Southport sits at the mouth of the Cape Fear River, where it meets the Atlantic, and it still feels like the small maritime town it's always been, even as growth from Leland and Wilmington pushes closer every year. Moving here often means working around narrow historic streets near the waterfront, where houses date back well over a century, or navigating newer development further out along Southport-Supply Road.
About The Area
Southport is the seat of Brunswick County government and the anchor of the Southport-Oak Island area, serving the City of Southport, Boiling Spring Lakes, Bald Head Island, Caswell Beach, Oak Island, and Bolivia through a shared chamber of commerce. Downtown's Yacht Basin Drive is lined with waterfront restaurants and the Riverwalk marsh path, and the town's historic district has been used as a filming backdrop for movies and TV more than once, thanks to its well-preserved 19th-century homes.
schools & family info
Southport is part of Brunswick County Schools, with Southport Elementary located directly in town and South Brunswick High School and South Brunswick Middle School serving the broader area, including nearby Oak Island and Boiling Spring Lakes.
Things To do
The NC Maritime Museum at Southport covers the area's shipping and shipwreck history, and a walking tour through downtown takes in the historic homes and the waterfront. From the Fort Fisher Ferry Terminal, a scenic 35-minute crossing connects Southport to Kure Beach and Fort Fisher State Historic Site on the other side of the river. Golfers have Carolina National Golf Club, designed by former Masters champion Fred Couples, just outside town.
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Local Moving Tips
Southport's historic downtown streets are narrow and often busy with tourists, especially near Yacht Basin Drive, so our crews plan parking and staging carefully during the free walkthrough rather than guessing on move day. If your move connects to the Fort Fisher ferry, we build the crossing schedule into your timeline.
Essential services
Big Green Box Moving serves Oak Island, Bolivia, Leland, Shallotte, and Wilmington. Call (910) 242-4477 or contact us for a free moving estimate.
Junk removal
Furniture that doesn't fit the new place goes through The Junkluggers of Wilmington, donated locally where possible, recycled where not.
Yes, our crews regularly work in the historic district and plan for tight parking and street access ahead of time.
Yes, if your move connects Southport to Kure Beach or the Fort Fisher side, we build the ferry schedule into your moving day plan.
Hourly, based on a free in-person walkthrough, so you know your estimate before anything is loaded.
We serve the broader Southport-Oak Island area, reach out with your specific location and we'll confirm logistics.
Labor-only service covers exactly that, without requiring a full-move commitment.
