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By saving on your room price, you can enjoy more of what Oak Island has to offer. In the area, favorite places to visit include Holden Beach.

Motels often offer free parking, and many also include an outdoor pool. Often one or two stories tall, motels usually have exterior corridors overlooking the parking lot or an outdoor pool. Introduced in the early 1950s, customized neon signs often lit up the roadside motels, and you can see these today along the historic U.S. Route 66.

Enjoy nature with a stop at Caswell Beach and Cape Fear River. You’ll find these family-friendly sights in the area: North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, Bald Head Island Information Center, and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Ocean Crest Pier, Oak Island Golf Club, and Oak Island Lighthouse.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Oak Island to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 79°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 53°F. Average annual precipitation for Oak Island is 60 inches.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Oak Island to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM), which is located 28.1 mi (45.3 km) from the heart of the city. You can also search for flights into North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand), which is 33 mi (53.1 km) away. If you’d like to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.