Long Beach Travel Guide

Oak Island

A pier extending into the ocean at sunset.
A marina with boats, a waterfront restaurant, and a city skyline in the background.
A pier extending into the water at sunset with street lamps along its length.

Stay near popular Long Beach attractions

A sunset over a beach with waves gently lapping the shore.
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Caswell Beach

8.8/5 (16 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Caswell Beach during your trip to Oak Island? Wander the beaches in this family-friendly area.
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Things to do

Cycle-logical Tours Guided eBike History Tour of Oak Island

Guided E-Bike History Tour of Oak Island

฿3,778
per adult
Guided E-Bike History Tour of Oak Island
Southport Guided E-Bike Tour History and Nature

Southport Guided E-Bike Tour History and Nature

฿3,614
per adult
Southport Guided E-Bike Tour History and Nature
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Top hotels in Long Beach

Ocean Crest Motel

Ocean Crest Motel

2 out of 5
1417 E Beach Dr Oak Island NC
The price is ฿7,498 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
฿7,498
฿8,454 total
29 Jun - 30 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! (94 reviews)
"Beach access excellent. Staff quickly responded to Overly noisy guests. Very clean room, Wished we had gotten 2nd floor for nicer view of beach."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026

Ocean Crest Motel
Captain's Cove Motel

Captain's Cove Motel

2.5 out of 5
6401 Oak Island Drive Oak Island NC
Fully refundable
The price is ฿4,506 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
฿4,506
฿5,080 total
8 Jul - 9 Jul
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (308 reviews)
"Great place. The staff, location and family atmosphere makes Captains Cove the perfect location for an old fashioned family beach vacation. After 15 years of visiting it feels like staying with friends and not just a hotel. I’ll be back soon!"

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026

Captain's Cove Motel
Anchor Inn Motel

Anchor Inn Motel

2 out of 5
5611 E Oak Island Dr Oak Island NC
The price is ฿8,254 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
฿8,254
฿9,306 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Oak Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
10/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
"Clean and pet friendly. We will book again."

Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026

Anchor Inn Motel
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Where to stay in Long Beach

Find the best Long Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A lighthouse with a bright light at the top, surrounded by vegetation and a few buildings in the background.

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.

A coastal town with a prominent lighthouse, beach, and residential area.

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.

A coastal road with houses, a beach, and a lighthouse 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.

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