Oak Island, NC

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Oak Island
Oak Island
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Where to stay in Oak Island

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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 Ocean Crest Pier and Caswell Beach.

Long Beach
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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
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Tranquil Harbour

When in Tranquil Harbour, you can plan a visit to Ocean Crest Pier and The Reserve Golf Club at St. James Plantation, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Tranquil Harbour
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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
Ocean Crest Motel

Ocean Crest Motel

2 out of 5
1417 E Beach Dr Oak Island NC
The price is ¥14,432 per night from Jan 7 to Jan 8
¥14,432
¥16,272 total
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
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! (53 reviews)
Clean, quiet and a great view of the sunrise. Also, very friendly office staff.

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025

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 ¥14,326 per night from Dec 31 to Jan 1
¥14,326
¥19,480 total
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (77 reviews)
The bike rentals were a nice amenity along with ice and laundry. Thank you very much beach house we thought the room was pretty cool!

Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025

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 ¥13,980 per night from Dec 8 to Dec 9
¥13,980
¥15,763 total
Dec 8 - Dec 9
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! (299 reviews)
Cool

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

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.
Oceanfront with HOT TUB & ELEVATOR. Views from every room!

Oceanfront with HOT TUB & ELEVATOR. Views from every room!

Oak Island NC
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Oak Island. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions 57th Place West Access Park ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (65 reviews)
Great house, kitchen was well stocked with everything I needed to cook for 4 for the week.

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025

Oceanfront with HOT TUB & ELEVATOR. Views from every room!
Summer Salt - Oceanfront Fun Just Steps to the Sand and Surf!

Summer Salt - Oceanfront Fun Just Steps to the Sand and Surf!

Oak Island NC
Stay at this vacation home in Oak Island. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Horse Island and 57th Place West Access ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
October 2025…Just as beautiful in the fall. The weather was perfect ranging from 75 to 70. It was my mom‘s 81st birthday. This was the first time we all vacation together. The host responded timely to our questions. The beachfront house was lovely inside and out. The beach views were beyond our expectation. ...

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

Summer Salt - Oceanfront Fun Just Steps to the Sand and Surf!
Exquisite Views! It “Shore is Beautiful" here!  5 Bed / 2 Bath Ocean Front Home.

Exquisite Views! It “Shore is Beautiful" here! 5 Bed / 2 Bath Ocean Front Home.

Oak Island NC
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Oak Island. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Horse Island and 57th Place ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (151 reviews)
Great house for beach week with my sister’s family! We had 3 adults and 5 kids didn’t feel crowded for most things - would have liked a little more seating in the living room for movie nights, but there were enough extra pillows and blankets to make it work. Love being directly on the beach! It’s ...

Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025

Exquisite Views! It “Shore is Beautiful" here! 5 Bed / 2 Bath Ocean Front Home.
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

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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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