With 10 distinct beaches and communities, NC’s Brunswick Islands offers a draw for every sort of visitor. A Sunset Beach resident shares her personal favorites of each.
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A Seafood Guide to Southport’s Waterfront
Grilled, fried, or broiled, here’s where to find a fishy feast — plus post-dinner ice cream — in this Brunswick County waterfront town.
Shell Fishing for Sea Biscuits
In the off-season, empty beaches along our coastline hold a new wonder: Brunswick County waters stir up floral-embellished fossils from the ocean floor and deliver them to the shore.
Your Guide to Brunswick County’s River Towns
Add a little variety to your beach days! Here’s where to explore small downtowns, eat Calabash-style seafood, paddle, and uncover local history along the water.
Growing a Sense of Place at the North Carolina Rice Festival
A rice festival in Brunswick County celebrates the crop that once thrived along our coast while reconnecting descendants of enslaved people with their past.
Where Oaks Meet Sea: A Week on Oak Island
Whether you prefer a seaside snooze, a beach adventure, or a historic tour, three itineraries will help you plan the perfect vacation at your home away from home on this beautiful barrier island.
A Fisherman’s Muse
Ramona came to Dean Dosher as a kind of daydream, so he built her from memory and vintage parts. Now, when he pilots her along the Lockwood Folly River, the journey is a homecoming and a discovery.
Our State Quiz: Fresh Catch
North Carolina’s commercial fishermen work year-round to bring coastal delights from the ocean to your plate.
Indigo Farms in Calabash
Sam Bellamy grew up tending to the animals on his family’s farm in Brunswick County, but it’s his passion for nurturing plants — and people — that has flourished.
