Oak Island, NC

Travel 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

4.5/5(25 area reviews)

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

When in Yaupon Beach, you can plan a visit to Oak Island Golf Club and Oak Island Lighthouse, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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 NT$5,496 per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
NT$5,496
NT$6,197 total
Mar 12 - Mar 13
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (62 reviews)
It was wonderful. My room overlooked the ocean.

Reviewed on 2026/3/4

Ocean Crest Motel
The Beach House Motel & Suites

The Beach House Motel & Suites

2 out of 5
500 Ocean Dr Oak Island NC
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Oak Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (83 reviews)
Absolutely wonderful place to stay!

Reviewed on 2026/1/18

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 NT$2,530 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
NT$2,530
NT$2,853 total
Mar 27 - Mar 28
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! (301 reviews)
Clean room, walking distance to ice cream and grocery stores

Reviewed on 2026/1/22

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
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Banner Elk. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
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 2026/3/3

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
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Atlantic Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Triple S Marina and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (287 reviews)
Nice area and amenities, all with beachfront access.

Reviewed on 2026/1/24

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
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Topgolf Durham and ...
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 2026/2/28

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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Reviews of Oak Island

4.7
Top Destination
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4/5 - Good

KellyandJon

Small,friendly and quaint. No rushing of any type. Very relaxing and carefree.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Nice beach, not crowded, was able to ger a good spot each day we went. Businesses are limited, if you are like our family and have picky eaters only wanting to eat at national food chain restaurants, there are a few, but not as many as a larger town.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Wonderful, quiet beach that’s perfect for a family getaway.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Good for adults; not much to do for kids other than the beach.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I love Oak Island and have been going here since I was a child in the early 1960's. It is quiet and beautiful and not much ocean front development.

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