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Dorothy Essey & Associates, Inc.

Southport and
Oak Island, NC








Southport - Oak Island

6102 E. Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465
(877) 410-2121

113 South Howe Street
Southport, NC 28461
(800) 849-2322


(877) 410-2121

Welcome to the CENTURY 21 Dorothy Essey & Associates, Inc.'s website for Southport and Oak Island, NC.

Southport originally incorporated in 1792 as Smithville, its progressive citizens changed its name to Southport in 1887 in hopes of attracting a port. The port went further upstream to the City of Wilmington but this entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in the City today.Southport is located at the mouth of the Cape Fear River and it offers the best of coastal living. Southport's waterfront pier stretches out into the Cape Fear river for fishing, strolls and scenic views. Do you Golf? You'll find more than two dozen area golf courses! Enjoy life in a home town atmosphere reminiscent of yesteryear, where front porch swings are the norm and outdoor activities are an important part of everyday life. A visit to our area is not complete without a day or two of walking through these antique and specialty shops, stopping along the way for a leisurely lunch at an outside pub or restaurant along the waterfront or yacht basin, taking a pedicab historic tour of the City, watching transoceanic vessels pass by at Waterfront Park and visiting the NC Maritime Museum in Southport. The City of Southport also offers sailors, anglers and boaters a safe haven through the Southport Marina, Old Yacht Basin and City Pier.

The Town of Oak Island was formed in 1999 when the towns of Long Beach and Yaupon Beach consolidated. This consolidation gave it the distinction of the most populated incorporated town in Brunswick County. Although the largest Town in the County, a small town atmosphere is enjoyed by its residents. Oak Island offers approximately a ten mile stretch of southern facing ocean beach as seen on the background of this page with quiet surf and moderate tides. This family-oriented beach community has water related activities for all ages. Three piers, a marina, and public launch facilities make all types of fishing/boating possible. The foundation of this beach community has always been public access — consider the over 52 public beach accesses (most with parking), two public boat ramps, several areas to put in canoes and kayaks, an extensive sidewalk system for bikes and pedestrians to enjoy, recreation trails, numerous parks and playgrounds, a full service parks and recreation department, and youth friendly facilities such as the newly completed skate board park.

 

 


 


Dorothy Essey & Associates, Inc.
6102 E. Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465
(877) 410-2121 Toll Free

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