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17 Best and Fun Things To Do In Caswell Beach North Carolina


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Are you searching for an ideal destination for a family beach getaway? If so, you’ve found the right spot!

Caswell Beach is the least populated of all the beaches in the Brunswick Islands, which explains its popularity among vacation-goers seeking a quiet escape from the daily grind.

It’s also home to the historic Oak Island Lighthouse, an impressive 153-foot concrete structure that’s been guarding the coast for over sixty years. If you’re up for a little exercise, the view from the observation deck is well worth the climb.

Some of the most popular past times here include surf-fishing, whale watching, and beachcombing, to name a few.

You can also rent a kayak to explore the Intracoastal Waterway and marsh creeks if you’re looking for a more active way to spend your time here.

Of course, this is just a small sample of everything Caswell Beach has to offer. If you’d like to find out more, continue reading for a list of all the other activities and attractions available here to help you plan the ultimate seaside getaway

The 17 Most Popular Things To Do In Caswell Beach North Carolina

17. Zeke’s Island

5.0 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

16. North Carolina Baptist Assembly at Fort Caswell

4.2 ★★★★☆ (24 reviews)

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Location: 100 Caswell Beach Road Oak Island NC

Tel:  910 278 9501

Web Address:   https://fortcaswell.com/

15. Artshak Studio and Gallery

4.7 ★★★★★ (43 reviews)

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Location: 822 N Howe Street Southport NC

Tel:  910 457 1757

14. Franklin Square Gallery

4.8 ★★★★★ (52 reviews)

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Location: 130 E West Street Southport NC

Tel:  910 457 5450

Web Address:   https://franklinsquaregallery.com/

13. Silver Coast Winery Tasting Room

4.6 ★★★★★ (81 reviews)

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Location: 105 S Howe Street Southport NC

Web Address:   http://silvercoastwinery.com/

12. William S. “Bill” Smith Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (92 reviews)

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Location: 4446 Fish Factory Road SE Southport NC

Tel:  910 278 5518

11. Zeke’s Island Reserve

4.8 ★★★★★ (173 reviews)

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Location: Southport NC

Web Address:   https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/coastal-management/nc-coastal-reserve/reserve-sites/zekes-island-reserve

10. Franklin Square Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (265 reviews)

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Location: 130 E West Street Southport NC

Web Address:   http://franklinsquaregallery.com/

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9. Fort Caswell Rifle Range

5.0 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

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Location: 5 Foxfire Trce Oak Island NC

Web Address:   http://caswellriflerange.com/

8. Fort Johnston-Southport Museum & Visitors’ Center

4.8 ★★★★★ (31 reviews)

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Location: 203 E Bay Street Southport NC

Tel:  910 457 7927

Web Address:   https://cityofsouthport.com/tourism-department/#visitors-center–museum

7. Yaupon Beach Fishing Pier

4.5 ★★★★★ (41 reviews)

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Location: 705 Ocean Dr Oak Island NC

6. Old Brunswick County Jail

4.7 ★★★★★ (103 reviews)

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Location: 318 E Nash Street Southport NC

Tel:  910 477 3461

Web Address:   https://southporthistoricalsociety.org/programs/old-brunswick-county-jail-museum/

5. Oak Island Beach Villas

4.3 ★★★★☆ (169 reviews)

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Location: 1000 Caswell Beach Road #601 Caswell Beach NC

4. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport

4.7 ★★★★★ (391 reviews)

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Location: 204 E Moore Street Southport NC

Tel:  910 477 5151

Web Address:   http://ncmaritimemuseumsouthport.com/

3. Oak Island Pier

4.8 ★★★★★ (1,301 reviews)

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Location: 705 Ocean Dr Oak Island NC

Tel:  910 933 6161

Web Address:   http://oakislandnc.gov/PIER

2. Waterfront Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (1,438 reviews)

Location: 146 176 E Bay Street Southport NC

Web Address:   http://southportnc.org/

1. Oak Island Lighthouse

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,586 reviews)

Location: 300a Caswell Beach Road Oak Island NC

Web Address:   http://oakislandlighthouse.org/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Caswell Beach North Carolina! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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