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What to do and see in Oak Island, North Carolina (NC): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Oak Island is a seaside town located mostly on the barrier island of Oak Island (which also contains the town of Caswell Beach), in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States. The town extends onto the mainland north of the island's bridge. The population was 6,783 at the 2010 census. It was founded in 1999 by the consolidation of the towns of Long Beach and Yaupon Beach. Its main industry is tourism; the town has an average summer population of 30-50,000.
Restaurants in Oak Island
1. Mr. Beach Rentals
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 43 reviews
Mr. Beach Rentals is Southeast NC's Premier Rental Service. Mr. Beach Rentals offers free delivery and pickup on all standup paddle board, kayak, bicycle and beach equipment rentals. Mr. Beach Rentals kayak and SUP Tours are available for those looking for instruction and are fun and easy for everyone!
2. Oak Island Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 275 reviews
Reviewed By kaylas61289 - Saint Johns, United States
Did some research and reserved a spot to do the Top Tour. Well worth it, the light house is all volunteer run and they all seem to enjoy the lighthouse and all of the history. Will definitely be on our to do list in the future.
3. Oak Island Beach
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4.5 based on 604 reviews
Reviewed By 985pennyg - Coeburn, United States
One of my familys favorite beach trips. Just a quiet, laid back family atmosphere. If you like to get away for the hustle and enjoy a peaceful family trip, Oak Island is highly recommended. So glad we gave it a try.
4. Ocean Crest Pier
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By hygr
When we come to Oak Island my son loves fishing off of the pier. He meets new people every year and make new friends they talk about the fishing on the pier and fishing back where we are from and back where they are from so this pier brings fish men from all over together it’s a great place
5. The Point
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4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By CatMichaelsWriter21 - Apex, United States
Great shelling and maritime views from this westernmost tip of Oak Island, where Lockwood Folly River on one side of the Point empties into the south-facing Atlantic on the other. Small public parking lot with access to short paths across the dunes lead to your choice of oceanfront or soundside adventure. Watch your the time, so you don’t get caught on the flats when the tide turns. We visited the Pointe in winter and didn’t swim: however, we learned currents here are strong as the two bodies of water intersect. Locals also tell us sunsets along the Point are breathtaking.
6. Fort Caswell
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4.0 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By awilliams811 - Catonsville, United States
We payed the $5 guest fee. Included with that fee is access to private fishing pier as well. Youll hear many people are cranky about the admission price - I completely disagree. There is no other fort on the planet where you can walk thru completely dark mostly undisturbed tunnels that are also free of tourists. We had a few unexplained encounters and had a once in a lifetime experience. One must be very careful walking the premises. This is not the kinda place you let your kids run free. These ruins are an absolute gem, saved and protected by the Christian group who purchased this land and kept it guarded from vandals for decades. Oh, and kids were free.
7. Oak Island Pier
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 69 reviews
Spend a day at the Oak Island Pier at 705 Ocean Drive. Visitors of all ages can fish, sit and enjoy the view and stroll out over the ocean. The Pier is 880 feet long, and 27 feet above the water. It's the highest pier in North Carolina. Fishing passes are available for the day, for 3 days, for 7 days or for the season. The Pier House has snacks, beverages, bait and tackle and other supplies for enjoying a day at the Pier.
Reviewed By E8707CAmichaelg - Concord, United States
Way better than Ocean Crest Pier staff is friendly, new pier, nice restroom. The cost to fish is half the price of the other pier Ocean Crest is out of hand and I have converted make mine Yaupon/Oak Island Pier. There is only one pier the real king of piers Oak Island Pier!!! Ocean Crest you yankee price gouging fallen down pier can go out of business for all I care. Fish Oak Island Pier!!!! Yay!!!
