Ocean Isle Beach Travel Guide
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Ocean Isle Beach
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Off The Beaten Path
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The beach is about it
WaywardHoosier Says:
Ocean Isle is primarily beach house rentals with just a few hotels. There is little selection of restaurants in town and most are somewhat reasonably priced. There is a charge to walk on the pier so we didn't bother. The beaches are very clean and not overpopulated because...
1. Be sure to do some shell...
mwatson33 Says:
1. Be sure to do some shell collecting.2. If you go down to Myrtle Beach, visit Ripley's Aquarium. It's at the Broadway at the Beach complex, on Route 17, about 20-30 minutes from Ocean Isle.3. You can surf fish right on the beach at Ocean Isle. My friend Tom caught a baby...
We stayed at 'Song of the Sea'...
mwatson33 Says:
We stayed at 'Song of the Sea' on West First Street in 2000, and we will stay there again this year. This photo is taken from the gazebo on the dunes, looking back at the house.Last year we stayed at the Ritchie house on East First Street. SONG OF THE SEA:Oceanfront, one...
When at the beach - there is...
Windseekr Says:
When at the beach - there is really only one option in my opinion - Beach rentals. This place is called, get this - 'BIG KIDS CASTLE'. It sleeps 8 easily, and 10 comfortably. It is also fairly economical when you split the weekly expense. I have a lot of information on beach...
The Sugar Shack: The Sugar Shack!!!! It's the best
sharonklittle1 Says:
The Sugar Shack is one of the best restaurants I've been to in the USA, and in several other countries. It's Jamaican food served by a very friendly, enthusiastic crew. Actually saying it's Jamaican food doesn't do it justice. The quality of the food is just amazing. I think...
Salty McDoogles on o.i.b.: need a great place to go ???
k_renod Says:
salty mcdoogles is a wonderful place to go.. either day or night ! they have everything from burgers, deli sandwiches, seafood, and also a great kids menu.. and it is also has a great night life. they have entertainment 5-7 nights a week ranging from bands to karaoki to a...
Sharky's: Be careful of hot days, Sharky's has no air cond
WaywardHoosier Says:
The food quality was good to poor and moderately priced ($10-$20) but it was extremely hot inside. Sharky's has no air conditioning and it was 95 outside, so it was easily over 100 inside and very crowded for evening dinner. People who struggle with stiffling heat should...
Every year we go to Calabash...
mwatson33 Says:
Every year we go to Calabash to Dockside and to Larry's Buffet. My tip: to avoid the crowds, go about 5 p.m.This year we are also going to Crabby Oddwater's, near the bridge to Sunset Beach.Be sure to walk behind Dockside to the dock where the shrimp arrive!
broiled shrimp...
Only one kind of nightlife for...
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Windseekr 80 reviews
Only one kind of nightlife for me when I am visiting this area - it's called 'SEASIDE'. This is not some club, but instead, a natural experience that overwhelms all your senses. The smell of salt air; the sights and sounds of the ocean cresting and slashing against the beach; the touch of aquatic life and the coarseness of the sand between your toes; the taste of fresh seafood.
The colors of the sun setting are breath taking and can be very unique as the seasons change. Enjoy these early summer sunsets at the beach.
Dress Code: No socks, no shoes, no shirt (for some of us) - totally acceptable at this establishment. You may wear any attire you desire and no one will think any different.
Written Aug 25, 2002
Commercial fishing Trollers...
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Windseekr 80 reviews
Commercial fishing Trollers are the major industry of the locals in this area. These boats and fishers totally facinate me.
Written Aug 25, 2002
When playing in the ocean, be...
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mwatson33 10 reviews
When playing in the ocean, be sure not to drift too far out. The shrimp boats do not sell directly to tourists!
Written Aug 26, 2002
Packing List
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mwatson33 10 reviews
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Family Travel
Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: My friend Tom made us some great gear for shell collecting - he cut the bottom out of a bucket and glue on a piece of clear plexiglass. When you put the bucket into the water, you can see below the surface glare.
Miscellaneous: Don't worry if you forget to pack something! There is a Wal-Mart in Shallotte!!!
Updated Aug 26, 2002
The southeast region has an...
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Windseekr 80 reviews
The southeast region has an abundance of vegetation for you to enjoy. This close up photograph of a flower was taken in my parents yard using a digital camera.
Written Aug 25, 2002
The absolute best thing to do...
mwatson33 Says:
The absolute best thing to do here is to take a good book, a big umbrella, and a beach chair to the beach!!!!!
Nothing is nicer than the constant sound of waves breaking.
Walk the piers at Ocean Isle...
Windseekr Says:
Walk the piers at Ocean Isle or Sunset beaches at sunrise and sunset. This photograph was shot from the Sunset Beach pier at 0600 looking toward Ocean Isle beach. It is a lovely place to walk and run in the early morning hours. Everyone you meet is very friendly, happy to be...
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