Located at the southern end of North Carolina’s coast, these islands’ distinct draws and personalities invite the whole family to customize vacation memories to their own interests.
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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.
Beyond the Beach: Brunswick Islands
Chances are, one of our southern barrier islands — Bald Head, Oak, Holden, Ocean Isle, or Sunset — has been your beach for years. Look beyond the sand and surf, and you’ll find charming villages, acres of nature, and signature fried seafood, generations in the making.
The Sunset Inn is a Home Away From Home
A lifelong dream brought Dave Nelson to Sunset Beach, where his charming bed and breakfast offers a home and a family for visitors to the island.
Bird Island’s Mailbox Holds Letters to the Sea
Like a message in a bottle, the notes inside the seaside mailbox at Bird Island contain the stories and secrets of those who seek a spiritual connection.
Kindred Spirit Mailbox Serves as Symbol of Hope on Bird Island
Over the span of decades, thousands have made pilgrimage to the Kindred Spirit. All different walks of life have penned heartfelt notes in the mailbox's journals, but one message rings clearest above all else: Love endures.
Peach Cream Pie
Make this fruit-filled confection with fresh peaches from your local farmer’s market.
Sunset Beach Bridge: The Little Bridge that Could
A new 65-foot tall concrete bridge across the Intracoastal Waterway will be more convenient for anyone heading to or from Sunset Beach, but many miss the floating bridge that swung for the last time in 2010.
