Caswell Beach is home to one of the seven North Carolina’s lighthouse, Oak Island Lighthouse as well as Fort Caswell.
Fort Caswell was originally built centuries ago on 2,200 acres and took up most of the Island housing various branches of US armed forces from 1836 and 1945. It was a key asset in guarding potential threats from the Atlantic Ocean. Now only 250 acres, it is owned by the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina as a retreat center.
For golfers, Oak Island Golf Club is located just off the Caswell beach, Duffers Pub is a great place for lunch.
Oak Island Lighthouse is the youngest of the seven North Carolina lighthouses. Standing 169 feet tall it is listed on the National Register of Historic places and is 100% run by volunteers today. Depending on guide availability, tours are available May 1st through September 30th are every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday all in the mornings with the first tour starting at 9:30 a.m. From October through April are only offered on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 9:30 a.m.
Places to stay near Caswell Beach, North Carolina
