Sightseeing
Take a quick trip down the island to the east if you want to get up and close to this long time monument. You can see it every night warning ships from our deck!
126 locals recommend
Oak Island Lighthouse
300a Caswell Beach RdTake a quick trip down the island to the east if you want to get up and close to this long time monument. You can see it every night warning ships from our deck!
A wild bird rehabilitation organization located in Brunswick County, North Carolina and serving the surrounding areas. It was founded in 2007 to provide medical treatment for wild birds that are injured, sick, or orphaned. Since then, thousands of wild birds have been returned to their natural habitats and thousands of people have been educated about the needs of these amazing animals. We are a HOSPITAL so we welcome small groups of 8 or less 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM, each morning.
We’re a non-profit and do not charge for visits, we do accept donations.
Please call ahead.
Sea Biscuit Shelter
1638 E Beach DrA wild bird rehabilitation organization located in Brunswick County, North Carolina and serving the surrounding areas. It was founded in 2007 to provide medical treatment for wild birds that are injured, sick, or orphaned. Since then, thousands of wild birds have been returned to their natural habitats and thousands of people have been educated about the needs of these amazing animals. We are a HOSPITAL so we welcome small groups of 8 or less 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM, each morning.
We’re a non-profit and do not charge for visits, we do accept donations.
Please call ahead.
Who would jump out of a perfectly good airplane? Certainly not me, but for those with lust for adventure, it’s a great way to spend time seeing the sights from a different perspective!
19 locals recommend
Skydive Coastal Carolinas
4019 Long Beach Rd SEWho would jump out of a perfectly good airplane? Certainly not me, but for those with lust for adventure, it’s a great way to spend time seeing the sights from a different perspective!
American Fish Company
150 Yacht Basin DrLive Music, cocktails on the water!
Kids Fun
When the Beach isn’t the Answer
Splash Pad
East Pelican DriveOak Island Jungle Golf
6321 E Oak Island DrReeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Germany
Surf Cinemas
4836 Long Beach Rd SEGreat Place, Great Times!
Neighborhoods
The most awesome place and people you’ll ever meet! Friendly, happy and kind!
81 locals recommend
Oak Island
The most awesome place and people you’ll ever meet! Friendly, happy and kind!
Food scene
Bambini's Pizzeria
1513 N Howe StExcellent Italian fare, Served by a genuinely friendly family and staff!
Pizza Shack
6212 E Oak Island DrOur favorite pizza place on the Island!
Cash only!
If you’re gonna dine off the beach… Great service, and awesome food!
27 locals recommend
Tranquil Harbour Restaurant & Bar
5908 E Oak Island DrIf you’re gonna dine off the beach… Great service, and awesome food!
Great service providing great breakfast & lunch. Coffee, sandwiches and fresh baked goods!
Tuna Salad to die for!
52 locals recommend
Island Jo Coffee & Cafe
7916 E Oak Island DrGreat service providing great breakfast & lunch. Coffee, sandwiches and fresh baked goods!
Tuna Salad to die for!
Great ice cream! Best time is 4:30-6PM! (Everyone else is eating dinner!)
Please do me a favor and ask them when are they going to make maple walnut ice cream?
37 locals recommend
Lil & John's Sweetreat Ice Cream Parlor
6324 E Oak Island DrGreat ice cream! Best time is 4:30-6PM! (Everyone else is eating dinner!)
Please do me a favor and ask them when are they going to make maple walnut ice cream?
Island Way
1407 E Beach DrGreat food, service and best views of Southport Waterfront where Cape Fear River, Inter-coastal Waterway & Atlantic Ocean meet!
27 locals recommend
Frying Pan
319 W Bay StGreat food, service and best views of Southport Waterfront where Cape Fear River, Inter-coastal Waterway & Atlantic Ocean meet!
Burgers and Beers on the Beach, come dressed as you are! Fun, friendly atmosphere!
39 locals recommend
Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill
601 Ocean DrBurgers and Beers on the Beach, come dressed as you are! Fun, friendly atmosphere!
Great subs & salads! Order online and pick up!
Great service… they never miss!
26 locals recommend
Oak Island Sub Shop
5705 E Oak Island DrGreat subs & salads! Order online and pick up!
Great service… they never miss!
Oak Island Deli
5422 E Oak Island DrSalt64
The Seahorse Eats & Drinks
Swain Seafood Shack
8317 E Oak Island DrChaser's Sports Bar & Grill
8520 E Oak Island DrBeach Rentals - Quicksand Concierge
Bonfire Set Ups
Beach Chairs, Umbrellas
8800 E Oak Island Dr
Other Places
These don’t fit a specific category, but we recommend fitting them in to your stay!
Oak Island Golf Club
928 Caswell Beach RdPlease check out their website, they post current water conditions!
Oak Island Water Rescue Station 44
4901 East Pelican DrivePlease check out their website, they post current water conditions!
GOGAS #20
4450 Long Beach Road SoutheastMost economically correct gas prices!
Thinking about owning your own dream place here? I can help!
You worked hard… It’s your time!
Steve Marens, Lynda Haraway Group-OKI
8001 East Oak Island DriveThinking about owning your own dream place here? I can help!
You worked hard… It’s your time!
Beach Pantry
102 E Dolphin DrConvenient!
Family owned, awesome people and just a short walk!
Ocean Crest Fishing Pier
1409 E Beach DrTraveler advice
Traveling with kids
Know Ocean Conditions! Check For Rip Currents!
Oak Island Water Rescue posts Current Conditions on their website:
oiwr org
Don't miss
Concerts at the Park
Great way to enjoy your early evening every Saturday June through October!
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Night Skies & Big Boats Fun Apps
Download these apps for watching night sky and finding out "what the heck kind of boat is that out there!"
If you copy the links, replace the (!) with a (.) Airbnb doesn't allow links to be posted!
Skyview (it's an Apple App, sorry, but you get it!)
apps!apple!com/app/id413936865
Marine Traffic (Again...it's an Apple App, sorry!)
app!sapple!com/app/id563910324
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Monday Market Day at the Park
Local vendors set up booths with their wares! Food, drinks and fun!
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SeaTurtles Nests
Depending on the time of your stay, you may enjoy one of the neatest experiences ever! Watching a “nest boil”… baby turtles, digging their way out of the sand, and heading to the ocean for their first swim!  Kids and adults will enjoy this once in a lifetime experience! So stinking cool!