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Oak Island Lighthouse

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239 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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“Working lighthouse”

We visited the lighthouse on a Tuesday. We were unable to go inside but we walked around the... read more

Reviewed yesterday

yarnluv

Middletown, Pennsylvania

via mobile

“Great history lesson and amazing view!”

The story of this lighthouse is amazing! The tour guides are extremely knowledgeable. A... read more

Reviewed February 8, 2019

Gail B

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smitty109

Oak Island, North Carolina

Reviewed yesterday via mobile

What a beautiful place

This is an absolute must see if you are in the area. No trip to Oak Island would be complete without at least one visit to the lighthouse.

Date of experience: March 2019

Thank smitty109

yarnluv

Middletown, Pennsylvania

27064

Reviewed yesterday via mobile

Working lighthouse

We visited the lighthouse on a Tuesday. We were unable to go inside but we walked around the grounds to take pictures. There is a nice boardwalk area across the road to take pictures and view the ocean. There are informational boards along the walkway....More

Date of experience: March 2019

Thank yarnluv

Gail B

104

Reviewed February 8, 2019

Great history lesson and amazing view!

The story of this lighthouse is amazing! The tour guides are extremely knowledgeable. A Do-Not-Miss stop!

Date of experience: February 2019

1 Thank Gail B

Avakelly

Lexington, South Carolina

9521

Reviewed January 26, 2019 via mobile

Drop by and I hear there are tours.

We just drive by it and park and hangout. Awesome beach access across the street. Its a great place for family pictures.

Date of experience: January 2019

1 Thank Avakelly

Ali2Raleigh_NC

Raleigh, NC

77120

Reviewed January 16, 2019

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

1 Thank Ali2Raleigh_NC

Lee H

Oak Island, North Carolina

Reviewed January 15, 2019 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

Marahashley

5710

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

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Sheri C

Alexis, Nc

164

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

1happykat

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

18052

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

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Stucolco

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

1033268

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

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