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

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 Oak Island Golf Club.

Caswell Beach
Oak Island Lighthouse North Carolina

Tranquil Harbour

When in Tranquil Harbour, you can plan a visit to Oak Island Golf Club and The Reserve Golf Club at St. James Plantation, 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 ฿6,795 per night from 26 May to 27 May
฿6,795
฿7,662 total
26 May - 27 May
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (76 reviews)
The motel was clean, staff friendly and parking was free and plentiful. Our view was from the side of the hotel but it was fine. Conveniently located and quiet. We had never been to Oak Island and I’m glad we decided to go! Our room was newly renovated and while there was not a lot of extra amenities, ...

Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Ocean Crest Motel
Captain's Cove Motel

Captain's Cove Motel

2.5 out of 5
6401 Oak Island Drive Oak Island NC
The price is ฿4,081 per night from 20 May to 21 May
฿4,081
฿4,602 total
20 May - 21 May
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 ...
Captain's Cove Motel
The Beach House Motel & Suites

The Beach House Motel & Suites

2 out of 5
500 Ocean Dr Oak Island NC
The price is ฿5,424 per night from 20 May to 21 May
฿5,424
฿6,815 total
20 May - 21 May
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
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.
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! (325 reviews)
Great place to stay if you want to be close to the beach. Putt putt was fun for my family too

Reviewed on 17 May 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! (128 reviews)
It was the best stay I had in Charlotte. When I go back to Charlotte I will be back there. My home away from home. Very clean,very roomy. I love the staff very friendly an helpful. Kitchen was nice an parking was good.

Reviewed on 5 May 2026

stayAPT Suites Charlotte North
Kasa FreeMoreWest Charlotte

Kasa FreeMoreWest Charlotte

4 out of 5
2109 Morton St Charlotte NC
Stay at this aparthotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (651 reviews)
A great comfortable place to stay close to central Charlotte. The Kasa was clean and well supplied with everything needed for normal living. We did not cook or use the washer/dryer, but it all there if needed. I liked that it was on the ground floor and close to the building exit. It was easy to ...

Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Kasa FreeMoreWest Charlotte
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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