

Oak Island's Long Beach neighborhood is known for its beaches and offers a host of things to see such as Ocean Crest Pier and Caswell Beach.

The Caswell Beach neighborhood has lots to see including Oak Island Lighthouse and Caswell Beach.
Oak Island's Yaupon Beach neighborhood offers attractions including Caswell Beach.

If being by the water is a major draw, Caswell Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from central Oak Island. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Holden Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, and Big Beach.
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Oak Island Lighthouse— just one of the monuments in Caswell Beach. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.