- Our list of the best things to do in Oak Island, North Carolina, features the top 121 nearby activities — including 55 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Oak Island, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Water Activities, Amusement, Tours, and Outdoor Places.
- The results below include the top 13 things to do within the city of Oak Island, NC , followed by 108 popular activities in nearby cities, including Southport, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Sunset Beach, Calabash, Ocean Isle Beach, Wilmington, Bald Head Island, Holden Beach and Wrightsville Beach
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The beaches on Oak Island Beaches boast 65 public accesses along many miles of sandy beach. Fishing docks, piers and boating, along with local restaurants and shops, offer beachgoers multiple options.
7.4 Miles
The 153-foot, still-operating, Oak Island Lighthouse is open for public tours to the second level between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The 131-step tour to the top is open year-round by reservation.
0.8 Miles
A privately operated pier, Ocean Crest Pier is open from March through December, weather permitting. Daily and seasonal fishing passes are available, and a tackle shop offers rod rentals, tackle, bait, snacks, beverages and beer.
3.9 Miles
Barrier Island Excursions is a tour company that offers stand-up paddle boarding tours, scenic boat tours, a sunset cruise, and combo tours. Activities that are supported by the tours include bird watching, wine tastings, and photography.
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Visitors can explore a historic fort that spans over 2800 acres at Fort Caswell. The fort was originally constructed in 1825 to strengthen the areas defenses against notorious pirates like Blackbeard.
0.6 Miles
Taking visitors around the various islands of the region, Oak Island Fishing Charters offers nearshore, offshore, and backwater fishing trips. These locations provide opportunities for catching Wahoo, King Mackerel, and Red Drum.
3.2 Miles
At Island Fishing Center, visitors can purchase fishing supplies and learn about promising fishing spots in the area from the owner. The store puts out a weekly fishing report that explains the best catches of the season.
4.7 Miles
A large surf shop that stocks a variety of apparel and equipment, Local Call Surf Shop offers plenty of space for visitors to browse. The store stocks surf boards, shoes, clothing, and paraphernalia.
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The Environmental Overlook Trails on Oak Island, North Carolina are the ideal paths to take if you enjoy viewing wildlife. Paths span over sand dunes and give visitors a chance to see red foxes and loggerhead sea turtles upclose.
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A miniature golf course featuring 18 holes, Oak Island Jungle Golf offers a jungle theme with water and fake animals including elephants and a giraffe. The facility provides arcade games along with an ice cream parlor.