The Oceanana Motel

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The Oceanana Motel The Oceanana was founded in 1959 by A.B. Cooper Sr. It remains owned by the same family today and is undergoing some fun renovations for the 2026 season.
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It is a place for classic family vacations. A place where family time replaces screentime. The Oceanana was opened in 1959 by A.B. Cooper, Sr. and was marketed as “The Family Playground of the South.” Until his death in 2001, Mr. Cooper played host to generations of families who returned to Atlantic Beach year after year for their vacations. The Cooper family still owns and operates the resort to this day. Now, the Oceanana offers 3 main event venues for weddings and other special events: the grassy lawn, the private beach, and the pier. You can opt to reserve the entire pier for your wedding, the gazebo end of the pier, or underneath the pier.

It's not too late to make a weekend trip to The Oceanana. Our beach and our fishing pier are ready for you.
10/16/2026

It's not too late to make a weekend trip to The Oceanana. Our beach and our fishing pier are ready for you.

Your oceanfront getaway is just a few clicks away. Select your dates below to view current availability at Oceanana.

Did you know about The Oceanana Motel's scary past? "The Family Playground of the South" was used as the main filming l...
10/12/2026

Did you know about The Oceanana Motel's scary past? "The Family Playground of the South" was used as the main filming location for two horror films. The Mutilator (now a cult classic) was filmed in the 1980's and its sequel was shot here a few years ago.

This Halloween we will be showing a double feature of both movies on the beach beside the pier. We are offering a special room rate of $109 for Halloween weekend. Call our visit our website and book using the discount code: Mutilator.

October weekends are a great time for a couple's getaway. Our Oceanview King rooms are waiting for you.
10/08/2026

October weekends are a great time for a couple's getaway. Our Oceanview King rooms are waiting for you.

Our pool is now open. We’re sorry it has taken so long, but the results are great. We’re installing our new pool furni...
09/24/2026

Our pool is now open.

We’re sorry it has taken so long, but the results are great. We’re installing our new pool furniture now. Come and take a dip.

We are saving you a seat for Labor Day Weekend.
08/31/2026

We are saving you a seat for Labor Day Weekend.

07/04/2026
There was a recent article in the Wall Street Journal featuring a picture of the beach strand In Wrightsville. We thoug...
05/29/2026

There was a recent article in the Wall Street Journal featuring a picture of the beach strand In Wrightsville. We thought we’d show a picture of our beach to compare.

Where would you rather relax?

After some unexpected delays, we are now open for the 2026 season. We are looking forward to seeing you soon. Tag the p...
05/17/2026

After some unexpected delays, we are now open for the 2026 season. We are looking forward to seeing you soon.

Tag the person you want to join you in our new lounge chairs.

Your oceanfront getaway is just a few clicks away. Select your dates below to view current availability at Oceanana.

04/20/2026

Our pool will be closed for repairs when we open in May. We are working to get it open ASAP.

Address

700 E Fort Macon Road
Atlantic Beach, NC
28512

Telephone

+12527264111

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