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2026 Oak Island Activities Guide

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Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park

There’s an ocean of adventures waiting for visitors at the Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park. Featuring a full range of entertainment options including a water park, mini golf course, go karts, arcade, and so much more, veritably every visitor...

Beautiful,3BR/2.5Bath Ocean View Condo-P...

Ocean Walk 3201-"Flirty Flamingo"-This pretty 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath condo is just a short walk to the ocean. This gorgeous condo is very roomy so there's plenty of room to bring the entire family. Gaze out from the balcony to watch the ocean waves...

  • Oak Island
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Dry Dock Inn

Welcome to the newly renovated Dry Dock Inn, your perfect Carolina Beach retreat. Just steps from the sand and boardwalk, our inn combines modern updates with coastal charm for an unforgettable stay. From effortlessly comfortable individual rooms to...

Beautiful 6 bedroom beach house with poo...

Your Oak Island adventure begins at this enchanting 6-bedroom home. The top level has two King suites with private baths and a entirely outfitted kitchen with two dish washers and seating for 16 with unbelievable vistas of the ocean. The middle...

  • Oak Island
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Victory Beach Vacations

Visitors who are on the hunt for the postcard-perfect vacation rental in the heart of the Carolina Beach or Kure Beach area will find an enticing selection and plenty of friendly customer service when they rent through Victory Beach Vacations. Based...

Oak Island Pier

The Oak Island Pier has a legendary reputation as one of the best places to reel in a king mackerel, and its recent history speaks for itself. With over 250 kings being reeled in from the pier on an annual basis, the structure has become an oasis...

Oak Island Lighthouse

The Oak Island Lighthouse and Coast Guard station have a long history together, and the tall lighthouse tower stands as a welcoming beacon to visitors who head to these picturesque shores. As the newest lighthouse in North Carolina, the distinctive...

Anglers from all regions love cruising over to the Ocean Crest Pier, the only privately owned and operated pier on Oak Island, and one of the best venues for great fishing, tournaments, and taking in the scene. Voted the #1 fishing pier in North...

On Oak Island, even getting to the beach can be a scenic and relaxed adventure, thanks to the collection of Environmental Overlook Trails that lead visitors from the Intracoastal Waterway-bordering sections of town to the beachfront neighborhoods...

Blue Water Point Motel & Marina is an all-encompassing destination for mariners who are cruising along the Intracoastal Waterway to dock, dine, and enjoy a night off the water in the small coastal town of Oak Island.

The eastern tip of Oak Island is figuratively guarded by the long abandoned Fort Caswell, a centuries old but still relatively intact structure that originally encompassed a huge portion of the island. Today, the structure is a landmark within the...

Visitors who are staying in Ocean Isle Beach and who crave a fishing trip that ventures well off the coast can contact Fugitive Fishin Charters. This charter fishing business offers a full line-up of nearshore and offshore fishing expeditions where...

The maze of barrier islands, rivers, inlets, and inland icons that comprise the Cape Fear area can be viewed from a sky-high and much clearer perspective with an out-of-this-world trip that’s guided by High Tide Helicopters. Located on the...

The Cape Fear region is well-known for its exceptional golf courses, and vacationers who want to get in on the fun on a “miniature” scale can play an easy-going 18-holes at the Jungle Golf mini golf course. Challenging enough for all...

Enjoy a guided tour of all the canals throughout the Intracoastal Waterway that can’t be accessed by boat, or plot out your own course via a kayak or stand-up paddle board (SUP) with a rental or excursion from Long Beach Paddle Company. This...

Take a break from the beach and enjoy the winding canals and creeks that border the Elizabeth and Cape Fear Rivers with a visit to the May Moore Park. This small destination, located on the northeastern side of Oak Island, is within walking distance...

Mr. Beach Rentals has been renting kayaks and paddle boards on Oak Island since 2014. They deliver kayaks, bicycles, beach umbrellas, beach chairs and other equipment directly to rental homes. Customers can rent online.  Mr. Beach Rentals...

Veritably any fishing adventure can be launched with the help of Oak Island Fishing Charters - a fishing trip provider that offers extensive journeys to some of the most productive fishing holes throughout the Cape Fear region. Exploring the...

The Coastal Carolina region has long been known to frequent visitors as a golfer's paradise, and Oak Island is certainly no exception. The Oak Island Golf Club is a favorite destination among Wilmington residents, and has gained notoriety along the...