- The list below includes 31 free or cheap things to do in or near Surf City, North Carolina, including 48 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Islands, Parks and Piers & Boardwalks.
- From Soundside Park to Surf City Pier, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Surf City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Wrightsville Beach, Jacksonville, Wilmington and Topsail Beach.
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Accommodating visitors of all skill levels, Barrier Island Excursions hosts stand up paddleboard excursions to the surrounding marshes. Visitors can paddleboard to barrier islands like Oak Island and go bird watching during the trip.
46.1 Miles
The Sail Shop offers kayak trips on Bald Head Island's tidal creeks, surfing instruction, sailing instruction around Bald Head Island, and fishing for red drum and flounder on Cape Creek. The company also offers kayak, and boat tours.
46.2 Miles
A former home of a British fort during the Revolutionary War, Bald Head Island, North Carolina is now the destination of the oldest standing lighthouse in the state and the Smith Museum. The museum features seafaring exhibits and maritime artifacts.
46.3 Miles
The 153-foot, still-operating, Oak Island Lighthouse is open for public tours to the second level between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The 131-step tour to the top is open year-round by reservation.
46.8 Miles
The light first shone from Bald Head lighthouse on December 23, 1794, making it the first lighthouse in North Carolina. It was used until 1935 when the lighthouse at Cape Fear was completed, and now visitors can climb the 112 stairs to the top.
46.8 Miles
Enjoy bird watching while taking in views of the marsh at Kent Mitchell Nature Trail. Quiet and somewhat secluded, it is a great place for a relaxing or romantic walk.
47.5 Miles
Part of the Carmike cinema chain, Havelock's Cinema 6 is a six-theater movie multiplex that shows primarily newly released Hollywood films. The theater offers a variety of refreshments, and hosts occasional special series and events.
47.8 Miles
Featuring full digital projection, Carmike Cinema 6 is a movie theater that shows its guests the latest and most popular film releases. Amenities at the theater include online ticket ordering and a variety of concessions.
47.9 Miles
A miniature golf course featuring 18 holes, Oak Island Jungle Golf offers a jungle theme with water and fake animals including elephants and a giraffe. The facility provides arcade games along with an ice cream parlor.
47.9 Miles
At Island Fishing Center, visitors can purchase fishing supplies and learn about promising fishing spots in the area from the owner. The store puts out a weekly fishing report that explains the best catches of the season.