Eastern North Carolina is the place to be with lots to do including our beaches, golf, outdoor activities, family fun and history. Visit each of our destination websites for complete information.
Places to eat in Eastern North Carolina feature culinary delights unique to our region. Visit each of our destination websites for complete listings of our restaurants.
See the featured accommodations for each of our coastal regions, and visit each destination’s website for complete listings of hotels, rentals, campgrounds.
Christmas is perhaps the best time of year to visit the North Carolina coast. The average air temperature is 59.4 degrees and the sun is warm. In a celebration of this wonderful weather and the holidays, the Chamber organizes the Christmas by the Sea Parade, the first Saturday in December on Oak Island. The Christmas by the Sea Parade steps off on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 2pm on the 2.4-mile parade route from Oak Island Town Hall, traveling Oak Island Drive to McGlamery Street. The parade showcases the businesses and organizations in our community. The hometown feel of the parade makes it a favorite event of locals, second homeowners and visitors. A float decorating contest will be held. An event of the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce.
