Ocean Isle Beach, Sunset Beach and Holden Beach, NC

The South Brunswick Islands include three beach areas that are perfectly suited to family vacations. Unique to Sunset Beach is a walk through Mad Inlet to Bird Island, where endangered species thrive and you can leave a message in the "Kindred Spirits" mailbox. On the mainland are shopping centers, grocery stores, small boutiques, dining, golf and the Ingram Planetarium. Ocean Isle Beach is larger, with more amenties and includes an ocean museum. The huge N.C. Oyster Festival is held here every October. Holden Beach has a fishing pier and numerous activities, shops and specialty stores.

Inland is Shallotte with shopping malls, a movie theater and the North Carolina Welcome Center. South of Sunset Beach is Calabash, the "Seafood Capital of the World," known for its seafood restaurants since the late 1940s. Deep-sea fishing boats are docked in town waiting to take you on adventure cruises. Golf is a favorite pastime in this area, with courses around every bend. Welcome to the South Brunswick Islands! We know you'll love it here.

Beginning at 10 AM you can enjoy crafts by local vendors, a kids area, barbecue and tastings of Brunswick stew. Vote for your favorite and see if it is the winner of the title of best Brunswick stew around. Music begins at noon and there is also a pool competition. Bring...read more

This festival, sponsored by the Greater Holden Beach Merchants Association, is Holden Beach's way of welcoming the return of spring. Arts and crafts and food abound and music emanates from the Pavilion while huge kites fly overhead. The kids' activity area includes bouncy rides and free activities. There is a horseshoe tournament as well...read more