree Hill was filmed in Wilmington for more than 6 years • Michael Cera, Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens have all been spotted in Wilmington • Over the past 27 years, more than 800 films and 15 television series, and numerous documentaries and commercials have been made in North Carolina

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Ripa has survived four Bushmaster bites to date. You can witness Dean Ripa climbing into the cage with these eight-foot monsters and fending them off the end of tiny barbecue tongs while lecturing you about the astonishing methods these vipers use to get prey.

Dean spent over 20 years traveling to the remote reaches of the earth to catch the snakes that are in his museum, and his life’s story is surely one of the most amazing anybody has ever lived to tell about. Scott McKenzie, Curator, will greet you at the door to tell you just a bit more than you might care to know about the fascinating creatures he risks his life on a daily basis to care for. Located along the beautiful new

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Welcome to Pleasure Island

WHERE THE SUMMER TIME NEVER ENDS! This vibrant 7-mile island features one of North Carolina’s best award winning Blue Wave beaches, trendy arts and crafts, free weekly outdoor festivals or events and several bustling business districts offering a myriad of shopping, dining, historical and entertainment venues. Enjoy either quiet/restful or fun/crazy vacations whether on a budget or coming to enjoy the benefits of a vacation savings strategy.

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The calm waters of Pleasure Island will surely keep you relaxed.

Made up of Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Fort Fisher, Pleasure Island is the premier vacation spot while in North Carolina with its beautiful scenery, loads of attractions, exciting events and relaxing atmosphere. You can rent a charter boat and catch your dinner, take a stand up paddle board lesson, book a cruise to explore the Intracoastal Waterway or rough

it for the night while camping at the Carolina Beach State Park.

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This gateway to Kure Beach, Fort Fisher and the ferry to Southport is but 20 minutes from Wilmington. Valued visitors enjoy a wholesome family environment with renourished beaches, such as Kure Beach, which are wide enough to never feel crowded and are staffed with lifeguards who have won national recognition from the United States Lifeguard Association.

Most visitors return here year after year to enjoy the nostalgic atmosphere reminiscent of the “Back in the Day” 1950s as well as the “With It Happenings” of today. This diverse community has an unparalleled quality of life with colorful houses passed down for generations amidst new beachfront condos and hotels. New attractions abound along with a unique boardwalk area, marinas, amusements for all ages, arcades, mini-golf, Surry bikes, campgrounds, a huge charter and fishing boat fleet, sports field, free movies, concerts and weekly fireworks. And that’s only the beginning.

While vacationing in Carolina Beach, you won’t have a hard time finding something fun to do for every member of the family. Stroll down the nationally-recognized, vintage seaside boardwalk that was ranked one of the top 10 boardwalks in the country by Food & Wine magazine. All along the boardwalk are dozens of unique shops, delicious restaurants and nightlife entertainment—especially during the summer. The boardwalk comes alive during the summer season like never before with the sound of music playing, people laughing and kids of all ages squealing as they whoosh by on an assortment of exciting rides at the seaside amusement park. But the fun doesn’t stop there. All year long you will find something on the boardwalk to enjoy, whether it is surveying the ocean from the top of the Ferris wheel, tasting Carolina Beach sweets such as homemade fudge, donuts and ice cream while browsing the shops, or collecting tickets for the biggest prize at the local arcade. Carolina Beach recently was awarded $1.6 million in grants to extend and update the boardwalk. The new features include a wider and longer boardwalk, a splash pad park, cooloff stations, educational and historical kiosks and swings. As the heart and soul of this beach town, the Carolina Beach Boardwalk proves to be a favorite for both locals and visitors alike time and time again.

Carolina Beach also offers a 761-acre state park with picnic areas, boating, fishing, wilderness hiking and an array of safe wildlife both animal and botanical. Carolina Beach State Park is a popular coastal attraction which offers plenty of outdoor fun. Here you will find a marina

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If you are not much of an angler, spend the afternoon exploring the miles of hiking trails for beautiful scenery, the occasional wildlife and a variety of distinct habitats including one that houses one of the world’s most unique carnivorous plants, the Venus flytrap. If you are having so much fun that you don’t want to leave, why not stay the night? At the Carolina Beach State Park, there is a secluded camping area available located right underneath towering trees. Enjoy nature in a unique way at this relaxing and fun state park where you can experience an amazing adventure.

The Carolina Beach Lake Park is another great park in the area that was once noted in the Guinness Book of World Records for its freshwater lake’s close proximity to salt water.

Along with this 11-acre lake are an two-thirds mile paved walkway, 4 gazebos, sheltered picnic area, playground equipment and amphitheater. Paddle boat rentals are available daily during the summer time and on weekends and holidays during the shoulder seasons.

There is many more ways to experience the outdoors in Carolina Beach besides their parks. Rent a kayak and explore the coastline, rent a jet ski with a family member or friend and have an exciting day on the water, take a surf lesson or cast a line off the Carolina Beach Fishing Pier. What makes Carolina Beach so great is the amount of fun, family-friendly activities available in the area. From Free Movies at the Lake to cruising the strip on a surrey bike to simply spending the day soaking up the sun, building sandcastles and playing in the waves—the opportunities are endless!

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continued from page 37 There are ways to have fun indoors as well. Come up close and personal with wild animals at the local aquarium, visit one of the art galleries, home to a variety of paintings, sculptures and home décor all made by artisans known both locally and worldwide, or spend the day shopping! You will find plenty of stores throughout the area providing trendy apparel, accessories, shoes, jewelry and more.

After an afternoon of shopping, plan a night out and try one of the many restaurants for a delicious meal. Start your day with a warm, homemade donut fresh out of the oven and end it with your favorite coastal cuisine at one of the many restaurants in the area serving great food, home to friendly service and a unique atmosphere. From fresh seafood that just came straight off the dock to hand-cut steaks, alongside a cold craft beer or glass of wine, you will surely enjoy treating yourself.

But wait. There’s more! A farmers’ market with arts and crafts blossoms every Saturday and it’s not far away from local surf schools, two 4-wheel drive beach accesses, bike and kayak rentals, stand up paddle boarding and four great children’s parks.

Needless to say, you and your family will have a wonderful time while vacationing in Carolina Beach. So much so that you most likely will return next year to do it all over again!

Kure Beach & Fort Fisher Pronounced “Cure-ee,” this beach is a beautiful, relaxed and friendly area of about 2,000 full-time residents. Kure Beach’s peaceful small town atmosphere provides the perfect setting to relax and unwind with the family. Along with its tranquil atmosphere experience an oceanfront park, a nearby

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state aquarium and, of course, beautiful surroundings. With its unique features comes unique history. Founded, like Carolina Beach, almost 150 years ago, the town center boasts a 700-foot fishing pier, like the one on the north end of Carolina Beach but active 24 hours a day with fishing supplies and rentals. This is the oldest fishing pier on the Atlantic coast.

Whether you are a fan of pier fishing or surf fishing, the waters of Kure Beach have proven to be some of the best fishing in North Carolina. Along with pier and surf fishing there deep-sea fishing charters where both professionals and beginners alike can have an amazing fishing experience out in the open water. There are also numerous fishing tournaments hosted by Kure Beach throughout the year such as the Cape Fear Disabled Fishing Tournament in May and the Pleasure Island Surf Fishing Challenge in October.

Another way to experience the waters of Kure Beach is by swimming in them! They say that salt water cures all wounds, and after a swim in the ocean, you will agree. Let the cool water sooth your sunkissed skin and forget all your worries back home. If you are looking for a little more adventurous day on the water, spend the day at a surf camp where professionals teach people of all ages how to stand up on their board and ride a wave all the way to shore. Whether you are an expert or a beginner at surfing, Kure Beach is home to some great waves, so be prepared to “hang loose” for the afternoon!

There are plenty of ways to have fun and learn while in Kure Beach like Fort Fisher State Historic Site, a tour trail about one quarter mile long which encircles the remains of Fort Fisher on the river side of the highway. In the early 1800s, Fort Fisher kept the port of Wilmington open to blockade runners who were supplying goods to various Confederate armies inland. As one of the last supply lines running through Wilmington, Fort Fisher became a crucial supply route for Robert E. Lee and his Army of Northern Virginia. After a massive amphibious assault on January 15, 1865, Fort Fisher was defeated leading to the Union taking control over southern North Carolina near the Cape Fear River where they built what was to become the largest and most significant fort in the South. Two major battles were fought here, which is why now there is only about ten percent of the original land standing. In honor of all the history that took place at Fort Fisher, today you will find exhibit panels with photos and text at different locations all along the tour trail, a visitor center, a small gift shop and a restored gun emplacement located on top of one of the batteries.

Uncover history and enjoy nature at this one-of-a-kind state park.

In the heart of downtown Kure Beach is Kure Beach Ocean Front Park & Pavilion, the area’s largest public green space providing all sorts of entertainment. The open-air pavilion has a stage where live music is played all summer long. There are also plenty of fun events that take place here throughout the year, a play area for children, swings, rain gardens and more—all along the beautiful oceanfront.

Special events include the annual Kid’s Music Fest on Saturday, June 20th from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. and Sunrise Ocean Flow Yoga every Monday from 7:30–8:30 a.m. starting May 4th through August 24th. This premier spot in Kure Beach is also available for rental, excluding the months of July and August and major holidays. You can celebrate a birthday or anniversary, host a baby shower, or even get married under the pavilion overlooking the gorgeous Atlantic! continued on page 39

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continued from page 39 If you are a fan of playing a round or two of golf, then you are in luck because Kure Beach and surrounding areas are home to 60 beautiful courses offering both a challenging and relaxing game of golf. Find out why the region was earned the number eight spot on “Golf Digest’s Best Little Golf Town in America” list.

Disc golf is also alive and well in Kure Beach. For those who have never played, disc golf is played with Frisbee-type discs instead of golf balls, no tees or golf clubs, and “disc catchers” take place of holes. So, basically all you need is a Frisbee and a little bit of skill! The terrain available in Kure Beach is unique and provides for a challenging, yet enjoyable game for both professionals and beginners alike.

Hop on a ferry and experience a scenic trip to the mainland or enjoy Kure’s relatively new board walkway and oceanfront recreation park.

That’s not all; check out one of the island’s two tennis courts and two doggie parks plus an 8,000 sq. ft. skateboard facility also on the island.

If you are traveling with a family of all ages, these outdoor destinations are great to keep everyone entertained and of course spend some time in the sun with one another.

For those shopping savvy visitors, Kure Beach is home to a variety of specialty shops and surf shops offering the latest and greatest in fashion, accessories, home décor and much more. You will find plenty of unique beach treasures that are great for gifts or to merely remind you of your time at Kure Beach. Browse through the aquaticrelated items at these gift shops or update your wardrobe at one of the specialty boutiques. You will also find numerous surf shops with everything from apparel to local photography to surfboards for sale and rent.

If your stomach starts to grumble while shopping, there are plenty of eateries that will help you out in a mouth-watering way! While dining in Kure Beach, you will quickly realize that their specialty is fresh, local seafood. You will have plenty of options to choose from whether it’s at a seafood, Italian, American or even locally-owned restaurant.

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outdoor seating where you can enjoy beautiful views of the ocean as you indulge in a delicious meal. Familyowned and operated restaurants are perfect for a romantic date out with your spouse and locally-owned eateries provide dishes made by passionate chefs and friendly owners.

As an extension of Kure Beach, Fort Fish is mostly famous for the South’s largest Civil War fort.

In 1864–65, the world’s biggest land-sea battle until WWII was fought here, taking the Union Navy two massive attacks to defeat this African-American built fortification. The 1864 battle was the only time in history that the U.S. Marines were denied a beach.

Success came early in 1865 effectively ending the War. Although the Fort Fisher Historic Site in Kure Beach is a great representation of all Fort Fisher stands for in history, there are other ways to get to know the area and all that occurred on the very ground you are standing on.

Fort Fisher houses two of the four historical visitors’ sites on Pleasure Island. The largest is the State Historical Site/ Civil War Fort & Museum, and the other is the North Carolina Military History Museum on the Ft. Fisher Military Training Center. The Military History Museum is home to numerous outdoor military equipment displays such as tanks and helicopters as well as an indoor display of authentic military supplies, uniforms, photos, weapons and more.

The other two are in Carolina Beach; one at the Federal Point Historic Preservation building next to Town Hall, and the fourth, housing the largest public display of local historic photographs in the county (400 photographs), is at a local ice cream parlor/gift shop.

Nearby is the North Carolina Aquarium, largest in the state at 93,000 square feet and housing a 235,000 gallon salt water tank. Almost every sea creature and local reptile is on display, and some even have touch tanks where visitors can see and feel fascinating sea creatures.

Pleasure Island either has everything or is near all you’d wish for on vacation. Enjoy the best beaches, the cleanest ocean, international, award-winning seafood, famous doughnuts and its oldest ice cream parlor offering over 4,000 flavors served your way—and why not? After all, you’re on vacation! c

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Established in 1792, Southport echoes of times past with its historic structures and traditional downtown commercial district.

The quaint city streets seem to be taken from a vintage postcard, with old-fashioned storefronts shaded by the famous ancient oak trees. Today modern shops, antique stores, boutiques and restaurants make up the downtown and offer a unique shopping experience. Find priceless antiques, unique arts and crafts, clothing, accessories and loads of gifts in every variety.

While the maritime heritage is undeniably strong in Southport, the city’s name reveals even more about its history as a coastal town. When the city was founded in 1792, it was actually called Smithville. For nearly a century, Smithville prospered as a fishing village and military town. It wasn’t until 1887 that the name was changed to Southport.

Why? Well, it was anticipated to become a major port city due to its location on the Cape Fear River, Intracoastal Waterway and Atlantic Ocean. The port ended up moving farther upstream to Wilmington, but Southport kept the name and continued to grow as a beautiful, yet low-key, seaside town.

Among other things, Southport is known as one of the first areas in North Carolina to celebrate Independence Day. In commemoration, Southport is now home to the official North Carolina Fourth of July Festival every year, a four-day event that attracts visitors from around the region for fireworks, festival food and fun.

It was in a recent movie Safe Haven that this very parade was re-created with locals acting as extras in the shots. Safe Haven released a casting call to Southport, expressing interest in using local residents to participate in a Fourth of July parade scene in the movie. Participants were given prizes and bragging rights for being part of the major motion picture!

Not only were residents given a chance to be part of the movie, but Southport was also given doors which acted as a main set piece from the movie. The doors decorated; “Ryan’s Port Market,” will be used in an upcoming exhibit featuring items from movies filmed in the area the past three decades. The film accented Southport’s Spanish characteristics and beautiful beach it, showed the town’s natural history. continued on page 44 2015/2016 | Brunswick Islands & Cape Fear Coast | 43

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Learn more about Southport’s fascinating history on a self-guided walking tour created by the Southport Historical Society. The Historic Southport Trail is a one-mile route through the historic town, with stops at more than 20 landmarks including the Old Brunswick County Jail, Old Smithville Burial Ground and more. Pick up the brochure at the Southport Visitors Center at 113 W. Moore St. Today the spirit of Southport’s maritime heritage can be found throughout the city. At Waterfront Park, watch large transoceanic ships from around the world make their way up the Cape Fear River to larger ports. Lighthouses beam in the distance as ferries, freighters, barges and sailboats cruise past. It is easy to spend an entire afternoon swaying gently on the wooden swings in the park just enjoying the view.

From there, take a stroll up Riverwalk, a pathway that weaves around the riverfront through the Old Yacht Basin to the Southport Marina. Along the way, you can take in the sights and sounds of a true waterfront village—fishermen unloading the day’s catch, the horn of a distant ship, the sound of children prancing around in the shallow water.

At the end of Riverwalk, you’ll find the immaculate Southport Marina, just steps from downtown. Sailboats, ships and cruisers make a spectacular sight against the Cape Fear River view and charming town streets.

Get a deep look into Southport’s seafaring heritage at the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Take a self-guided tour through the 12 stations, which highlight the nautical history of the Lower Cape Fear area of the state. You’ll see everything from a 2,000-year-old Native American canoe fragment to pirate memorabilia.

One wall is covered with pictures of fishermen posing with their catch of the day.

Of course, bringing home those winning fish is one major reason people come to Southport. Its ideal location with access to so many plentiful waters allows for successful fishing year round. Fishing tournaments, charters and commercial companies abound here. The result is not only a good time for anglers but a good time for diners, as well. Area restaurants serve entrees fresh from the sea. Enjoy a bite of local flavor at one of the many downtown eateries, many of which offer outdoor seating and a comfortable atmosphere. Or pick up some fresh catch to bring home at the several fish houses along the Yacht Basin.

From shopping to fishing, strolling to just plain relaxing, Historic Southport is a great place to lose track of time. The picturesque seaport may leave you yearning to return, and you’re not alone—the

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town was rated as one of the Best Places to Retire by Rand McNally, and Money Magazine picked it as one of the Best Vacations.

So slip on some flip-flops, and enjoy a leisurely day around the treasured jewel that is Southport. Rest assured you’ll leave with plenty of shopping bags, full of food, maybe some fresh catch and definitely a clear and relaxed state of mind.

Picture yourself relaxing with your loved one here!

Oak Island With more than 50 public beaches, loads of stores and family entertainment venues, two marinas and plenty of spots to launch a kayak or canoe, Oak Island has become the favorite for families visiting the Brunswick Islands. The island, just across the water from Southport, includes Caswell Beach and the Town of Oak Island, the largest town in Brunswick County.

Despite its size, Oak Island has been able to retain a small-town atmosphere, even in the summer months when the population swells with sun-seekers and surfers. Named after the beautiful live oaks which line the island’s streets and inlets, Oak Island is as scenic as it is friendly. From the sandy beaches to the Davis Canal, a quiet waterway which winds its way through the island, there are plenty of recreational opportunities for the whole family. Golfing, boating, fishing, mini-golf and a wide variety of sports are complemented by the vast amount of public beaches, parks and fishing piers. Take a break from kayaking through the scenic canals or fishing off the pier and amble over to the Oak Island Lighthouse. Built in 1858, the 148-foot-tall beacon was turned over to the Town of Caswell Beach and decommissioned as a working lighthouse in 2004. Today, visitors can tour the grounds and climb to the top of the tower for a breathtaking view.

Most accommodations on Oak Island are rental cottages, although hotels and condos are available as well. Rental companies provide a wide range of beach homes for any size family. Whether you aim to stay for a weekend, a week or even through the summer, you are guaranteed a low-key, seaside escape. c

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he proximity to the ocean, the pure, white, powdery sand of the unspoiled beaches—what’s not to love about this place? Perhaps you feel so at home during your stay that you’re considering making the Cape Fear Coast and Brunswick Islands a permanent home or possibly a secondary one.

Buying a home here is easier than you may think—and the perks are better than you’d ever imagine.

Century 21 real estate agent Brad Vanderburg explains that the reason the area is so popular for purchasing real estate is because of the low population, the noncommercial atmosphere and the quaint and quiet scene of Brunswick Islands, along with the pristine beaches.

The first decision to make is which area you’d like to call home. Vanderburg recommends the areas of Sunset Beach and Ocean Isle Beach, depending on what buyers are looking for in a location. Both areas are uncommercialized and popular spots for vacationers to stay. Sunset Beach is familyfriendly, laid-back and great for leisurely activities such as biking. Ocean Isle is great for boating, fishing and water sports, featuring concrete canals and an inlet to access the ocean. “It’s a boaters’ paradise,” Vanderburg says.

Purchasing a home—even if it’s a secondary home—is a big decision, so it’s important to feel comfortable with your real estate agent and communicate your preferences when

Visitors Services VISITORS CENTERS Wilmington/Cape Fear Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau 505 Nutt St. Unit A, Wilmington, NC 28401 wilmingtonandbeaches.com 910-341-4030 Wrightsville Beach Visitors Center 305 W. Salisbury St., Wrightsville Beach, NC 800-650-8116 Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center 1121 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach, NC www.pleasureislandnc.org 910-458-8434

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Brunswick Community Hospital 237 N. Fort Fisher Blvd., 1 Medical Center Dr., Kure Beach Off US-17, Supply, NC 910-458-5592 910-755-8121 AAA North Carolina 206 E. Nash St., Southport Dosher Memorial Hospital 800-222-4357 910-457-4633 924 N. Howe St., Coast Guard 910-256-4224 Southport, NC 5703 E. Oak Island Dr., NC Highway Patrol/ Crime Control 910-457-3800 Oak Island 910-395-3917 910-278-3759 PUBLIC LIBRARIES New Hanover County Library 209 Smith Ave., Shallotte Weather 910-763-3491 201 Chestnut St., Wilmington 910-754-7526 New Hanover County 910-798-6300 Humane Society 1587 Seaside Road Carolina Beach Branch 910-763-6692 Southwest, Ocean Isle Beach 300 Cape Fear Blvd., 910-579-5202 New Hanover County Sheriff Carolina Beach 910-798-4200 910-798-6380 9030 Beach Drive Southwest, New Hanover County Fire Rescue Brunswick County Library 910-798-7420 109 W. Moore St., Southport 910-457-6237 Brunswick County Sheriff 910-253-2777 POST OFFICES 152 Front St., Wilmington HOSPITALS 910-313-3293 Cape Fear Hospital 3916 Oleander Dr., Wilmington 5301 Wrightsville Ave., 910-313-3265 Wilmington, NC

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discussing various housing options. This way you’ll ensure that the house you choose is the perfect one for you. Century 21 has been in the area for more than 50 years, meaning that their agents are extremely qualified and knowledgeable—not only about the houses available but any stipulations or quirks that could hinder your successful buying experience should you try to go at it alone.

“Don’t try to do it on your own,” Vanderburg warns. “It’s easy to find a place; it’s harder to get from contract to closing without a real estate agent.”

Visit McClure Realty Vacations for a safe, worry-free and profitable way to rent out your home. This full-service vacation rental company is located in Ocean Isle Beach and specializes in beach vacation rentals and property management. They’re always accepting new homeowners; however, they recommend joining in the fall so that your rental can be included in their exclusive rental brochure.

McClure Realty adds valuable exposure to your home by printing and mailing thousands of full-color vacation rental brochures to repeat and new renters. Their interactive website allows unlimited space for your home’s listing and 24-hour booking. Plus, their Specials page allows you to advertise special discount rates to fill last minute open dates for your unit.

You may worry about the costs of a property management company outweighing the income you’d gather on your rental property, but this isn’t the case with McClure Realty Vacations.

They have one of the lowest commission rates in the area and provide a personalized level of service to their homeowners, including many extras to help out homeowners in any way they can. They’ll help with the pricing of your rental property, arrange needed services or repairs throughout the season, keep your rental property stocked with housewares and kitchen appliances and maintain your property’s value by assessing and repairing minor issues to avoid paying higher repair costs. Most importantly, McClure Realty Vacations is a small rental company, so you won’t get lost in the crowd or become just another number.

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Brunswick Islands Experience Coastal Charm And Relaxing Calm

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cenic and serene, yet full of activity, the Brunswick Islands coastal region is known as one of the best places in the country to visit and live. Picture this for your next vacation— quaint coastal villages, bluegreen waters extending to the horizon, white sandy beaches and untamed beach grass swaying in the breeze—in other words—paradise.

With more than 45 miles of pristine beach that make up the Brunswick Islands, some visitors are perfectly content to never leave the beach. You can find quiet, isolated spots in the sand, collect shells down by the water or visit one of the bustling boardwalks.

With so many beautiful options, you’ll never be far from the next best thing. Oak Island is a delight for the whole family, with 52 different entry points to the spectacular beach.

Construct the perfect sandcastle or search for spiraled seashells. Head inland with the family for a round of mini-golf or an ice cream cone on a hot day.

Check out the centrally located Shallotte for great shopping, whether you’re looking for brand names or local artists. Stop for lunch or dinner at one of the area’s delectable restaurants or cafes. Only 30 minutes from both Myrtle Beach and Wilmington, day trips to nearby beaches are a breeze.

For a really unique experience on your vacation, visit Ocean Isle Beach, and discover the sea turtles that come to nest each year. On its eight miles of beach, sea turtle eggs and hatchlings can be found for almost half the year.

Sunset Beach may be the place to spot seabirds, wetlands and other wildlife, but it’s called Sunset Beach for a reason. With breathtaking views over the water, this beach lives up to its romantic name.

Holden Beach provides dramatic landscapes for a picture-perfect afternoon of kayaking or biking. With its small-town atmosphere and flat roads perfect for pedaling, this beach will charm its way into your heart.

Once you step away from the beach, the fun doesn’t end. Try one of the many other activities offered on the Brunswick Islands to keep the whole family entertained. With more than 30 championship golf courses in Brunswick County alone, golfers are simply spoiled for choice. Perfect greens and stunningly scenic courses are open year–round.

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continued on page 47 can try some of the local seafood all along the coast. Calabash, known as the “Seafood Capital of the World,” boasts more than 30 seafood restaurants and hosts more than one million diners each year.

Stretching from Wilmington’s bustling downtown with its plethora of dining, retail and sightseeing activities, winding all the way down through the languid Brunswick Isles of North Carolina, your dream vacation is just waiting to be discovered.

OCEAN ISLE

Gem of the Brunswick Islands As one of the smaller islands in Brunswick County, Ocean Isle Beach has a distinctively lay back, resort atmosphere. Eight miles of beaches provide plenty of space to spread out and take part in the many joys of a day at the shore. Fishing piers and coastal marshes invite long afternoons of fishing, kayaking and simply enjoying some peace and quiet.

Without compromising the serenity of the island, Ocean Isle Beach also provides a variety of entertaining diversions, such as mini-golf, tennis courts, jet-ski rentals, boating and more. There are plenty of shops

and restaurants, a private airport and the only high-rise hotel on the Brunswick Islands.

With so much recreation and entertainment within reach, Ocean Isle Beach is the perfect vacation destination for active families, and many visitors never feel the need to leave the island at all. There’s even a museum--The Museum of Coastal Carolina, right in the main commercial area of the island, features exhibits on science and nature, as well as special programs for kids and adults.

So whether you want to spend the day deep sea fishing or digging your toes in the sand, the ultimate island getaway awaits you on the gem of the Brunswick Islands, Ocean Isle Beach.

SUNSET BEACH

A Small Piece of Paradise A one-lane pontoon bridge connects the southernmost island in Brunswick County to the mainland, setting the scene for the quiet, coastal atmosphere that defines Sunset Beach.

The smallest of the Brunswick Islands, Sunset Beach is a peaceful place, with only a few shops for beach supplies, bicycle rentals and other necessities—like ice cream. Three miles of expansive beach stretch out in front of wide sand dunes, and dozens of wooden pathways

connect the rows of beach cottages to the sand and surf.

The other side of the island is lined with bright green marshes and peaceful waters, perfect for kayaking, canoeing, and turtle spotting. Just across the bridge, there are dozens of golf courses, Calabash’s collection of seafood restaurants and plenty of retail and entertainment venues. But few feel the need to leave the quiet island paradise, where a day can be spent riding your bike along the shore, swimming in crystal clear waters and lying in the sand watching the first stars speckle the sky.

HOLDEN BEACH

A Serene Beach Community— In the Center Of It All The largest of the Brunswick Islands, Holden Beach is still one of the quietest areas along the coast. More than 11 miles of beaches are dotted with beach cottages, homes and condos— and little else. The island is almost entirely residential, with only the basic commercial amenities, like a grocery store, a few restaurants and shops, a marina and beach rental stores.

The perfect quiet island escape, Holden Beach is also in the center of it all, with many exciting attractions just a short drive away.

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With less than 900 full-time residents, Holden Beach is a quiet community year round, even during the summer when the population swells to well over 10,000. The tight-knit group of locals have a strong pride in their serene beach town and are always welcoming toward visitors who come back year after year for a taste of total relaxation.

Settled in the 1920s, the history of Holden Beach begins before the Revolutionary War and centers around one family—the Holdens, of course. In 1756, Benjamin Holden bought four tracts of land on the mainland and island and used the area for fishing and cattle grazing.

In 1924, John Holden, the grandson of Benjamin Holden, surveyed a part of the island and called it Holden Beach Resort. Holden built a hotel and a bridge to the island, attracting visitors to the beach for rest and relaxation. While the bridge was destroyed by construction on the Intracoastal Waterway, ferry service began in 1934.

After John Holden died, his son Luther took over the hotel and began building homes around the resort area. Luther’s son, John, continued the trend, building rental homes for tourists. By the 1940s, there were several beach cottages peppered across the island. The asking price? $600. John Holden, the grandson of the John Holden who originally settled on the island, worked hard to develop the resort community of Holden Beach, and by 1954, there were nearly 300 homes on the island.

Holden Beach was officially incorporated in 1969. A high-rise bridge was built in 1986, providing better access to the small coastal community.

John Holden has written a book detailing the story of his family’s development of the island, spanning from 1756 to 2000. The book is available at Alan Holden Vacations.

The history of Holden Beach is rooted in family, and today that value of family and community is still an important part of the town. In fact, Holden Beach was named one of the best family beaches in the country

by National Geographic Traveler magazine.

There is a wealth of wholesome fun to be had from the sea to the sound. Spend an afternoon fishing off a dock, search for newly washed-up shells on the beach, or just spread out a towel and enjoy your front row seat to another magnificent summer day.

SHALOTTE

A Small Town with Leisurely Charisma Shallotte has become the commercial hub of South Brunswick Islands because of its countless restaurants, stores, hotels and shops that are both franchised and local as well as in close proximity to modern conveniences and popular beaches. It all began when a man traveling by ferry came across a river that had not yet been discovered referring to it as Charlotte River. Later, the river became known as Shallotte River and eventually left its mark by passing along its name to the town it runs through. Shallotte quickly developed into a friendly small town with large town amenities. But being commercialized doesn’t take away its charm.

Nestled almost directly between Wilmington, NC and Myrtle Beach, SC, Shallotte is known as the center of services, restaurants and shopping for the beach communities of Brunswick County. Shallotte offers a dining experience which will satisfy both your taste buds and wallet, from chain restaurants and dock-to-dish seafood to fresh bakeries and cozy cafés. Speaking of budgets, Shallotte Crossing Shopping Center is one of the fastest growing regions of the state offering over 30 shops with clothing apparel, jewelry, fragrances, home ware and appliances.

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While vacationing in Shallotte, don’t be surprised by the wide variety of activities and attractions that are fun no matter what your age! Perhaps you would like to go fishing on the shore, adventuring through a nature trail or merely enjoy a picnic under a gazebo.

Whatever it is you would like to do while in North Caroline, Shallotte has it, which is why guests continue to come back to visit this relaxing and delightful town.

The Seafood Capital of the World When a town of 700 people has more than 30 restaurants, you know something special is going on. People from around the region flock to Calabash, a small fishing village on the banks of the Intracoastal Waterway, to enjoy a variety of fresh-from-the-docks seafood, cooked up “Calabash-style”—deep-fried in a light seasoned batter and served hot, with hush puppies piled on top.

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Homegrown Goodies and Local Libations Get a Taste from North Carolina’s Bountiful Coast The Eats The art of food has been an important tradition in North Carolina’s kitchens for generations. Stemming from family dinners centered on freshly-caught seafood and recently harvested veggies and evolving into culinary masterpieces which still feature local faire has been the main attraction. Chefs understand that vacation is the one time of year that you can get away without having a care in the world. Because of this, they want to make food the last thing you worry about but the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the Brunswick Islands and Cape Fear Coast.

Juicy, red tomatoes, cool, crisp cucumbers and plump blueberries create a delicious rainbow of flavor when proudly displayed at a local farm market. If you’ve visited the Brunswick Islands and Cape Fear Coast during the summer months, chances are you’ve passed by one of the many farm stands and possibly even stopped to snag some of

the precious bounty provided by area farmers.

Here you’ll see an abundance of fresh goodies, including vibrant yellow squash, zucchini, sweet corn, okra, butter beans, grapes, luscious watermelon and cantaloupe, peaches, an assortment of berries, herbs and so much more. Some markets even offer local honey.

Let’s not forget the main attraction that draws folks from all around to North Carolina’s shores: the fresh bounty of seafood.

Surrounded by oceans, bays and inlets, this part of North Carolina is rich with fresh seafood year-round. Some of the most pristine coastal areas are right around the corner, and thousands of fishermen make a living off reeling in an assortment of fish, including grouper, mahi-mahi, tuna, swordfish, mackerel and shellfish.

With more than 30 seafood restaurants within a square mile, the town of Calabash is known as the “Seafood Capital of the World.”

The quaint town is a mecca for seafood

lovers; especially those who love fish served “Calabash-style”—deep-fried in seasoned cornmeal batter. If you’re making a trip to Calabash, best come on an empty stomach— many restaurants serve up huge portions and all-you-can-eat platters.

Other seafood delicacies which abound on the North Carolina coast are oysters and crabs. They’re served a variety of ways. Many restaurants have their own take on crab cakes and crab dip—and yes, the recipes are a secret. Hard shell crabs are served steamed and seasoned with Old Bay, while soft shell crabs can be found fried, broiled or sautéed, often in sandwiches.

Of course since chefs have such a variety of fish coming in fresh each day, the menu options will be different each time. Look for the blackboard listing or check with your server about the day’s fresh catch, which is served in an endless amount of ways— steamed, fried, blackened, or Calabash-style.

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Area chefs use their creative license to create delicious dishes with distinctive twists, combining seafood and fresh ingredients from local farms.

As seafood is such a unique part of the local culture, coastal Carolinians will find any excuse to enhance a dish with shrimp, crab or fish—and breakfast dishes are no exception. One popular breakfast side is shrimp and grits, the perfect combination of influences from the salty coast and the butter-sweet South.

While preparation varies among the restaurants—and family recipes—shrimp and grits is typically made with a generous helping of butter, chopped onions and parsley, with the occasional dash of Old Bay or Tabasco sauce to give it that extra kick.

However, the most famous dish in the Tar Heel state has to be Carolina barbecue. First, understand that the word “barbecue” and the word “grilling” are not synonymous, and in this neck of the woods, barbecue means pork; not chicken or beef.

Carolina barbecue is a combination of pork, heat and smoke which makes for tender, rich, succulent meat that is chopped and usually paired with a thin vinegar sauce. There are some varieties in the way barbecue is cooked, but nobody is more proud of their barbecue than North Carolinians.

Whether you choose barbecue, seafood or juicy steak, you’ll be delighted by the dining options on the Brunswick Islands and Cape Fear Coast, from casual family restaurants to upscale eateries—or dining in the comfort of your beach home. But no matter where you eat, rest assured you’ll get a scrumptious helping of local treats with a side of that good oldfashioned Southern charm with every meal.

The Drinks Nothing goes with a pot of freshly steamed crabs like an ice cold beer or a chilled glass of wine, especially if the sip’s local. Just as the culinary scene in North Carolina has taken visitors on a journey of spectacular eats, the local crafts of fermenting grapes and brewing beer are steadily rising to the top of the popularity scales, and they’re nowhere near stopping.

The reason visitors and locals alike have such a passion for local beer and wines is because they want to experience everything about the Brunswick Islands and Cape Fear Coast in its truest sense. Imported beverages can be found anywhere; the ones made right nearby that leave folks longing for a taste and consistently craving more.

With the largest beer selection on the island, you won’t have trouble choosing a stout, ale, porter or wheat that’s perfectly paired with your straight-from-the-docks seafood. Of course beer isn’t the only beverage which binds nicely with seafood. North Carolina’s thriving wine industry is giving visitors even more of a reason to want to taste the fruits of labor from the many grape growers and vintners throughout the region.

Muscadine is a popular grape for this region which produces a sweet, dessert-style wine.

When made correctly, muscadine wine retains a refreshing and often nostalgic taste of the grape itself. However, many vineyards have chosen to plant the classic wine grapes of California and Europe—cabernet sauvignon, sauvignon blanc, syrah and zinfandel.

One such vineyard that produces European varietals is Silver Coast Winery located in Ocean Isle Beach, the only winery in Brunswick County. Maryann and her husband Dr. “Bud” Azzato operate the winery, which has been open for 12 years. Maryann says that when she moved to the area 20 years ago, folks would have to travel quite a ways to buy a bottle of North Carolina wine. “I thought I must not be the only person in Brunswick County who likes wine,” she says. And she wasn’t.

After opening Silver Coast Winery, the Azzatos received much support from the local community, which truly embraced the winery. In return, the Azzatos began supporting the local community by starting a wine label competition that drew the attention of area artists. They then began hosting events where local musicians could share their talents.

At their tasting room in Southport, visitors can try Silver Coast wines (the Touriga is a

must) along with beers brewed right in North Carolina and other regions. Finally, the Azzatos sample and sell their wines at farmers’ markets, bringing the aspect of community full circle.

And after all, as Maryann says, “Isn’t that what it’s all about?”

Located midway between Myrtle Beach and Wilmington, Silver Coast Winery is now home to international award-winning wines such as Cabernet, White Merlot and Vioginier. These wines, along with every other wine produced at Silver Coast, have been awarded medals at both national and international competitions.

Tours and tastings are offered every day, which are a great ways to browse through the unique Barrel Room, witness breath-taking views of the woodland setting and sip on delicious, in-house produced wines.

There are a couple other wineries located within an hour of Wilmington offering tours and tastings for those who are interested in traveling and pressing the flesh—of the grape that is. As the twelfth largest wine producing state in the country, it won’t matter how far you travel to spend the day at the winery because each mile will provide beautiful scenery, lovely tasting rooms and, of course, excellent wines. c

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1206 N. Lake Park Blvd. Carolina Beach (910) 458-7761 www.mikescfood.com Scan this QR code and go directly to our mobile site

Michael’s seafood

Voted #1 Restaurant of the Year! –Wilmington Chamber of Commerce & Small Business Coalition Patio Dining Available | All ABC Permits | Smoke-Free | Open 7 Days a Week for Lunch & Dinner Eat in/Take out | Children’s Menu | Full Service Bar | Extensive Wine List MasterCard, Visa and American Express accepted. | Items and Prices Subject to Change.

RestauRant & cateRing

Menu SaMpling All Items and Prices are Subject to Change.

LuNCh ENtrEEs Pick Two (choose any 2 of the following) 8.50 Choose 1 - cup of our world famous seafood

chowder or homemade soup of the day Choose 1 - house salad, Caesar salad or roasted beet salad, petite chicken salad, tuna salad or seafood salad melt house made dressing choices balsamic vinaigrette, champagne vinaigrette, ranch, bleu cheese, honey mustard, sesame ginger

Shrimp & Grits

8.00

garlic parmesan sauce, smoky bacon and fresh tomato served over our house made grit cake

*Blackened Fish & Grits

9.00

garlic parmesan sauce, corn, fresh tomato and scallion served over our house made grit cake, topped with your choice of today’s fresh blackened fish

*Fish Market Tacos

9.00

today’s freshest catch selection served on 2 soft corn tortillas with lettuce, tomato, red onion and shredded cheese, served with a side of sour cream, salsa and crunchy tortilla chips

Pasta Chu-Chu

8.00

linguini pasta tossed with a bayou cajun cream sauce, black olives, fresh tomato and artichoke hearts Add: grilled chicken 5, shrimp or *fish 6, sea scallops 8

sANDWIChEs

All choices served on ciabatta unless otherwise noted, served with lettuce and tomato, accompanying house sauce, kettle potato chips and homemade cole slaw

*Fish Market BLT (4 oz.) 10 (8 oz.) 16.00 today’s freshest catch with crisp smoky bacon, pesto aioli

Crab Cake

house recipe, red pepper aioli

Oyster Po Boy

10.00 9.00

breaded oysters baked until golden brown, French tarter

homEmADE sALAD sANDWICh

first choose from our homemade tuna salad, chicken salad or seafood salad, then make it a:

Classic

8.00

Melt

9.00

New Yorker

9.00

toasted ciabatta bun

baked open faced with fresh tomato, red onion and melted cheese toasted everything bagel

Wrap

spinach tortilla

8.00

* BurgErs & ChICkEN BrEAst YOUR WAY

FAmous souPs & sALADs Captain M’s Seafood Chowder Bowl 6.25 Cup 5.25

First choose: *half pound flame grilled beef patty 9.5, boneless chicken breast 8.5, or turkey burger 7.5

(international Award Winning Recipe) Our international award winning chowder is a rich cream base loaded with clams, crabmeat, scallops, veggies, potatoes, herbs & spices.

Perfect Wine Pairing

Add any (or all)

lettuce, tomato, raw red onion, ketchup, mayo, mustard Add any ($1 each): crisp smoky bacon, sliced jalapeno peppers, cheese (mozzarella, bleu, cheddar, jack)

Fess Parker Chardonnay

Add any ($1.5 each):

Homemade Soup of the Day

sauteed mushrooms, sauteed onions, sauteed bell peppers

LoCALLy groWN

Supporting NC Farmers and Fisherman We aspire to bring you the highest quality and freshest fin fish, shell fish, mollusks, beef, pork, poultry and produce. Our menu consists of mainly locally grown and made from scratch items. We count on our local fishermen and farmers to supply us with seasonal, North Carolina favorites. Thank you for your support of locally owned small business. We appreciate your feedback on your experience.

CrEAtE your oWN stEAmEr Pot to go

Take some home!

Quart 14 Pint 7.25

Our delicious chowder is readily available for you to take home and enjoy. Definitely a crowd pleaser!

Available hot, cold or frozen. (We ship also)

Bowl 5.5 Cup 4.5

ask your server for today’s creation Add to the following salads grilled chicken 5, shrimp or *fish 6, sea scallops 8, scoop of homemade tuna salad, chicken salad or seafood salad 3

House Salad

7.00

Caesar Salad

7.00

Roasted Beet Salad

8.50

romaine, garden vegetables, shredded cheese

romaine, fresh tomato, shaved parmesan, house croutons, tossed in Caesar dressing spring baby greens, roasted red and gold beets, fresh tomato, red onion, bleu cheese crumbles, sunflower seeds

Side Salad

8.50

Bacon Scallops

9.50

*Sashimi Tuna

8.50

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Spinach and Artichoke Dip

7.00

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(3), spicy cabbage mix, spicy cilantro lime aioli

seared rare yellow fin, wrapped in nori and sesame seeds, served with a warm cabbage, onion and seaweed soy salad served with warm pita

5.50

BBO Chicken

8.50

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Bill’s Crab Pie

9.00

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Greek

8.00

marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese

smoky bbq sauce, chopped chicken breast, red onion, bacon, jack cheese blue fin crab spread, jalapeno peppers and parmesan cheese

Shrimp Scampi

(1 cluster)

1/2 lb dozen Clams 1/2 lb dozen Oysters 1 dozen Mussels 1 dozen Shrimp 4 jumbo Sea Scallops 8 oz. lobster tail (based on availability)

4.00 4.00 7.00 5.00 7.00

Don’t forget the Seafood Chowder to go with it! $7.25 Pint/$14 Quart

Fresh Black Mussels

7.50

Half pound, served with garlic bread You choose: Drunken - local beer butter broth Scampi - garlic butter with scallion and fresh tomato

Oysters Rockefeller

10.00

(5) baked oysters topped with a smoky bacon and fresh spinach cream sauce, finished with a bread crumb crust

Mini Crab Cakes

8.00

Blue Fin Crab Dip

9.00

(3L cole slaw, roasted red pepper aioli served with garlic bread

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From the steamer - all steamer entrees are accompanied by our garlic red smashed potatoes, fresh local corn and homemade cole slaw

One dozen, steamed in the shell

Half pound, you peel 8; peeled and deveined

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Now Create Your Own: (prices valid for take and cook only) 1/2 lb Alaskan Snow Crab Legs 8.00

10.00

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10.00

26.00

Steamed Shrimp

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tender shrimp, garlic butter, fresh tomato, scallion and mozzarella cheese

Captain’s Catch

10.00

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spinach and artichoke spread, fresh tomatoes and parmesan cheese

balsamic vinaigrette, champagne vinaigrette, ranch, bleu cheese, honey mustard, sesame ginger

Steamed Clams

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All choices baked on pita crust flatbread

39.00

One dozen, steamed in the shell, you shuck

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Cheese

Admiral’s Delight for Two

10.00

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FLAtBrEADs

choose from a smaller version of our house 4, Caesar 4 or roasted beet salad 6

APPEtIzErs *Steamed Oysters

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tender shrimp sauteed with sundried tomatoes and black olives in a garlic parmesan cream sauce, served over garlic bread

We will prepare your order, seasoned and all in one (1) pot for you to cook and enjoy.

Perfect for campfires, grills or even in the oven.

Take to the beach for a perfect picnic.

All pots include complete set up of cooking pan with cooking instructions, cocktail sauce, butter, lemon, com on the cob, cole slaw, red potatoes and cornbread $5 per person

house made dressing choices

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Athenian Bruschetta

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a steamed sampler of snow crab legs, mussels, clams, oysters and shrimp

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a smaller, but still hearty version of the Admiral’s Delight

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Shrimp Boat

old bay, cajun or plain, you peel 15; peeled and deveined 17

Snow Crab Legs one pound

Isl ter wi

19.00

Snow’s Cut Combo

half pound snow crab legs, half pound steamed shrimp, you peel 18; peeled and deveined 20 Flame grilled and oven roasted - all dishes served with house risotto and our seasonal fresh vegetable of the day

*Fish Market Special

*R 12 *F 6o Po Ce

18.00

choose your favorite from today’s freshest catches Classic - topped with a lemon, garlic, caper relish Island - topped with fresh seasonal fruit salsa Mediterranean - black olive, artichoke and tomato tapenade Blackened - cajun iron skillet seared

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*Galley Sampler

23.00

A house favorite sampler of today’s freshest fish selection, paired with seasoned broiled shrimp and scallops. Season your fish with any of the listed styles under “Fish Market Special”

Crab Cakes Sea Scallops

(1) 11.00; (2) 17.00 23.00

half pound seasoned and seared

PAstA & grIts Shrimp & Grits

17.50

*Blackened Fish & Grits

19.00

Shrimp & Scallop Scampi

21.00

Seafood Mac & Cheese Bake

18.00

garlic parmesan sauce, smoky bacon and fresh tomato served over our house made grit cake today’s freshest catch, garlic parmesan sauce, corn, fresh tomato and scallion served over our house made grit cake Tender linguini sauteed with shrimp and sea scallops in a garlic wine butter with fresh tomato and scallion Shrimp and blue fin crabmeat baked with penne pasta, smoky bacon and a 4 cheese sauce, finished with a parmesan breadcrumb crust

Add to the following pasta dishes

grilled chicken 7, shrimp or *fish 8, sea scallops 10

Pasta Alfredo

Tender linguini tossed in a parmesan cream sauce with fresh tomato and scallion

Penne Rachelle

9.00

10.00

Penne pasta tossed in a parmesan cream sauce with fresh mushroom, sun-dried tomato and scallion All pasta entrees accompanied with garlic bread

LAND LovEr’s

All dishes served with garlic red smashed potatoes and our seasonal fresh vegetable of the day Island Chicken 15.00 teriyaki glaze basted boneless chicken breast topped with fresh seasonal fruit salsa Add to the following dishes Sauteed mushrooms, sauteed onions, sauteed bell peppers -1.5 each, Black & Bleu Style - bleu cheese cream sauce - 3 *Rib Eye 20.00 12 oz. flamed grilled, hand cut Angus beef *Filet Mignon 22.00 6 oz., hand cut tenderloin of beef Pork Chop 18.00 Center cut, bone-in chop

away in When Michael McGowan passed customers October 2012, his family, friends, ial person. and the entire community lost a spec patient sis Fibro Although Michael was a Cystic allow not ld and lung transplant recipient, he wou who he was physical conditions to limit or define for those pion cham a or how he lived. He was his wife and suffering from Cystic Fibrosis. He imagination Shelly poured their energies and Seafood into their family and business, Michael’s a vital ame bec lly She Restaurant. Michael and they that all been richer as a community for part of Pleasure Island and we have have given and done. ing f and for his international award winn We all knew Michael as a renowned Che the was d ecte resp a person so loved and seafood chowder, but what made him e activ be to some husband, father and son; way he chose to live his life: as an awe ts t nigh sponsoring athletic teams; holding spiri in his community as a volunteer, by annual the g nizin orga ols; me to local scho to donate a percentage of a day’s inco Duke and tion nda efit the Cystic Fibrosis Fou Shrimp Open Golf Tournament to ben and sm usia ys greet his customers with enth Lung Transplant Program; and to alwa experience the best service to make their dining genuine desire to provide them with always professionally and personally, Michael a pleasure. Through it all, medically, e was Ther day. y arch but in every way, ever gave back, not only for medical rese us.

McGowan except too short a time with nothing limited in the life of Michael rating ael’s legacy alive and will continue ope Shelly is committed to keeping Mich proud. ner she knows would make Michael Michael’s Seafood Restaurant in a man e in all of our hearts.

Michael will always hold a special plac

*CONTAIN OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE CERTAIN MEDICAL CONDITIONS.

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Hang Ten gRill Menu SaMpling

All Items and Prices are Subject to Change.

EggS

Served with your choice of ham, bacon, or sausage, hash browns or grits and toast or biscuit

One Egg Two Eggs Three Eggs

5.99 6.99 7.99

BrEakfaSt SaNdwiChES

Served with two eggs and cheese on toast or a biscuit

Country or City Ham Bacon Sausage

4.29 3.99 3.99

PaNCakES

Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes served with your choice of bacon, sausage, country or city ham

One Pancake Two Pancakes Three Pancakes

Top with blueberries or strawberries 1.00

2.49 5.99 6.99

frENCh toaSt, waffLES & BiSCuitS 3 Pieces of Texas Toast 5.99 Stuffed French Toast 6.49 Strawberries & Cream Cheese Blueberries & Cream Cheese Cream Cheese

Belgian Waffle

4.99

Biscuits and Gravy

4.99

Top with strawberries or blueberries 1.00 Two buttermilk biscuits smothered with sausage gravy

omELEttES

Three egg omelette served with your choice of hash browns or grits and toast or biscuit

2 Fillings 3 or more Fillings

7.99 8.29

Fillings include: cheese, onions, peppers, tomatoes, jalapenos, mushrooms, black olives, salsa, avocado, bacon, sausage, country or city ham

Philly Omelette

8.79

Hang Ten Breakfast

7.99

Our philly cheesesteak with onions, peppers, mushrooms, jalapenos and American cheese served in an omelette Two eggs, sausage or bacon, hash browns or grits and two pancakes

308 S. Lake Park Blvd.

Carolina Beach, NC 28428 Restaurant: (910) 458-5959 www.hangtengrill.com

The newest restaurant in Carolina Beach offers a pleasant dining experience for the entire family!

Located next to the beautiful Lake at Carolina Beach, Hang Ten Grill offers an excellent choice of food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. | Open All Week! | Kids Menu Available | Items and prices subject to change.

Below the Belt

9.29

Shroom

8.99

Tsunami

8.99

Marinated grilled chicken breast served on a bun with lettuce, tomato and mayo

Gnarly

9.99

Crispy fried chicken breast tossed in buffalo sauce served on a bun with lettuce and tomato

Cowboy

9.49

BrEakfaSt SidES Grits 2.49 Fresh Fruit 2.49 Hash Browns 2.99 Toast or Biscuit 1.49 Bacon 2.49 1 Pancake 1.99 Ham 2.49 Sausage 2.29 1 Egg 1.49 Slice of French Toast 2.49 StartErS Traditional Wings or Boneless Wings 6 for 5.99 12 for 9.99

SaNdwiChES

Loaded Nachos

8.59

Pork BBQ Sandwich

8.79

Tender Basket

8.79

Burger Panini

9.59

SEafood Shrimp Burger

Mozzarella Sticks Fried Pickles Fried Green Beans Basket of Onion Rings Loaded Bacon Cheese Fries Chicken Quesadilla

5.29 6.99 6.99 6.79 7.19 8.29

Reuben Sandwich

9.19

Softshell Crab Sandwich

12.49

Club Sandwich

9.19

Mahi Sandwich

12.99

Philly Cheesesteak

9.99

Tuna Sandwich

12.99

Chicken Cheesesteak

9.99

Fish Tacos

12.99

Veggie Philly

9.99

Fish And Chips

Bratwurst

8.79

Cuban Sandwich

8.99

Chicken or Lamb Gyro

8.49

All sandwiches served with hand cut fries or chips and a pickle spear upon request.

BLT

Old fashioned bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo on Texas toast

Grilled Chicken Sandwich Spicy Chicken Sandwich

Turkey or Ham Club Panini

7.49 9.59 9.29 9.59

Toss them in one of our sauces. Korean BBQ, Honey BBQ, Buffalo or Alan’s Hang Ten Signature Hot Sauce

Turkey or ham, smokey bacon, avocado, tomato and lemon aioli on fresh ciabatta bread

Tortilla Chips, loaded with chili or chicken, tomatoes, black olives, jalapenos, and a blend of cheeses

Carolina Style Barbeque piled high and topped with slaw on a sweet knot roll

Toss them in any of our wing sauces. Comes with a side of hand cut fries

1/2 pound hand pattied burger with white American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and mayo

Flour tortilla stuffed with our grilled chicken and blended cheeses

Macaroni Wedges Fried Mushrooms Calamari grEENS Garden Salad Caesar Salad Chef Salad Chicken Salad

4.99 5.79 7.99

Cheesesteak Salad

10.29

6.79 6.49 9.79 9.99

Grilled or Crispy

Our chicken or philly cheesesteak served over a garden salad

Buffalo Chicken Salad

9.99

Corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing served on marble rye

Fresh romaine topped with grilled chicken, onions, bacon, blue cheese crumbles, hard boiled egg, and tomatoes.

Dressings: Ranch, Bleu Cheese, Honey Mustard, Italian, Thousand Island, Oil & Vinegar

Cheddar cheese, bacon, an onion ring and BBQ sauce

No Buns About It

Your choice of any burger on the menu - without the bun Substitute any burger above with a 3-Grain Veggie Burger, turkey burger or belly burger for 1.00 more

8.59

Fried shrimp piled high and topped with slaw served on a bun Soft shell crab served on a bun with lettuce tomato and Sriracha mayo.

Grilled or blackened and cooked to temperature.

Served on a bun with lettuce, tomato, and lemon aioli

Served on a hoagie roll with green peppers, onions, mushrooms, jalapenos and white American cheese

Your choice of tuna or mahi grilled or blackened served with lettuce tomatoes and lemon aioli

Same as the philly cheesesteak - with a veggie burger

Breaded cod served with a side of fries and slaw

Crab Cake Sandwich

12.99

Jumbo Bratwurst served with your choice of toppings.

Served on a knot roll with lettuce tomato and Sriracha mayo.

Beef brisket, mustard, pickles , and swiss cheese, and served as a pannini

Fish n’ Chips Basket Shrimp or Clam Basket Shrimp and Clam Basket

9.79 9.79 11.19

Classic American burger with white American cheese, lettuce, & tomato

9.49

Soy sauce basted burger with avocado, bacon, Swiss cheese and wasabi mayo

Served on a hoagie roll with green peppers, onions, mushrooms, jalapenos and white American cheese

Our garden salad topped with tuna or mahi.

Cobb Salad

Jalapenos, grilled onions and pepper jack cheese

Grilled or blackened mahi served on a bun with lettuce, tomato and lemon aioli

Lettuce, tomato, red onion & tzatziki sauce.

12.99

Sauteed mushrooms, onions and Swiss cheese

Three pieces of white toast, turkey, ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo

Our garden salad topped with buffalo grilled chicken and blue cheese crumbles.

Tuna or Mahi Salad

Chili, slaw, onions, mustard and cheddar cheese

BurgErS Hang Ten Burger

8.99

Black and Blue

9.19

The Day After

9.89

Blackend burger topped with blue cheese crumbles Melted pepper jack cheese, bacon and a fried egg

9.49

Seafood baskets come with side of slaw and fries or chips

SidES Hand Cut Fries Hand Cut Chips Onion Rings Slaw Side Salad Side Caesar Salad

2.29 2.29 3.09 1.99 3.79 3.79

$5.00 off $35 PurChaSE

Not valid with any other offer. Expires 5/31/16. Present this coupon or Go Guide coupon to redeem.

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POP’S

Full Menu Lunch, Dinner & Late Night Dine In OR Take Out

Diner

Scan this QR code and go directly to our mobile site

104 N. Lake Park Blvd.

Carolina Beach, NC (910) 458-7377 FRIED OREO

TRIPLE BYPASS BURGER

FOOTLONG HOT DOG

Save Some Room for Dessert! Milkshakes | Flavor burst soft serve ice-cream Puffy’s Fried Oreos® | Campbell’s Fried Twinkie® AKA Cloud Cake | Jonny Jean’s Brownie Sundae Mommy D’s Mud Pie | Tator Tot’s Heath® Bar Pie | Blade’s Frozen Cheesecake | Elisha’s Sundae Delight Amy’s Strawberry Shortcake | Granny’s Apple Pie | Riley’s Key Lime Pie | Mom’s Sundaes | Root beer or Coke Float®

POP’S DINER MENU SAMPLING

All Items and Prices are Subject to Change.

APPETIZERS

TOPPINGS

All apps served with a choice of ranch, bleu cheese, honey mustard, marinara or BBQ sauce.

Choice of 17 toppings, and 5 cheeses. (Bacon .50 for regular dogs, 1.00 for footlongs and burgers.)

Tate’s Top Pick

DOGS Beef, Pork or Veggie Dog Giant Foot Long Hotdog Footlong Corndog BURGERS

10.50

A basket of golden fried wings tossed in your choice of Mild, Hot, BBQ or Honey Mustard served with celery upon request.

Helen’s Flounder Fingers

8.95

Fresh, flaky, hand cut and battered, lightly fried to melt in your mouth. Served with our homemade clilantro lime sauce.

Blade’s Boom Boom Scrimp’s

9.25

A basket of fresh fried shrimp, tossed in a homemade sweet and spicy chili sauce.

Served with bleu chesse.

Finney’s Fingers

6.95

ALWAYS FRESH! Choice of cheeses: American, cheddar, provolone, swiss or pepperjack. Mustard,Chili,Onions, Slaw

Dinky’s Double (not so dinky) 8.25 Triple Bypass (somebody call 911) 10.95 The “Big” Boy Special (eat at your own risk) 13.95 Turkey Burger 5.95 Fresh ground turkey, choice of toppings.

Hand cut and battered, deep fried tenders, plain or tossed in your favorite sauce.

Saxton’s Cheese Fries

2.95 6.50 5.25

4.95

Veggie Burger

6.25

Golden fries covered in a homemade cheese sauce.

Delicious, homemade black bean and garden veggie.

Fuzz’s Favorite Bacon Chz Fries

6.95

Shrimp Burger

6.95

Seasoned, grilled shrimp topped with lettuce, tomato and cocktail sauce.

Golden fries, homemade cheese, bacon.

Irv’s Chili Cheese Fries Golden fries, homemade cheese sauce, homemade chili.

SUBS

8.50

8 inch or 12 inch

Mikey’s Bacon, Chili Cheese Fries $7.95

Pat’s Philly Cheesesteak

A mound of Golden Fries, homemade chili, smoked Hickory Bacon, topped with a homemade cheese sauce.

Thinly sliced ribeye, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo, grilled peppers and onions.

Webster’s Tots

Pop’s Chicken Philly

Diced grilled chicken, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo, grilled peppers and onions.

6.95

A delicious mound of homemade tator tots covered with chili and cheese or bacon and cheese.

Wilson’s Mozz Sticks

6.95

Fresh, fried mozzerella, golden fried to perfection.

Paul’s Pickles

5.95

Deep fried dill chips.

Mary’s Mac- n-Cheese Bites

6.95

A basket of deliciously blended, pepperjack and gouda mac-n-cheese bites.

Tess’ Shrooms

6.95 5.95

Lightly battered, deep fried banana peppers.

Served with our signature homemade creamy cajun sauce.

Buddy Ro’s Soft Pretzal

5.75

Giant & salted, choice of cheese or mustard.

7.75/11.25 7.95/11.50

Diced grilled chicken, ham, bacon, American cheese, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo.

Bonamo’s Italian

7.75/11.25

Pepperoni, Genoa salami, ham, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, slaw, creamy Italian dressing. (served hot or cold)

Sheila’s Shrimp Po’ Boy

Portabella strips, battered and fried.

Great vegetarian treat.

Courtney’s Pepper Rings

Corey’s Chicken Club

7.75/11.25

8.95/13.95

Jumbo fried shrimp, bacon, pepperjack cheese, slaw, with your choice of tartar, cocktail, or Pat’s spicy sauce.

Shane’s BBQ Chicken Cheddar

7.75/11.25

Diced grilled chicken, our signature bbq sauce, grilled onions, hickory smoked bacon, melted cheddar.

Patty’s Roastbeef

7.75/11.25

Thinly sliced roastbeef, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo, homemade creamy Italian. (served hot or cold)

SAMMICHES Lily’s Grilled Cheese

4.25

Kelly’s Grilled PB-n-J

4.25

Amy Lou’s Egg Salad

5.95

3 cheese grilled cheese, American, cheddar, provolone on buttery Texas toast. Add bacon $1.00 Grilled wheatberry bread smothered in creamy peanut butter, and your choice of grape or strawberry jelly.

A mound of homemade egg salad, lettuce, tomato on buttery wheatberry toast.

Kristen’s Tuna Salad

6.75

Lisa’s BLT

6.95

Yummy homemade tuna salad piled on buttery wheatberry toast topped with lettuce and tomato.

A mound of Hickory smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on buttery Texas toast.

Joelberg’s Smoked Chicken Salad 6.95

Smoked chicken salad, lettuce, tomato on a croissant.

Rosemary’s Beef Brisket

6.95

Slow cooked brisket, pepperjack cheese, homemade chipotle BBQ sauce, homemade slaw on buttery Texas toast.

Stonewall’s Club

6.95

Betsy’s Grilled or Fried Chicken Tender

6.95

JJ’s Turkey

6.95

Black Forest ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo and cheddar cheese on buttery Texas toast.

Grilled or Fried to perfection, lettuce, tomato, mayo, on a soft, Hawaiian potato roll.

Oven Roasted turkey piled high with bacon, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato and our homemade herb mayo, on a croissant.

Jackie’s Dip

6.95

Matt’s Blackened Chicken

6.95

Big P’s Shrimp BLT

9.50

Olivia’s Flounder Po’ Boy

8.95

Tiffany’s Crabcake

8.95

generous amount of thinly sliced roast beef, Swiss cheese, grilled onions on a chibatta loaf, with warm, homemade au jus on the side.

Grilled chicken breast with cajun seasoning, pepperjack cheese, lettuce, tomato, homemade creamy lime cliantro sauce, on our famous soft roll.

Large grilled or fried shrimp, hickory smoked bacon, pepperjack cheese, lettuce, tomato and spicy mayo on toasted sourdough.

Fresh, battered flounder, homemade slaw, choice of homemade tartar, cocktail, or Pat’s spicy sauce on the softest roll ever.

Large, homemade blue crab, lettuce, tomato, topped with Pat’s spicy sauce, served on our Hawaiian roll.

BASKETS

(Served all day)

Fried Chicken Tender Basket

11.95

Grilled Chicken Tender Basket

11.95

BBQ Basket

11.95

Fried Chicken Tenders and Waffles

11.95

Flounder Basket

15.95

Delicious hand cut, battered and golden fried tenders, served with your choice of 2 sides.

Perfectly cooked, seasoned, grilled chicken tenders served with your choice of 2 sides.

Generous portion of homemade, pork BBQ, in our signature homemade backwoods vinegar BBQ sauce, hushpuppies, and your choice of 2 sides.

Puffpuff’s Reuben

7.95

Daddy D’s Roast Beef

6.95

Patrick’s Cuban

7.95

Fried Shrimp Basket

15.95

Pop Pop’s BBQ

6.95

Crabcake Basket

15.95

Uncle Buck’s Fry Dip

7.25

Combo Basket Pick 2

15.95

Tender corned beef, homemade secret sauce, aged Swiss cheese, and your choice of slaw or kraut on top, between 2 slices of buttery rye bread.

Thinly sliced, slow cooked roast beef, homemade BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, homemade slaw, lettuce and tomato, on chibatta loaf.

Homemade pulled bbq, ham, mustard, mayo, pickles, relish topped with pepperjack cheese on a chibatta loaf. shredded pork, backwoods homemade vinegar sauce, homemade slaw, on our soft, Hawaiian potato roll. (Homemade Carolina BBQ) Tender, sliced roast beef, liquid cheddar cheese, covered with a mound of seasoned fries inside grilled chibatta bread.

6 hand cut, battered and golden fried tenders, deep-fried belgium waffles, served with delicious, warm maple syrup and butter!!

Generous portion of fresh, lightly battered flounder filet strips served with fries, homemade creamy slaw and 4 hushpuppies. Your choice of Homemade tartar, cocktail, or Pat’s spicy sauce.

A basket of jumbo shrimp, Fries, homemade creamy slaw and hushpuppies. Your choice of Homemade tartar, cocktail, or Pat’s spicy sauce.

Plump, homemade blue crab, crabcakes served with fried sweet corn, homemade creamy slaw, hushpuppies and a side of Pat’s spicy sauce.

Flounder, shrimp or crabcake, hushpuppies, your choice of 2 sides, and choice of tartar, cocktail or Pat’s Sauce.

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6680 Barbeque Rd. Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 (910)287-2800

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