Oak Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Pier on beach at sunrise, Oak Island, North Carolina
Pier on beach at sunrise, Oak Island, North Carolina
Sun set
North Carolina in the winter is actually pretty nice
Amazing sunset

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Where to stay in Oak Island

Silhoutted Ocean Pier at Sunrise

Long Beach

Long Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Caswell Beach and 57th Place West Access Park.

Long Beach
Oak Island Lighthouse Beams into the Seafoam at Fort Caswell

Caswell Beach

You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Caswell Beach. You might want to make time for a stop at Oak Island Lighthouse or Caswell Beach.

Caswell Beach
Oak Island Lighthouse North Carolina

Tranquil Harbour

When in Tranquil Harbour, you can plan a visit to The Reserve Golf Club at St. James Plantation and The Clubs at St. James, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Tranquil Harbour
Casewell Beach line with Oak Island in the distance

Yaupon Beach

While Yaupon Beach may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Oak Island Golf Club and Oak Island Lighthouse.

Yaupon Beach
Ocean Crest Motel

Ocean Crest Motel

2 out of 5
1417 E Beach Dr Oak Island NC
The price is NZ$180 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
NZ$180
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Oak Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Ocean Crest Pier and The Reserve Golf Club at ...
9/10 Wonderful! (60 reviews)
Rooms clean, staff friendly and helpful! Great location to everything! Would definitely stay again!

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Ocean Crest Motel
Oceanfront with HOT TUB & ELEVATOR. Views from every room!

Oceanfront with HOT TUB & ELEVATOR. Views from every room!

Oak Island NC
Stay at this beach holiday home in Oak Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and laundry facilities. Popular attractions 57th Place West Access Park and Horse ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (65 reviews)
Great house, kitchen was well stocked with everything I needed to cook for 4 for the week.

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

Oceanfront with HOT TUB & ELEVATOR. Views from every room!
The Beach House Motel & Suites

The Beach House Motel & Suites

2 out of 5
500 Ocean Dr Oak Island NC
Stay at this beach hotel in Oak Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (83 reviews)
Absolutely wonderful place to stay!

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

The Beach House Motel & Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Oceanfront with HOT TUB & ELEVATOR. Views from every room!

Oceanfront with HOT TUB & ELEVATOR. Views from every room!

Oak Island NC
Stay at this beach holiday home in Oak Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and laundry facilities. Popular attractions 57th Place West Access Park and Horse ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (65 reviews)
Great house, kitchen was well stocked with everything I needed to cook for 4 for the week.

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

Oceanfront with HOT TUB & ELEVATOR. Views from every room!
Private Oceanfront Home! - Ocean View From Anywhere In The Home - Beach Gear - Sleeps 4

Private Oceanfront Home! - Ocean View From Anywhere In The Home - Beach Gear - Sleeps 4

Oak Island NC
Stay at this beach holiday home in Oak Island. Enjoy a beach locale, parking (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ocean Crest Pier and Horse ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews)
We loved watching the dolphins play right out from the house! The house was perfectly small and very comfortable!

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Private Oceanfront Home! - Ocean View From Anywhere In The Home - Beach Gear - Sleeps 4
Beautiful Beach Getaway! Walk to Beach! Sleeps 6.

Beautiful Beach Getaway! Walk to Beach! Sleeps 6.

Oak Island NC
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Oak Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Oak Island Golf Club and The ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (89 reviews)
Overall experience. Host was responsive, location suited our purpose, and the house was very nice. We also found all the necessary utensils, etc., that we needed.

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Beautiful Beach Getaway! Walk to Beach! Sleeps 6.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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