Big Daddy's Restaurant in Kure Beach Now Open Year-Round

Big Daddy's, a favorite Kure Beach restaurant for visitors and locals, will now be open all year long!

Now no matter what time of year your craving for seafood hits, you can head to Big Daddy's at 208 K Avenue in Kure Beach (across from the Kure Beach Pier) and indulge in some of their signature dishes. From grilled fresh catch-of-the-day to golden-fried flounder to an assortment of soups, salads, burgers and sandwiches, there's something for just about everyone at Big Daddy's. Even if seafood isn't your thing, their ribs, steaks and wings will have you coming back for more.

Did you know Big Daddy's also does brunch on the weekends? Join them for for a casual and delicious brunch Saturdays 9 am to 1 pm and Sundays from 9 am to 2 pm. Enjoy traditional breakfast items or try one of their specialty omelets (the Carolina Blue Crab Omelet features blue crab meat local to our NC waters), Southern Style Biscuits & Gravy, a BLT, or maybe something light like a yogurt parfait.

Are you hungry yet??

Make plans to head to Big Daddy's tonight! They're new year-long (off season) hours are...

• Friday: 4 pm - until...
• Saturday & Sunday: 9 am - until...

• Saturday Brunch: 9 am - 1 pm
• Sunday Brunch: 9 am - 2 pm

Kure Beach Holiday Market & Toys for Tots Donation Drive

Tired of the big box stores with the same ‘ole ho-hum gift ideas year after year? Shop local this year at The Kure Beach Holiday Market, your one-stop holiday shopping experience by the sea for unique gift ideas. Come browse for spectacular presents from over 35 amazingly talented local designers, artists, crafters, and merchants offering hand-crafted fashions, jewelry and accessories, soaps, skin scare, décor, gourmet foods, sweets, and wine.

Registration Now Open for 2016 Christmas Flotilla

See more photos of previous Flotilla participants here.

Ready to deck the masts and stern with boughs of holly and strands of light to give spectators an ooh-la-la experience they’ll be glad to skip the neighborhood light tours for?

Boat parades are big part of holiday celebrations along coastal communities, and the annual Pleasure Island Christmas Flotilla is no exception. The flotilla means gathering together along the banks of the basin with friends and family watching fishing boats, pontoons, sail boats, and the like light up the waterway as part of the 25^th annual Island of Lights celebration. And now is your chance to be part of the action.

A Pleasure Island Holiday Getaway

Just because summer is over doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do on Pleasure Island. Quite the contrary! Pleasure Island is renowned for great entertainment, great food, and great experiences all year long. So whether you’re footloose-and fancy-free empty nesters, or a young family looking for a holiday adventure away from the house, make Pleasure Island your holiday getaway destination where you’ll find no shortage of fun ways to celebrate the season.