Oak Island: 57th Place West
About
Oak Island: 57th Place West is a public beach access point in North Carolina, managed by the town of Oak Island and located about 2.5 miles from Varnamtown. It's a simple way onto the sand, with accessible access and parking on site, and there is no fee to use it. For the most comfortable weather, aim for late spring or fall. Typical averages from the Shallotte Ag weather station nearby show May highs around 78°F and October highs around 74°F, while July is the warmest month with highs near 87°F. If you want to pair a beach visit with time on foot, Running Brook Trail Northeast is a hike about 10 miles away.
Beach Details
Parking
Small lot
Fee
Free
Restrooms
None
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Oak Island: 57th Place West
North Carolina
Data: North Carolina Division of Coastal Management, public beach access sites. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Mar–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 65–84°F and lows of 44–69°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Shallotte Ag, NC weather station, 10 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan56° high36° low
- Feb58° high39° low
- Mar65° high44° low
- Apr72° high53° low
- May78° high62° low
- Jun84° high69° low
- Jul87° high73° low
- Aug86° high72° low
- Sep82° high67° low
- Oct74° high56° low
- Nov65° high45° low
- Dec59° high39° low
Nearby
- Running Brook Trail NortheastHiking9.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
