Meet The "World's Most Dangerous" Hotel That Leaves Guests Stranded 35 Miles Offshore
A remote former Coast Guard tower off the coast of North Carolina has become one of the country's most unusual vacation destinations, with thrill-seekers paying to spend days stranded 35 miles out in the Atlantic on what's been dubbed the world's most dangerous hotel, according to the NY Post.
Interest in Frying Pan Tower recently surged after charter captain Austin Aycock posted a TikTok showing six guests being dropped off at the rusting structure before he motored away, joking, "See you in a couple days!" The video has attracted more than 2.2 million views, with viewers split between fascination and disbelief.
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Built in 1964, the decommissioned light station sits about 80 feet above the ocean in an area known as the "Graveyard of the Atlantic." Once guests arrive, there's no easy way back. Leaving requires either a helicopter or a 35-mile boat ride to shore.
The Post writes that rates start at about $200 per person per night with a three-night minimum stay. Aycock said one particularly adventurous group remained on the tower for two weeks.
The location isn't for the faint of heart. The surrounding waters are home to great white, bull, and tiger sharks, while the tower sits in hurricane-prone waters where storms can bring winds exceeding 100 mph. Medical emergencies also present a challenge due to the remote location.
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Despite its isolation, the tower can accommodate up to 12 guests across eight bedrooms and offers modern comforts including solar power, high-speed internet, hot showers, a fully equipped kitchen, and a reverse osmosis water system.
Visitors can fish, snorkel over a nearby reef, shoot biodegradable clay targets, or hit fish-food golf balls into the ocean. A professional chef is also available for private groups, while the massive helipad doubles as a scenic spot for stargazing and watching the sunrise.
The viral video sparked plenty of reactions online. Some commenters said nothing could convince them to stay overnight, while others joked the tower would be the perfect place to hide from a zombie apocalypse. One viewer summed up the skepticism by asking, "What's the opposite of a bucket list?"
Cameras catches fan wildly celebrates his country scoring a goal
Now in the second year of their three-year Sacramento sabbatical, Athletics owners have stumbled upon an entirely new source of embarrassment in the crowd.
Whereas fans back in Oakland often held signs demanding the unpopular John Fisher sell the franchise, spectators at their temporary home in California's capital city are now cheering on another team in an entirely different sport.
As seen during the Athletics' 9-3 loss to the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, one Team Mexico soccer fan seated behind home plate began jumping for joy after 'El Tri' scored in their 2-0 World Cup win over Ecuador.
'Goal!' the man could be heard yelling, easily drowning out the other 12,386 fans in attendance at Sutter Health Park.
Dressed in a classic green Mexican soccer jersey, the individual repeatedly yelled 'goal' until his fellow spectators began cheering on his enthusiasm.
Throughout it all, the NBC Sports California broadcast remained in the moment, stubbornly refusing to acknowledge the man's antics in any way.
Fan behind home plate goes crazy after Mexico scored a goal 😂 pic.twitter.com/AG1JmbCaxe
— Blake Harris (@BlakeHHarris) July 1, 2026
As seen during the Athletics' 9-3 loss to the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, one Team Mexico soccer fan behind home plate began jumping for joy after 'El Tri' scored
Mexico's forward #09 Raul Jimenez celebrates scoring his team's second goal with forward #16 Julian Quinones on Tuesday night at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City
Although the A's have played six games in Las Vegas this year at a minor-league ballpark, the team won't open its new home in Sin City until 2028.
The team, which previously played in Philadelphia and Kansas City, made enemies on its way out of Oakland, where fans became furious with Fisher's refusal to spend on free agents.
After several lean years, he was able to convince MLB as well as voters and officials in Las Vegas to approve the team's move to Nevada.
'What John Fisher did to baseball in Oakland is unfathomable,' baseball writer Sam Fosberg wrote on X last year. 'Cut off spending to move out.'
John Fisher, owner of the Athletics, announced in 2024 that his team would leave Oakland
Oakland Athletics fans hang signs at RingCentral Coliseum to protest the team's potential move to Las Vegas and to call for team owner John Fisher to sell the team in 2024
Fisher became a regular target for fans in Oakland, who were furious to lose the Athletics
For now, the A's are stuck in Sacramento, where they've gone a respectable 40-46 on the season despite a payroll that ranks just 25th out of 30 MLB teams. Second-year slugger Nick Kurtz has been particularly good, hitting 19 home runs, while leading the American League with 64 RBIs and 75 walks.
Meanwhile, rookie pitcher Gage Jump has made a strong impression, posting a 2.93 ERA over his first seven big-league starts. He was pitching for the A's Triple-A team in Las Vegas earlier this month and was at Louisiana State as recently as 2024.
As for Team Mexico, Tuesday's win over Ecuador in Mexico City sets up another knockout matchup at Estadio Azteca, this one against Team England on Sunday.
Four-Star Recruit Hayden Stepp Pulls Back the Curtain of Oregon Commitment
Four-Star Recruit Hayden Stepp Pulls Back the Curtain of Oregon Commitment
During his commitment to the Oregon Ducks, four-star cornerback recruit Hayden Stepp caught Oregon coach Dan Lanning by surprise. Caden Handwork|
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Oregon DucksThe Oregon Ducks have been on a hot streak on the recruiting trail this offseason. On Wednesday, the Ducks added two commits to their 2027 recruiting class, which provided a massive boost to the future of coach Dan Lanning’s Oregon football program.
One of those recruits was top-100 prospect and four-star cornerback Hayden Stepp, who committed to the Ducks over the California Golden Bears and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Stepp is rated as a four-star recruit out of Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Nevada.
He is rated as the No. 61 player nationally and the No. 1 overall recruit in Nevada, per 247Sports, making him one of the best additions to the Ducks' 2027 recruiting class and Oregon’s future cornerback room.
Stepp made his commitment announcement on the Rivals YouTube Channel as part of the Summer Signing Day Special, and revealed that he played a prank on Oregon coach Dan Lanning when revealing his decision. Here's everything that Stepp said following his commitment to the Ducks' 2027 recruiting class.
What Hayden Stepp Said After Committing to Oregon
On Dan Lanning’s Reaction to His Commitment:
“I definitely had a chance to talk to him. I decided to play a little prank on him a little bit to make it seem like I wasn’t going there, but it was a cool reaction to see his he was turning red a little bit. The smile, it was great," Stepp told Rivals.
On If He Knew Tae Walden Was Committing to Oregon:
“I had a little bit of an idea at The Opening; he kind of talked to me a little bit. He was talking about how I had to slide to Oregon, so I had a little bit of an idea.”
What Type Of Player Oregon Is Getting:
"Just somebody who’s ready to work. I’m always going to compete; I’m just excited to be there, just put my best foot forward, and just be excited to work and just get the opportunity to play and just make plays for the Oregon family," said Stepp.
Oregon 2027 Recruiting Class Ranking
With the commitment of Stepp and four-star athlete Tae Walden Jr., the Ducks have made a massive jump in the recruiting rankings up to No. 4, per 247Sports. The Ducks have 23 total commits in their 2027 recruiting class, and three schools rank ahead of them: the Texas A&M Aggies (No. 1), Notre Dame Fighting Irish (No. 2), and Miami Hurricanes.
Looking to put together their second straight top-five recruiting class, the Ducks are in great shape to accomplish that goal with Stepp’s commitment. With Stepp, the Ducks now have 17 blue-chip recruits, which include 15 four-star commits and two five-stars, per 247Sports.
The Ducks' 2026 recruiting class ranked No. 3 overall with 24 commits, per 247Sports. The teams ranked ahead of the Ducks included coach Lincoln Riley’s USC Trojans (No. 1) and Kalen DeBoer Alabama Crimson Tide (No. 2).
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CADEN HANDWORKCaden Handwork is a beat reporter for Oregon Ducks on SI. Caden graduated from Michigan State University with a B.A. in Journalism. He has previous experience writing NBA, NFL, MLB, and College Football content for FanSided as a Contributor. He is also written as a contributor for the Detroit Lions FanSided site, the SideLion Report. At Michigan State, Caden covered several MSU athletic events for Impact 89 FM, Spartan Sports Report, and Spartans Illustrated. He has covered Michigan State Basketball in the Champions Classic in Chicago and has covered Spartan Hockey in the last two NCAA Tournaments.
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