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    Oak Island Lighthouse

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    235 Reviews
    #2 of 9 things to do in Oak Island
    Sights & Landmarks, Lighthouses
    Closed Now: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    300A Caswell Beach Rd, Oak Island, NC 28465-8443
    Open today: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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    “If you happen to be in the neighborhood...”

    This lighthouse rests just off the beach at Oak Island, NC. If you happen to be nearby, it's... read more

    Reviewed August 27, 2018
    chrisfGVC
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    Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
    “Lighthouse Check the Box”

    We're trying to visit all the NC lighthouses and we started here and will work our way up the... read more

    Reviewed August 27, 2018
    conklins
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    Raleigh, North Carolina
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    All reviews light house across the street coast guard make reservations afraid of heights two weeks parking is limited volunteer guides worth the climb plan ahead free tour great tour beach area off season no charge caswell beach the cape fear river
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    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Great view! Worth the climb!!

    I have taken visitors on the tour 3 times and will do again. Well managed tour. Great view. We saw dolphins swimming in the ocean below. Can see the entire Cape Fear area and down Oak Island. Nice collection of Oak Island souvenirs (also available...More

    Date of experience: September 2018
    Thank Ali2Raleigh_NC
    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    Oak Island Lighthouse

    Best deal on the island-free. Be sure to make reservations online at least two weeks ahead of time And buy a shirt or a hat to help support the volunteers

    Date of experience: September 2018
    Thank Lee H
    Reviewed December 10, 2018 via mobile
    Great experience

    First time to a lighthouse for my family and although it was closed that day we still had a wonderful time. It's very interesting how you can look up at it and it looks as though it's leaning.Many photo opportunities and lots of informative boards...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank Marahashley
    Reviewed November 20, 2018
    1st live visit to an lighthouse. Fantastic

    Very interesting. Had a lovely broadwalk to the beach with informative plaques and wonderful picture opportunities. It curled around and lead you right to the Lighthouse. Nice parking area also

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank Sheri C
    Reviewed October 4, 2018
    beautiful and amazing

    We enjoyed our trip to the lighthouse - the docent was very informative and I'm so glad we took the time to go visit!

    Date of experience: August 2018
    Thank 1happykat
    Reviewed September 2, 2018 via mobile
    The volunteers who arrange the climbs are outstanding

    Climbs to the top are organized by volunteers at limited times and require reservations. The information is readily available online. My youngest son and I arranged for a 10:15 AM climb and I was very impressed how organized it was. This lighthouse is unique in...More

    Date of experience: September 2018
    1  Thank Stucolco
    Reviewed August 27, 2018 via mobile
    Nothing to see!

    Although at night you can see a neat looking lighthouse in the distance all lit up, the excitement by the kids too follow was not as bright! We drove to the north end of the Island to see the lighthouse only to find a nice...More

    Date of experience: August 2018
    Thank KB045
    Reviewed August 27, 2018
    If you happen to be in the neighborhood...

    This lighthouse rests just off the beach at Oak Island, NC. If you happen to be nearby, it's definitely worth visiting. Believe it or not--the area wasn't saturated with tourists on July 4th weekend!

    Date of experience: July 2018
    Thank chrisfGVC
    Reviewed August 27, 2018
    Lighthouse Check the Box

    We're trying to visit all the NC lighthouses and we started here and will work our way up the coast. Old Baldy on Bald Head Island was much more interesting than this one...but we at least have checked the box that we saw the one...More

    Date of experience: August 2018
    Thank conklins
    Reviewed August 25, 2018 via mobile
    Stunning area

    The lighthouse itself isn’t a showstopper when you compare to other Carolina lighthouses, but it’s an interesting design. The grounds around it and across the street are absolutely beautiful and worth seeing in my opinion. We came at sunset so watching the sun go down...More

    Date of experience: August 2018
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    Helen D
    August 7, 2018|
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    Response from Julia1138 | Reviewed this property |
    As far as I know, yes!
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    ccrider47
    October 1, 2016|
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    Response from Charlie G | Reviewed this property |
    it is closed in October for maintenance work.
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    ccrider47
    October 1, 2016|
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    Response from gary t | Reviewed this property |
    Sorry for delay....this is also the info I have gotten
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    1melaniet5
    Raleigh, North Carolina
    What do you like to do when staying at Oak Island? (0 Replies)
    We are heading down to Oak Island June 20 - 26. We have two teenage girls 13 and 14 that are always up for new adventure. I have looked at the various websites to plan activities for our trip but I would also love to hear about personal finds. We have done everything from climbing the Oak Island lighthouse (I highly recommend), there for the filiming of Safe Haven (awesome opportunity) but in the past we have loved hanging out on the beach access or east end of the island as well. I would...More
    June 18, 2015|
    1melaniet5
    Raleigh, North Carolina
    What do you like to do when staying at Oak Island? (2 Replies)
    We are heading down to Oak Island June 20 - 26. We have two teenage girls 13 and 14 that are always up for new adventure. I have looked at the various websites to plan activities for our trip but I would also love to hear about personal finds. We have done everything from climbing the Oak Island lighthouse (I highly recommend), there for the filiming of Safe Haven (awesome opportunity) but in the past we have loved hanging out on the beach access or east end of the island as well. I would...More
    June 18, 2015|
    Response fromsophiegirl04|
    1) take Southport Ferry over and back and feed the gulls 2) head to Bald Head Island for the day 3) go for a long bike ride and then have lunch at L'l Bits 4) create a biking scavenger hunt in Southport, finish at the Provision Company for a great burger 5) buy an crank ice cream machine and rock salt and make homemade ice cream
    MellieMC
    NC
    Two Questions (1 Replies)
    We are leaving on Sunday for our first trip to Oak Island and have rented a house there for the week. I was wondering if there is access to a public pool anywhere nearby. My kids love the beach but would much rather swim in a pool. Also, is the Oak Island Lighthouse open for tours? Thanks so much for any information you can give me. Melodie
    August 04, 2009|
    Response fromMellieMC|
    Anybody???? LOL
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