Oak Island
On Oak Island, the water is always the center of attention, with more than 60 public beach-access points, two fishing piers, two marinas and three public boat and canoe ramps. Even the town’s age-old majestic oaks bend from years of ocean breezes. And, when it comes to golf, water comes equally into play. Three courses, including an executive par-three, either utilize or offer views of inland lagoons, the Intracoastal Waterway or the Atlantic Ocean. For an unpretentious, or as we say around here, “down-home” vacation, Oak Island will hit your sweet spot.