Book Hotels in Oak Island, North Carolina

Exploring Oak Island

Much like Gatsby’s ill-fated Eggs, Oak Island is home to two main beaches—East and West. But instead of serving as barriers between old money and new, the two varied beaches boast two unique experiences: East providing a more family-oriented feel and two piers perfect for fishing, West offering more solitude from crowds, albeit tamer surf, and picturesque sandy banks ideal for watching the sun go down. Only you can decide which beach is more to your liking, but both offer the slower pace of life you’ve been yearning for. Head to your sandy safe haven with your favorite novel in tow, and spend your time drifting in and out of reality as you bury yourself in fiction. Once you’ve become aware of your surroundings, traverse in and out of the water for a dip that feels just as sensationally unreal and soul-cleansing. Hotels in Oak Island, NC have no qualms about you tracking sand into the lobby, so leave your shoes in your Oak Island rental cars and dig your feet into the sun-heated sand.

Segue back into your schedule by leaving Oak Island hotels and driving 100 miles north to Myrtle Beach. You’ll still get to search for sand dollars and shade on the beach, but will also enjoy neon lights and stiff cocktails along the boardwalk. Myrtle Beach hotels will ease you back into the real world of work meetings, but you can always extend your stay a night or two to make the process more seamless.