Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Oak Island January 2026 | Expedia.ca [Oak Island Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Oak-Island.dx6164970)[Hotels in Oak Island](https://expedia.ca/Oak-Island-Hotels.d6164970.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Oak Island](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Oak-Island.d6164970.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Oak Island Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Oak-Island.d6164970.Car-Rental-Guide)[Oak Island Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Oak-Island.d6164970.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Oak Island, NC ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Oak Island Types of activities Where to stay [Oak Island travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Oak-Island.dx6164970) ![Pier on beach at sunrise, Oak Island, North Carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6164970/6062955f-26fb-43f4-94f4-3c6c03371d4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Pier on beach at sunrise, Oak Island, North Carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6164970/6062955f-26fb-43f4-94f4-3c6c03371d4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sun set ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6164970/4ce591c3-35fe-431d-98b1-aebae8e54b17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![North Carolina in the winter is actually pretty nice](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6164970/23dc043b-d7c1-4971-9a6e-650c8b25c78a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Amazing sunset ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6164970/8ed2f56c-a970-4626-96ea-b641c342ac4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Oak Island Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Oak Island has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Oak Island is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Oak Island to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Oak Island Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Oak Island. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Oak Island attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in Oak Island | Number of things to do | 1 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Southport Guided E-Bike Tour History and Nature](/things-to-do/southport-guided-e-bike-tour-history-and-nature.a51270087.activity-details): CA $124 | | Top 5 things to do | [Southport Guided E-Bike Tour History and Nature](/things-to-do/southport-guided-e-bike-tour-history-and-nature.a51270087.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Southport Guided E-Bike Tour History and Nature](/things-to-do/southport-guided-e-bike-tour-history-and-nature.a51270087.activity-details) | | With kids | | ## What to do in Oak Island --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Oak Island ![Amazing sunset ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6164970/8ed2f56c-a970-4626-96ea-b641c342ac4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Caswell Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Caswell Beach during your trip to Oak Island? Wander the beaches in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Caswell-Beach-Oak-Island.d553248635983988141.Vacation-Attraction) ![Oak Island Lighthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532661022/b764bfdb-38dc-48ad-8802-c05d118c9674.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oak Island Lighthouse You can learn about the history of Oak Island with a stop at Oak Island Lighthouse. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Oak-Island-Lighthouse-Oak-Island.d553248621532661022.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aerial view of Ocean crest fishing pier at Oak Island NC. Looking at the pier and beach front.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532661019/d1103e37-f52c-436a-8e01-1fc7e6ad6707.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ocean Crest Pier Ocean Crest Pier is just one of the places to see in Oak Island, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Ocean-Crest-Pier-North-Carolina.d553248621532661019.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aerial view from over the water of Oak Island point looking toward Holden Beach. The waves are crashing onto the beach. View of the tip of the Island.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/907567006673604608/88b23b74-95e7-4aab-881b-7e4821caf03d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Point After visiting The Point, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Oak Island. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront. [](https://expedia.ca/The-Point-Oak-Island.d907567006673604608.Vacation-Attraction) ![Wild horses at Cumberland Island National Seashore.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/907566565896286208/baa1baf4-8335-4623-b342-b9f9531887e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Horse Island Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Horse Island during your travels in Oak Island. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront. [](https://expedia.ca/Horse-Island-Oak-Island.d907566565896286208.Vacation-Attraction) #### Oak Island Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf in Oak Island at Oak Island Golf Club. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Oak-Island-Golf-Club-Oak-Island.d553248621532661021.Vacation-Attraction) #### 57th Place West Access Park Explore the great outdoors at 57th Place West Access Park, a lovely green space in Oak Island. Wander the beaches in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/57th-Place-West-Access-Park-Oak-Island.d907568134014431232.Vacation-Attraction) #### Sheep Island Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sheep Island during your travels in Oak Island. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront. [](https://expedia.ca/Sheep-Island-Oak-Island.d907566311851487232.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Oak Island ![Silhoutted Ocean Pier at Sunrise](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6164979/d7fddba3-7904-4a8c-a2a6-dbaad4b2be86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Long Beach Long Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Caswell Beach and 57th Place West Access Park. [](https://expedia.ca/Oak-Island-Long-Beach.dx6164979) ![Oak Island Lighthouse Beams into the Seafoam at Fort Caswell](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000450256/383d5e1d-2c9d-4d32-9686-130e593a5069.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Caswell Beach You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Caswell Beach. You might want to make time for a stop at Oak Island Lighthouse or Caswell Beach. [](https://expedia.ca/Caswell-Beach.dx3000450256) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Yaupon Beach When in Yaupon Beach, you can plan a visit to Oak Island Golf Club and Oak Island Lighthouse, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.ca/Oak-Island-Yaupon-Beach.dx553248635975667538) ![Oak Island Lighthouse North Carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976480017/048c1055-b7a6-4edf-8bc7-37140ecaa98c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Tranquil Harbour When in Tranquil Harbour, you can plan a visit to The Clubs at St. James and Oak Island Golf Club, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.ca/Oak-Island-Tranquil-Harbour.dx553248635976480017) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Oak Island ![Southport North Carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9752/07342170-c405-4350-9480-f00bdfa39e6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Southport ![Views of the Holden's Beach in NC with ocean front properties in the background](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634999144526/5e703dd7-ff65-47b8-8b01-f6554d7d4c42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Holden Beach ![North Carolina in the winter is actually pretty nice](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6164970/23dc043b-d7c1-4971-9a6e-650c8b25c78a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Fort Caswell ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Oak Island worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Oak Island? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Oak Island? ### Is three days enough to stay in Oak Island? ### What are some activities to do in Oak Island with kids? ### What to do in Oak Island for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Oak Island? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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