The Hammocks

SOUTHPORT, NORTH CAROLINA

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The Hammocks at Southport

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Life at The Hammocks

Nestled in the charming town of Southport, NC, The Hammocks offers the perfect blend of coastal living and community spirit. From our beautiful homes to our friendly neighbors, this is more than just a place to live—it's where memories are made.

  • Minutes from beautiful Southport waterfront
  • Active and welcoming community
  • Well-maintained common areas
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Established Community

Southport, NC

Community News & Tips

Helpful tips from your neighbors

Southport NC

Southport NC Beautification

The Hammocks at Southport June 2026 Ever consider how lucky we are to be living in such a beautiful area near the water? Southport is a gorgeous community, and the city works hard to keep it that way. Tucked into numerous corners of this town are little parks and public venues — all primarily maintained by city workers

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Southport NC

Beautiful Art in the Neighborhood

The Hammocks at Southport June 2026 Five Artsy Chicks is a group of local artists who, in 2023, stopped saying "We should have a Christmas art show" and decided to actually make it happen. Three of the artists currently reside in The Hammocks, where the show has taken place in the coziness of different Hammocks homes.

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Friends and Family

Treasures at Low Tide: Shelling on the Cape Fear Coast

The Hammocks at Southport June 2026 There's a particular kind of quiet that comes over people when they're shelling. Heads down, eyes scanning the wet sand, moving slowly along the waterline — it's one of the most naturally meditative things you can do at the beach. And along the Brunswick Islands, with nearly 45 miles

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Southport NC

Sentinels of the Cape Fear: The Lighthouses of Our Coast

Sentinels of the Cape Fear: The Lighthouses of Our Coast The Hammocks at Southport June 2026 Stand at the waterfront in Southport on a clear evening and look out over the Cape Fear River. This has been one of the most strategically important — and most dangerous — stretches of coastline in America. The entrance to the

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Gardening

Beverly's Gardening Tip: Working with Sandy Coastal Soil - Not Against It.

Beverly Rounds June 2026 If you've ever planted something that looked promising in the nursery, only to watch it struggle and fade a few weeks later, sandy soil is likely the culprit. Coastal gardening here in Brunswick County comes with a particular challenge beneath our feet — sandy, fast-draining soil that tends to

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Gardening

The Butterfly Highway: How The Hammocks Is Part of Something Bigger.

The Hammocks at Southport June 2026 You may have noticed some of your neighbors planting native wildflowers, adding pollinator gardens to their yards, or putting up small green-and-yellow signs that read "Pollinator Pitstop." Those aren't just decorative choices — they're part of a statewide conservation movement calle

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Community Snapshots

Life at The Hammocks

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Local Businesses

Trusted services in our community

Local's Family Diner

Traditional American comfort fare with a Southern flair served from breakfast till dinner.

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