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.
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.
North Carolina’s River Lighthouses
They may not have the cachet of the iconic light stations, but these river lighthouses were just as important in aiding navigation to and from our state’s ports.
A Southport Showstopper
For a couple in Brunswick County, turning their house into a home became quite the production. Now, its welcoming front porch sets the stage for neighborly visits.
Southport’s Spirit Guide
Fascinated by spooky stories, haunted histories, and macabre happenings from her hometown’s past, a former history major with a background in theater introduces groups to the ghosts of Southport.
Safe Passage on the Intracoastal Waterway
Commercial and recreational vessels cruise a watery highway of natural and dredged channels, with one face toward the land and the other toward the ocean.
9 Dock & Dine Restaurants on the Carolina Coast
After a day on the water, boaters step off the dock and into these waterfront restaurants for savory seafood, ice-cold drinks, and some of the best views on the coast.
Home Ports: North Carolina’s Boat Towns
Our boat towns are beloved by sailors and powerboaters, cruisers and trawlers. And the best part of all: Every one of these classic boat towns is just as hospitable to folks who don’t know port from starboard. Welcome aboard.
