The Old American Fish is a popular bar on the water’s edge of Southport that has a magnificent view and a unique and decades-long history. Located at the very end of Yacht Basin Drive, it’s an easy spot for downtown visitors to wind down after a full exploration with a cool cocktail, a cold beer, and a little dose of history with a picturesque Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) backdrop.
Old American Fish was originally one of the busiest fish depots on the North Carolina coastline, and was originally known as the “Old American Fish Company” during its 1920s and 1930s heyday. Occupied by Fraizer’s Railroad, the site was used to load and carry fish from the incoming commercial vessels, and then distribute the local goods to destinations all along the East Coast. The building received a facelift in 2009, with efforts made to preserve its original look and feel, and today the site is one of only three structures in North Carolina that is located completely over the ICW. Today’s patrons can enjoy a drink on the exterior deck or the shaded interior with plenty of bar seating, and soak up the local history, the incredible on-the-water background, and the friendly laid-back hospitality that Southport is famous for.
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Fort Johnston is a remarkable visitors’ center and museum that has deep historic roots in the early years of Southport’s long and storied history. Located on the edge of the waterfront downtown area along Bay Street, the stoic and regal looking brick structure, complete with four two-story white pillars, is an imposing but impressive site in this historic corner of the Cape Fear coastline.
Situated on the edge of the Cape Fear Coastline in between the bustling towns of Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach, the Masonboro Island Estuarine Reserve is a unique slice of undeveloped and natural barrier island shoreline that’s an important habitat for countless coastal species. Hard to reach but wonderfully isolated, visitors who make a trip to this literal deserted island will be rewarded with great shelling, beautiful landscapes, and miles of beaches to go around.
3 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms1 King | 2 Queens | 1 Twin | 1 Twin-over-twin Bunk Bed | 1 Double Sleeper CouchThere are 4 wall-mounted flat screen TVs with cable access in living room and 1 bedroom. Inside there are four (4) DVD players (upstairs bedroom is Wi-Fi compatible), a CD player/radio in the kitchen, complimentary wireless internet, complimentary national long distance phone. 2 oceanfront covered porches. Interior includes a roomy family room, enormous dining room table (that seats 8) and a 6' kitchen island with additional seating for 3. The well-equipped kitchen includes a refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, microwave and blender. Outdoor there are up and down captain's chairs for deck viewing and relaxation watching the enchanting sunsets. The exterior includes a double gated enclosed porch, outdoor hot and cold running shower with an additional changing area.
- Oak Island
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 11