When you cross the bridge onto Sunset Beach, all of your cares seem to melt away. The pace slows, the coastal breezes welcome you, and the everyday world feels a little farther behind. It’s the beginning of a getaway where you can leave your worries behind and simply enjoy being at the beach.

Sometimes two nights just aren’t quite enough. Give yourself three nights at Sunset Beach and suddenly there’s time to settle in, explore a little, and still have a whole day when you don’t have to do much of anything.

When people think of a beach vacation, they often picture long summer days, swimsuits, and afternoons spent soaking up the sun. But at Sunset Beach, the arrival of fall doesn’t mean beach season is over, it simply offers a new way to enjoy the coast.

A Late Summer Getaway to Sunset Beach, NC There’s something special about late summer at Sunset Beach. The days are still warm, the ocean is inviting, and the pace of island life seems to slow down