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Oak Island Lighthouse

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231 Reviews

#2 of 9 things to do in Oak Island

Sights & Landmarks, Lighthouses

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300A Caswell Beach Rd, Oak Island, NC 28465-8443

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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

Chris F

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

Raleigh, North Carolina

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Hooked_on_travel77

Mts of western NC

884623

Reviewed April 27, 2015

Modern lighthouse. Friendly staff.

An easy drive takes you to Oak Island and the lighthouse built in 1958. The staff was extremely friendly and inviting. Steep ship stairs let you climb to the top if you want to partake in this (advance reservations). There is a small boardwalk across...More

5 Thank Hooked_on_travel77

Most Helpful Critical Review

Edward O

New Bern, North Carolina

567150

Reviewed March 14, 2015

Nice lighthouse but plan your visit.

A very new Lighthouse in comparison to others but good looking all the same. If you want to visit this and climb to the top you will have to give 2 weeks advance notice. Public "no reservation required" free tours to the second level (NOT...More

6 Thank Edward O

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1happykat

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

16948

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!

Thank 1happykat

Stucolco

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

987255

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

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Ken B

Galloway, New Jersey

6659

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

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Chris F

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

175

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!

Thank Chris F

conklins

Raleigh, North Carolina

1615

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

Thank conklins

lovetovaca08

Mooresville, North Carolina

8737

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

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Sun_fun98

Kingsport, Tennessee

10828

Reviewed August 23, 2018

Closed

Unfortunately we drove quite a way only to find the light house was closed. I was extremely disappointing. We did walk around the grounds and across the street but we were oping to go inside. It would be really nice if there were regular business...More

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488shirleenb

West Seneca, New York

Reviewed August 13, 2018

beautiful

was a great walk on the Beach. we Walked for 8 miles. There werent any restrooms along the way even at the lighthouse no where to get a drink or to stop to go to restroom

1 Thank 488shirleenb

CathyP1953

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

796188

Reviewed August 6, 2018 via mobile

Not Open!!!

So sorry it was not open today... looks majestic sitting on Oak Island, Caswell Beach area. We will return for tour on day the facility is open to public.

1 Thank CathyP1953

Karli C

North Carolina

286

Reviewed July 19, 2018

Would have loved to go inside

Unfortunately it was a weekday and the 4th of July week vacation for us, so we weren't able to go inside. My kids where very disappointed.

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