About Southport, North Carolina
Southport, North Carolina is tucked away on the southeastern coast of the Brunswick Islands, where the opening of the Cape Fear River meets the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean.
In 210-year-old Southport, a stroll through the town reveals live oak trees shading stately wooden homes, many with historic plaques. The notable appeal of this city will fascinate you as you walk past beautiful Victorian century homes which were once owned by river pilots.
Visitors come for the seafood, antiquing, and for festivals such as the U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament and the North Carolina Fourth of July Celebration, where an estimated 40,000 to 50,000 attended in 2005.
Southport visitors and residents enjoy ferry rides from Southport to Bald Head Island, accessible only by water. Southport, North Carolina offers residents, vacationers and second home buyers a pleasant coastal experience.
