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

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
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
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
Ocean Crest Motel

Ocean Crest Motel

2 out of 5
1417 E Beach Dr Oak Island NC
The price is Rp2.941.273 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
Rp2.941.273
Rp3.316.249 total
11 Mar - 12 Mar
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! (61 reviews)
Clean friendly small

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Ocean Crest Motel
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (83 reviews)
Absolutely wonderful place to stay!

Reviewed on 18 Jan 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.349.440 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
Rp1.349.440
Rp1.521.494 total
27 Mar - 28 Mar
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! (301 reviews)
Clean room, walking distance to ice cream and grocery stores

Reviewed on 22 Jan 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.
The Highlands at Sugar

The Highlands at Sugar

3 out of 5
2173 Sugar Mountain Drive Banner Elk NC
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Banner Elk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (803 reviews)
I only checked two boxes for the search filters, kitchen and fireplace. I did not learn until I called the property to let them know I would be checking in after hours, halfway through my 6 hr drive to the property, that the fireplace was not working. I double-checked the original posting, and there ...

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

The Highlands at Sugar
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 family-friendly apartment in Atlantic Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Triple S Marina and Les and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (287 reviews)
Nice area and amenities, all with beachfront access.

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

A Place at the Beach
stayAPT Suites Raleigh Durham RTP

stayAPT Suites Raleigh Durham RTP

2.5 out of 5
1009 Lower Shiloh Way Morrisville NC
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Topgolf Durham and Wake Competition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (152 reviews)
Room was dirty, sheets like sandpaper and no pots, pans, utensils etc. person upstairs woke me up at 5:30 am pacing every morning and it took 2 visits to the mgmt to rectify. I did bring complaints to management who did say I got the worst room and they did offer to move me. I had already bought ...

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

stayAPT Suites Raleigh Durham RTP
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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