Oak Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Sunrise from under the Oak Island Pier
Southport Pier Sunrise
Aerial view down the shore line of Oak Island North Carolina. View of the Cape Fear river in the background.
Pier on beach at sunrise, Oak Island, North Carolina
Oak Island

Where to stay in Oak Island

Find the best Oak Island areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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.

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.

Tranquil Harbour

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

Ocean Crest Motel

Ocean Crest Motel

2 out of 5
1417 E Beach Dr Oak Island NC
The price is Rp3.712.742 per night from 7 Jun to 8 Jun
Rp3.712.742
Rp4.186.116 total
7 Jun - 8 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Oak Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions The Reserve Golf Club at St. James Plantation ...
9/10 Wonderful! (82 reviews)
"Everything was great older motel but right on beach was very clean. Staff great no problem with parking."

Reviewed on 26 May 2026

Ocean Crest Motel
The Beach House Motel & Suites

The Beach House Motel & Suites

2 out of 5
500 Ocean Dr Oak Island NC
The price is Rp2.446.243 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
Rp2.446.243
Rp3.143.036 total
9 Jun - 10 Jun
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (88 reviews)
"The staff( Kristen) was extrordinary. She was ready for us and was very kind"

Reviewed on 3 May 2026

The Beach House Motel & Suites
Captain's Cove Motel

Captain's Cove Motel

2.5 out of 5
6401 Oak Island Drive Oak Island NC
The price is Rp2.425.545 per night from 13 Jun to 14 Jun
Rp2.425.545
Rp2.734.757 total
13 Jun - 14 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Oak Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (305 reviews)
"Older motel, but clean and well maintained. Reasonable walk to the beach."

Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Captain's Cove Motel
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.
StudioRes by Marriott Leland

StudioRes by Marriott Leland

2.5 out of 5
1500 Brunswick Village Boulevard Winnabow NC
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Winnabow. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Battleship North Carolina and ...
8/10 Very Good! (12 reviews)
"Great service and accommodations. Easy and efficient!!"

Reviewed on 28 May 2026

StudioRes by Marriott Leland
A Place at the Beach

A Place at the Beach

2.5 out of 5
1904 E Fort Macon Rd Atlantic Beach NC
Stay at this beach apartment in Atlantic Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Triple S Marina and Les and Sally Moore ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (331 reviews)
"Had a good stay with friends. Great amenities and convenient to beach and other attractions"

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026

A Place at the Beach
stayAPT Suites Charlotte North

stayAPT Suites Charlotte North

4 out of 5
9655 Statesville Rd Charlotte NC
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Northlake Mall and Huntersville ...
7.8/10 Good! (134 reviews)
"Loved the amenities here. Check in folks were lovely. Clean unit and spacious. Air conditioning broke but we were able to switch rooms. Shower faucet blew out of the wall and hit a family members leg. 2 fire alarms during stay with one at 4am. Virtually no plates, glasses etc in kitchen but otherwise ..."

Reviewed on 25 May 2026

stayAPT Suites Charlotte North
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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