Southport

Southport North Carolina is located between Wilmington to the north and Myrtle Beach to the south, just at the mouth of the Cape Fear River. Southport is close to the Intra-Coastal Water Way which is feed by the Atlantic. Southport was first established in 1754 as Fort Johnston, North Carolina’s first Fort. In 1792 it became Smithville and later renamed Southport. Southport was once North Carolina’s largest and busiest port.

Southport is now alive again with its Oak lined streets, charming architecture and quaint shops. Southport is home to antique shops, a River-Walk, a waterfront park, historic homes, magnificent views, fine dinning, a Yacht Basin with a marina and The Southport Maritime Museum.

Southport is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is ranked by both Rand McNally and Kiplinger as one of the most desirable retirement destinations in the country.  Southport is close to St James Plantation (Golf) and just a short ferry ride to Bald Head Island. Southport is close to beaches of Oak Island (Long Beach and Yaupon Beach) and Cashwell Beach. Come to Southport and discover year round golf, dinning, boating, fishing and all this area has to offer.