Things to Do in
Sunset Beach NC
Sunset Beach Local Attractions
planning your dream vacation in Sunset Beach.
Outdoor Adventure
Summertide Adventure Tours Sunset Beach Drum Circle
Kayak tours in the Sunset Beach and Ocean Isle Beach coastal areas.
- 7227 Beach Dr SW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
- (910) 833-2418
- www.summertidetours.com
Julie’s Bike Rentals
One stop shop for all your beach equipment rentals.
Inlet Point Plantation
Saddle up and have a blast at Inlet Point Plantation, featuring horse rentals and riding for every kind of adventure enthusiast! Our mission is to make sure that you have a great time with one of our amazing, beautiful horses on a peaceful tour though the plantation.
Shallotte River Swamp Park
Zipline Tours, Aerial Adventure Park and Swamp Boat Eco-Tours.
TourH20
Pontoon Tours. Offering a range of tour options as well as transportation to Bald Head Island from Southport Marina.
Golf
Sea Trail Golf Club
Three distinctly different signature courses to choose from!
Brunswick Plantation Golf Resort
The 27 holes of championship layout golf on Azalea, Dogwood, and Magnolia courses provide a challenging and enjoyable experience for avid golfers and beginners. Perfect Bermuda grass greens all year.
Panther’s Run Golf Links
In Panther’s Run, Architect Tim Cate created a spectacular layout that winds its way throughout a massive and pristine nature preserve. Featuring generous landing areas and immaculately manicured MiniVerde greens installed in 2010, Panther’s Run blends modern course architecture and a breathtaking natural setting into a seamless fusion of design and nature, creating a truly new breed of golf course.
Magnolia Greens Golf Plantation
Magnolia Greens Golf Course, situated within Magnolia Greens Golf Plantation, is located along US Highway 17, approximately five miles south of Wilmington, NC, in northern Brunswick County. This outstanding, twenty-seven hole, public golf facility opened for play in 1998.
Oak Island Golf Club
The Oak Island Golf Club welcomes you to a coastal Carolina golfing experience. Golfers from Wilmington, North Carolina (just 30 minutes north) regularly enjoy the outstanding conditions here in Caswell Beach.
Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club
In the heart of the relaxed community of Sunset Beach, NC. Sandpiper Bay Golf is a locals favorite.
Fishing and Water Sports
Hurricane Fleet
Enjoy Myrtle Beach charter fishing trips, deep sea fishing, and dolphin cruises. Hurricane Fleet serves North Myrtle Beach, Little River and Wrightsville Beach.
- 9975 Nance St, Calabash, NC 28467
- (843) 249-3571
- www.hurricanefleet.com
Sunset Beach Pier
The southernmost fishing pier in North Carolina.
Entertainment
Ingram Planetarium
Discover the universe at Ingram Planetarium! Enjoy state-of-the-art high definition digital projection and surround-sound systems in the 85-seat SciDome Sky Theater. Watch entertaining and educational programs about space exploration and astronomy. Sit back and enjoy laser music shows. Have fun with the interactive exhibits in the Paul Dennis Science Hall; during summer weekdays, attend free noon programs.
Museum of Coastal Carolina
It’s the mission of the Ocean Isle Museum Foundation, Inc. to stimulate the general public’s interest in and understanding of the natural science, environment, and cultural history of the coastal region of the Carolinas, as well as a broader understanding of our earth, our solar system, and our universe, by providing quality educational features for both the public and school students through activities and exhibits..
Battleship NORTH CAROLINA
USS North Carolina (BB-55) was the lead ship of North Carolina-class battleships and the fourth warship in the U.S. Navy to be named in honor of the State of North Carolina.
The Carolina Opry and Good Vibrations
The award-winning show blends two hours of critically acclaimed music, comedy, and dance in a 2,200-seat theater with state-of-the-art lighting and sound.
North Carolina Aquarium At Fort Fisher
Welcome to the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, located in Kure Beach, NC at the mouth of the Cape Fear River. Visitors journey along “The Waters of the Cape Fear” – from freshwater streams and swamps, to coastline habitats, reefs and the open ocean. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day).
House of Blues Myrtle Beach
The very first House of Blues opened its doors in a converted historical house in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1992 and is home to live music, original folk art, and delta-inspired cuisine. The House of Blues is dedicated to educating and celebrating the history of Southern Culture and African American artistic contributions to music and art.
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
Surrender to an age of bravery and honor and witness epic battles of steel and steed during our ALL-NEW SHOW. From ringside seats, discover a feast of the eyes and appetite with more action, more fun & more excitement than ever before.
Odell Williamson Auditorium
Built by the citizens of Brunswick County North Carolina exists for the multipurpose educational and cultural enrichment of the community.
Ripley’s Aquarium
Plan your next event at the aquarium, have a magical wedding reception, an amazing birthday party, or a one of a kind catered event.
Myrtle Beach Pelicans
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans are a minor league baseball team in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. They are a Class A Advanced team in the Carolina League and the franchise is currently the farm team of the Texas Rangers.
Restaurants
Oak & Palm
Waterfront dining in Sunset Beach.
Le Volte Oceanfront Dining & Venue
Le Volte is an elegant coastal Italian steak and seafood destination where refined hospitality, exceptional cuisine, and memorable experiences come together.
- 417 W 2nd St, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
- (910) 575-5988
- www.levolteoceanfrontdining.com
Boundary House Restaurant
Join us for an award-winning dining experience representing the freshest in coastal cuisine. We take great pride in the quality of our items. Enjoy superlative food in a fascinating setting of rich wood, granite and suspended lifeboats!
Sugar Shack
Sugar Shack features authentic Jamaican home cooking (yes, the chef/owner is Jamaican) in a colorful, intimate setting about a mile from the beach. Amid greenery, tropical artwork and floral table coverings, recorded reggae music adds a lively island feel, while live music is offered on weekends. Closed for the winter season.
Grapevine Restaurant & Lounge
Welcome to the Grapevine. Our Goal is to make you a regular. To accomplish this, we combine excellent service and value with great food, drinks and fun in a comfortable atmosphere. Our menu is influenced by the countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, with a splash of Calabash. Closed Mondays.
Inlet View Bar & Grill
Inlet View Bar & Grill is a scenic, 3-story bar and grill on the Intracoastal Waterway in the Ocean Isle area. Enjoy Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner or a cocktail in our full-service bar. Hours are seasonal.
Fibber McGees
Rich Dobkin opened his Irish pub, Fibber McGee’s, in Sunset Beach, NC. Rich had been vacationing here for about eight years and couldn’t find any smoke-free establishments to have a late night drink, so he decided to move here and open one. We have high quality food with a full menu, wonderful atmosphere, a great location with live music an the weekends.
Shopping
Pelican Bookstore
A beloved bookstore in Sunset Beach! Specializing in books people really want to read, especially at the beach!
Sunset River Marketplace
Sunset River Marketplace is a vibrant exciting gallery located in the historic fishing village of Calabash, North Carolina. The uber-creative space invites artists and collectors to explore the displays that make up 10,000-plus square feet of fine arts and crafts.
Callahan’s of Calabash Nautical Gifts
Calabash, North Carolina is famous for its seafood. But for many people who visit Myrtle Beach and for residents of the area, the town is just as famous for Callahan’s of Calabash, the sprawling gift shop that has occupied the same prominent corner in the heart of Calabash for more than 30 years.
Sheltered Treasures Thrift Shop
Raising money to support Providence Home, The Brunswick County Emergency Teen Shelter
CIS Thrift Shop Sunset Beach
Nell’s Closet
Welcome to Nell’s Closet & Fine Consignment – two upscale shops in Calabash, NC, brimming with clothing labels you love. Stop in for great deals, personal service and the best treasure hunt in Brunswick County. “Where Fabulous Meets Affordable.”
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