Salt and Sand Blog

Are you excited about a trip filled with coastal adventures and creating vacation memories with your loved ones that will last a lifetime? One of the most popular pastimes for families and friends is spending an afternoon or evening at an Oak Island Pier! Here is where you’ll find kids playing, friends laughing, and families strolling along, taking in the seaside sights. If you’ve never visited OKI before, you might...

Whether you’re an avid golfer, a curious first-timer, or looking for family-friendly pastimes to fill your sun-filled vacation days, you’ll find a way to enjoy golf during your vacation on Oak Island. Depending on what type of golfing experience and how far you’re willing to travel, over 20 golf courses to choose from are within driving distance of the island. Golf Courses on Oak Island You’re never far from the...

It’s almost the time of year when the Oak Island Farmers Market opens for the season! If you haven’t been to OKI before, you may not know about this fantastic annual event on the North Carolina coast. Here is where you will find an extensive variety of fresh produce, homemade jams, cakes, assorted baked goods, and handcrafted treasures made by local artisans. Some of our favorites over the years include...

Do you fancy yourself a history buff or looking for a fun yet educational adventure during your stay on Oak Island? We highly recommend checking out the Old Brunswick County Jail Museum in Southport! It’s one of the best historical sites to add to your vacation itinerary in the Cape Fear region. And, if you love Sissy Spacek and classic films, this is a must-do during your time here! The...

Southport is a quaint coastal town in North Carolina right down the road from Oak Island that offers picturesque maritime landscapes, numerous historical sites to explore, incredible restaurants, and countless local events and shopping options! Needless to say, it’s definitely worth taking a day (or a few) to explore what’s been dubbed as “America’s Happiest Seaside Town” by Coastal Living Magazine” during your visit to OKI. You may even be...

Are you looking for a day out with your family and friends to discover the North Carolina coast? The Fort Fisher Aquarium is a place where all ages can enjoy themselves! It is educational and fun for the littles, with lots to see and do for the adults as well. For those of you staying on Oak Island, it’s about an hour’s drive away. But, we recommend taking the 35-minute...

If you love lighthouses or are looking for the top things on OKI, we highly recommend visiting the Oak Island Lighthouse! Located in the Town of Caswell Beach, the lighthouse grounds are open year-round for viewing and picture taking, with limited 30-minute parking provided at the tower’s base from sunrise until sunset. There are also two tours that will take you inside to explore the interior — with one that...