Great small park with a pier to enjoy the intercoastal waters. You must park and walk down to it…read moreand it gets kinda crowded at times especially during a nice sunset. Most of the time you'll probably have it to yourself though. Just head to the very northern end of OIB to find it. It's great place to sit and relax with a book if you need a change from the beach, just bring a chair with you. Overall a great hidden gem of OIB.

Avoid this place at all costs! The owners who run this place are absolute douchebags, for lack of a…read morebetter word(s). We were eating at the restaurant next door for a 50th anniversary dinner when someone came to our table and notified us that three cars had to be moved. One of them was said to belong to our family, so they went outside and moved it to a different spot. Later, we came outside and saw that a different one of our cars was about to be towed--no warning, nothing. As we went to move the car before it was towed, a man, probably in his late 30s, started yelling at a high school-aged kid, asking why he thought they could park there. (There were no signs in the parking lot saying where you could or couldn't park, and when you park next to another car, you don't think anything of it.) After moving the vehicle to avoid from being towed, our whole family started getting yelled at by three employees from this establishment, saying we had to pay the tow truck driver because they had called him on us. (No way in hell that's happening.) On top of all this, the owners put up caution tape (to try to resemble parking spot boundaries) after we had already parked and gone into the restaurant next door, making it look like we weren't allowed to park there. They claimed, "You guys have been blocking traffic for 2.5 hours," even though there was a driveway wide enough for three cars right next to us for people to enter and exit the parking lot! Come to find out, the owners do stuff like this often, probably because they're butt hurt that the place next door fills most of the shared parking. To hear that you guys do this often is honestly sad. If you can't handle the realities of running a business, then you shouldn't have one at all. These people need a serious reality check, and I hope they get one soon. Definitely check out the place next door, Island Way, though--they have great service, great owners, and great food!

We were meeting some friends for the weekend to do some fishing on a different pier. The Airbnb we…read morehad was right around the corner from this pure though so this is where they met us. It cost two or $3 to go out on the pier Even if you're not going to fish. The lady in the store that you go through to get to the pier take your money. She was nice enough not to charge us since we were just going out to meet our friends and then leave. There's not a lot to say. It's a fishing pier. It is rather long though which is nice. Five stars.

This is a typical North Carolina coastal fishing pier. Nice place to waste an afternoon or two. The…read morefolks who run it came down from the western piedmont area several years ago - they run the pier and a small convience store just down the road - nice, friendly folks. Tried the chili dog here, and was more than a little surprised. It was very, very good - maybe even better than its better known competitor on the causeway, and the FF here are decent. as well. Neat place, neat folks.

We park at the pier. Most days you can guarantee a parking spot and the pier provides some shade…read more There are sections under the pier that families "claim" for the day and the pier structure is great for hanging hammocks! The pier and cafe owners are seasonally turned over (at least it seems), which is disappointing. The spot could be cute and convenient for visitors.

This is a gem of a find off a busy street in Shallotte. This lovely park offers beautiful views,…read morebenches, tables and serene strolls. Bring your dogs and enjoy the walk. We enjoyed a nice leisurely walk and watched the birds. This is a perfect spot for lunch or to lay out a blanket and get some sun or take a nap.

Lovely little green space near downtown Shallotte. There is a small walking path that weaves along…read morethe riverside (partial path; partial wooden deck), with some grassy space and assorted benches along the way. It's not huge, and there aren't any amenities (eg a bathroom or playground), but if you're looking for a space to take in a bit of nature and wildlife, this is a gorgeous option. When we visited there were a few people fishing off of the deck, so if that's your thing, it may be worth looking into.

Capt. Paul Thompson knows where the fish are and knows how to catch them! His boat has ample room…read morefor 6 (plus Capt. /Mate). Full bathroom, AC and a good day. Went out with my friends and family and thoroughly enjoyed the day.

From the owner: Near shore, off-shore, gulfstream fishing charters and site seeing tours.read more

What a wonderful find while driving around after a great lunch. A calm and peaceful place where…read moreyou can watch the water and the wildlife, enjoy gentle breezes and relax in one of the many swings or benches located in the park. It is obvious that there are a lot of community volunteers that take a lot of pride in this park and make sure it is maintained. My wife said there were even fresh cut flowers in the ladies room. We ended up spending time here twice during our vacation at Myrtle Beach and I can't imagine ever coming this way again and not spending time here. The park has clean restrooms, a picnic pavilion and a playground area as well. It is popular with people for walking their dogs but it was never crowded with people or dogs when we were there. There is an observation walkway/dock over the water and a boat/fishing dock that rises and falls with the tide. There were a few fishermen using the dock as well as fishing from the Intracoastal Waterway bank each time we visited. There is a small parking lot with some additional parking nearby. There was plenty of parking when we visited.

Captain Mark and his First Mate were super awesome! Very knowledgeable, friendly and provided a fun…read moreand safe atmosphere for a great day of family fun on the ocean. Highly recommend if you love the ocean, love fishing, and love having a great time!

We had a blast on this charter w Captain Mark Greene! He took us to catch a school of black sea…read morebass and whitings. He's great at helping bait the hooks and taking fish off once you catch them. Very involved. Gives us great tips on how to use the fishibg rods and how to fish. Very respectful if we get sea sick and need to move towards calmer water. Alot of fun to talk to. Very passionate about what he does and knowledgeable. We want to come back and fish woth him again!!! Very pleasant enjoyable experience with him! Totally recommend going on this charter.

Bottom line: A great selection of fishing equipment needs can be found here in The Rod & Reel Shop…read moreat Holden Beach. The inventory is pretty good but the friendly and helpful service put them in the 5 star tier in my book, definitely swing by if you are shopping for fishing tackle and gear. The Deets: My friends I vacation with had forgotten to bring their fishing rods/tackle on the trip to Holden Beach this year, and even though it's not the optimal time of year to go fishing they wanted to do so during the stay. In looking around for places that might have a good supply of fishing needs, we found The Rod & Reel Shop along the main causeway strip before the bridge going over the bridge to the beach (that big street sign helped). Inside, they have just about every piece of fishing equipment, rods/reels, tackle, and accessories one may need, definitely a good selection. We found all the necessities needed for fishing that would do the trick without breaking the bank. Above all, the staff there were delightfully pleasant, helpful, and wanted to make sure we found what we needed...they were so friendly! On this point alone I'd say they get a great review. Only ding I can find that would be a 4.5 stars technically is that the bloodworms for bait were pretty expensive here but they had some shrimp that was just what was needed bait wise. If you want to look around for fishing gear needs, I'd say put The Rod & Reel Shop in your places to check out as we are happy we did!

Amazing staff, amazing service, and after leaving my rod and reel and tackle box at home, i was…read moremiffed at myself. I went here in hopes of grabbing a rod and reel and some basics to enjoy the afternoon/evening. Walked in, immediately assisted, wonderful young lady behind the register and a knowledgeable young guy assisting knew what I needed. I got what I needed and with ease! Went back later for bait and another guy there met me at the door with the same great service. Stellar place and affordable!

If you want to see the beach from a different perspective, I highly recommend a tour on the inland…read morewaterway side with Tour H2O. Yesterday was our second tour with them and definitely won't be our last! Capt. Jon "Koozie" was a great guide. He made the trip interesting with the history and anecdotes he shared. They have a variety of tours to choose from, and you also choose the length of your trip. Do it! You won't be disappointed.

Captain Jim made our tour very interesting and enjoyable! We did a sunset tour for Mom's 92…read morebirthday and throughly enjoyed Jim's history lesson about the HB area. Jim was a very courteous captain, taking everyone's needs and concerns into consideration!

Great communication from driver. also very friendly & on time. He even called to let us know he was…read more9 minutes away with order and what was substituted.

Cool merchandise and great service! Can't ask for anything better. You have everything you need…read moreright there. Need fishing equipment? GOT IT! Need some cool take home merchandise? GOT IT! Need a really cool new shirt or hat? GOT IT! Great place and great people. Not to mention, the excellent bar and restaurant right next door. Great way to welcome people onto the island!