Oak Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Oak Island
Oak Island
Photo by Brenda Barbee
Photo by Brenda Barbee
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Photo by Amanda Dias
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Where to stay in Oak Island

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Long Beach

Long Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Ocean Crest Pier and Caswell Beach.

Long Beach
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Tranquil Harbour

When in Tranquil Harbour, you can plan a visit to Ocean Crest Pier and Oak Island Golf Club, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Tranquil Harbour
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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$191 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$191
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach motel in Oak Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Ocean Crest Pier and The Reserve Golf ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (46 reviews)
"Still a great place to stay. I stayed there years ago and this was our first time back. It’s still a great place. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Motel has been remodeled and is comfortable and clean."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Ocean Crest Motel
Captain's Cove Motel

Captain's Cove Motel

2.5 out of 5
6401 Oak Island Drive, Oak Island, NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$155 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$155
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Oak Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (292 reviews)
"Clean Pet friendly"

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2025

Captain's Cove Motel
Oceanfront fully remodeled with HOT TUB & ELEVATOR. Views from every room!

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

Oak Island
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Oak Island. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions 57th Place West Access Park ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (60 reviews)
"The location is perfection. Gorgeous view and love how close it is to the ocean. The home is clean, decorated so nicely and bonus we can see the ocean from every room. We ate in for almost every meal and the kitchen always had what we needed. Plenty of towels were stocked and even the bedding was ..."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025

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

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

Oak Island
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Oak Island. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions 57th Place West Access Park ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (60 reviews)
"The location is perfection. Gorgeous view and love how close it is to the ocean. The home is clean, decorated so nicely and bonus we can see the ocean from every room. We ate in for almost every meal and the kitchen always had what we needed. Plenty of towels were stocked and even the bedding was ..."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025

Oceanfront fully remodeled with HOT TUB & ELEVATOR. Views from every room!
Updated Oceanfront Beach House

Updated Oceanfront Beach House

Oak Island
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Oak Island. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (134 reviews)
Beach front convenience
"Loved the location. So convenient to run back and forth to the house it was so close to the beach. The kitchen was well stocked with a great pantry cart for easily storing all our food. The beds were SUPER comfortable. Large screen TV. The only things we would have wanted would be a covered porch ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Updated Oceanfront Beach House
4 BR 2 BA OCEANFRONT COTTAGE - Big Deck, & AMAZING Ocean Views! - Book Now!

4 BR 2 BA OCEANFRONT COTTAGE - Big Deck, & AMAZING Ocean Views! - Book Now!

Oak Island
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Oak Island. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ocean Crest Pier and The ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (123 reviews)
"Easy access path to the beach. Wish the dunes were not so high so you are able to see the beach itself better but enjoyed spending time on the screened in porch and the house was nicely decorated and comfortable.The host was easy to get in touch with and very hospitable."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

4 BR 2 BA OCEANFRONT COTTAGE - Big Deck, & AMAZING Ocean Views! - Book Now!
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Popular places to visit

Caswell Beach

Caswell Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Caswell Beach during your trip to Oak Island? Wander the beaches in this family-friendly area.

Caswell Beach

Oak Island Lighthouse

You can learn about the history of Caswell Beach with a visit to Oak Island Lighthouse. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Oak Island Lighthouse

Ocean Crest Pier

You can learn about the history of Oak Island with a visit to Ocean Crest Pier. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Ocean Crest Pier

Oak Island Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Caswell Beach at Oak Island Golf Club. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Oak Island Golf Club

The Point

After visiting The Point, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Oak Island. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

The Point

Horse Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Horse Island during your travels in Oak Island. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Horse Island

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