Overview
Oak Island is a city on the North Carolina Coastal Plain.
4 sights · 1 things to do · 4 places to eat · 3 places to stay
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Best things about Oak Island
Oak Island Lighthouse
Located at the U.S. Coast Guard Station Oak Island in Caswell Beach was completed in 1958 and stands 169 ft.
Oak Island Nature Center & Register Park
Overlooking the marsh and Intracoastal Waterway, located at E Yacht Dr and NE 52nd St the Oak Island Nature Center offers a wide range of educational activities for children and adults alike. Animals at the Nature Center…
Old Brunswick Town
A colonial site dating from 1726-1776, served as a Cape Fear River Port that was the major export of Naval stores and the location of the Stamp Act Rebellion.
Silver Coast Winery
Coastal North Carolina's premier producer of premium wines. A lovely setting, it's the perfect place to learn about different wines, have a picnic and enjoy art by local artists.
The Oak Island Parks and Recreation Dept
Offers various programs for all ages for more info visit or stop by the Oak Island Recreation Center 3003 E. Oak Island Dr.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 36°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Sep and Aug. (climate data from nearby Wilmington)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- ILM Wilmington International Airport, Wilmington — 28 mi away. Directions
- MYR Myrtle Beach International Airport, Myrtle Beach — 49 mi away (major hub). Directions
Most visitors come by car and get around by car or bike.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Oak Island Lighthouse, Oak Island Nature Center & Register Park, Old Brunswick Town
- Lunch Island Way
- Afternoon Silver Coast Winery, The Oak Island Parks and Recreation Dept
- Dinner Koko Cabana
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
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Get in
Most visitors come by car and get around by car or bike.
See
See Oak Island Lighthouse
Located at the U.S. Coast Guard Station Oak Island in Caswell Beach was completed in 1958 and stands 169 ft.
See Oak Island Nature Center & Register Park
Overlooking the marsh and Intracoastal Waterway, located at E Yacht Dr and NE 52nd St the Oak Island Nature Center offers a wide range of educational activities for children and adults alike. Animals at the Nature Center as of 6/28/2008: dove, blue jay, boat-tailed grackle, 2 parakeets, 4 ferrets, 5 sugar gliders, chinchilla, guinea pig, flying squirrel, rat and 3 opossums. (Open: W-Su noon-5PM)
See Old Brunswick Town
A colonial site dating from 1726-1776, served as a Cape Fear River Port that was the major export of Naval stores and the location of the Stamp Act Rebellion.
See Silver Coast Winery
Coastal North Carolina's premier producer of premium wines. A lovely setting, it's the perfect place to learn about different wines, have a picnic and enjoy art by local artists.
Do
Eat
Drink
- Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill, 601 Ocean Blvd.
Sleep
A couple of companies offer both vacation rental and long-term rentals:
Go next
- The scenic town of Southport is just a short drive away.
- Just beyond Southport is the nearest city, historic Wilmington. It is definitely worth the day trip if you are interested in seeing a coastal city.
Nearby
Southport
City / town · 9 listings · 6 mi away
Bald Head Island
City / town · 1 listings · 9 mi away
Holden Beach
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Kure Beach
City / town · 7 listings · 14 mi away
Carolina Beach
City / town · 8 listings · 16 mi away
Ocean Isle Beach
City / town · 4 listings · 18 mi away
Sunset Beach
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Wilmington
City / town · 63 listings · 25 mi away
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