- TripBuzz found 119 things to do with kids in or near Southport, North Carolina, including 99 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Wrightsville Beach, Wilmington, Carolina Beach and Oak Island.
- From Cape Fear Watersports to The Adventure Company- Day Tours, the Southport area offers 58 different types of family activities, including: Golf, Sailboat Tours, Specialty Museums and Boat Tours.
- Famous for it's idyllic scenery, the city of Southport is an affluent waterfront community that has been featured in many television shows and films. Nicholas Spark's Safe Haven, A Walk To Remember and Nights In Rodanthe used the town as it's scenic, romantic backdrop as did the creators of Dawson's Creek and Matlock. The city is also the location for the states Fourth of July Festival, attracting 50,000 visitors annually.
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11.9 Miles
97%
35 votes
1401 Canal Drive, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
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Captain Mark with Carolina Beach Inshore Adventures offers customized boating adventures along the Cape Fear River and intra-coastal waterways for up to four guests. Adventures include fishing, clamming, bird and wildlife tours, and sunset cruises.
12.3 Miles
72%
43 votes
1810 Canal Drive, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
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One of the few fishing piers left on Carolina Beach is Carolina Beach Fishing Pier. The pier offers a small cafe and tackle shop and is a prime spot for relaxation and fishing for a variety of species.
12.4 Miles
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1818 Canal Drive, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
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Located along the Atlantic Ocean, The North End - Freeman Park provides a beach area and water access suitable boating, swimming, fishing and crabbing. The park allows vehicles on the beach and can be used for camping.
13.1 Miles
A part of the Carolina Beach, Freeman Park provides an opportunity for tourists to enjoy lots of water fun. This includes beach activities like kayaking, swimming, sun bathing and surfing, along with driving a 4x4 through the sand.
14.2 Miles
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101 Ocean Boulevard West, Holden Beach, NC 28462
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Carolina School of Surf is a surf camp aimed towards younger surfers (ages 6-15.) The camp is four days long, teaches the basics of surfing, and features an student to instructor ratio of 3:1.
14.5 Miles
Holden Beach is ideal for those who want to enjoy sunbathing, swimming, and sand castle building on a quiet, clean, and uncrowded beach. Ideal for families, the area also features restaurants and other activities.
15.4 Miles
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330 Causeway Dr, Slip Number B-38, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
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As a sight seeing tour of Wrightsville Beach, Captain Chazz Sailing Experience organizes scenic cruises that take place during sunset. The crew provides alcoholic beverages like champagne for guests to enjoy during the excursion.
15.6 Miles
91%
35 votes
2775 Sea Aire Dr Sw, Holden Beach, NC 28462
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With half-day trips available, Ollie Raja Fishing Charters offers visitors a chance to catch mackerel, flounder, and shark on its fishing charters. The captain is knowledgeable about the fishing spots and the type of fish available.
15.9 Miles
Tregembo Animal Park has over 100 species of animals including Albino California Kingsnakes, North American alligators, Bengal tigers, two-toed sloths, and nine species of monkey. The Tregembo family has owned and operated the zoo since 1952.
16.3 Miles
Windy Point Nautical Adventures provides boat tours of the Intracoastal Waterway, creeks, rivers, and marshes throughout Holden Beach. Other activities include adventure excursions, a waterfront dining taxi, kayaking, and more.