Ocean View Fishing Pier
Not only was the Amusement Park so well known to the area, so was Harrison's Fishing Pier. Owned by Bill Harrison and managed by Charlie Woodard. It was completely destroyed during Hurricane Isabel in late 2003. A new pier was rebuilt, called the Ocean View Fishing Pier. Now owned by Ronnie Boone Jr., it continues to be an Ocean View landmark and attraction.
This fishing pier is 1,690 feet long and is generally known as the longest free-standing fishing pier in North America.
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