Oak Island, North Carolina

Wind swept live oaks and yaupon trees grace the beach community of Oak Island, North Carolina. Oak Island offers a ten mile stretch of southern facing ocean beach with quiet surf and moderate tides.

Golfers enjoy the ocean breezes while golfing at an eighteen hole course within walking distance of the beach. Fishermen enjoy fishing from the piers, surf fishing, or deep sea fishing. People come from all over to fish the Southport and Oak Island King Mackerel fishing tournament each year (usually in October).

At many local restaurants, seafood is king, but there is a lot of variety for most any palate. If you like to cook, fresh seafood can be found in local markets. Oak Island is known for fresh Blue Crab and North Carolina Shrimp.