Situated on our southernmost shoreline, you’ll find North Carolina’s Brunswick Islands. Many families return to these barrier-island beaches year after year to enjoy the region’s laid-back vibe and signature seafood. Up for exploring? Try a lighthouse climb, sea turtle walk or round of golf.

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  • 6 Beaches on 5 Barrier Islands
  • “North Carolina’s Golf Coast”
  • Safe Haven Movie Locations
  • “Old Baldy” and Oak Island Lighthouses
  • Home of Calabash-Style Seafood
  • Bald Head Island Conservancy

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Winter 61°
Spring 75°
Summer 90°
Fall 78°

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U.S. Route 17
U.S. Route 421
Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR)

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See Sites from Critically Acclaimed Movies Filmed in North Carolina

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Serene Yoga Destinations to Stay and Namaste

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Escape to North Carolina’s Family-Friendly Southern Beaches

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Discover Your Favorite Brunswick Islands Getaway

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See the Sites Where ‘Safe Haven’ Filmed

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Stop and Smell the Flowers this Spring with Insider Danielle Merritts

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5 Offseason Beach Trips

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Freshly hatched loggerhead sea turtles heading to the ocean. The Ocean Isle Beach Sea Turtle Protection Organization volunteers use red lights to help guide the babies to the water. #oceanislebeach #visitnc #brunswickislands #oibstpo #naturenc #clpicks #outaboutnc #hey_ihadtosnapthat

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Brunswick Islands: A Seafood, Wildlife and History Vacation

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Where the Road Ends, Adventure Begins: Feel Renewed by These Places to Travel by Ferry

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new bike who dis 🚴🏼‍♀️ #thatswhatseashed

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Relax at These Tranquil Spots on the Coast

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Cotton candy skies during sunrise at the Sunset Beach Pier #sunsetbeach #sunsetbeachnc #visitsunsetbeachnc #northcarolina #visitnc #onlyinnorthcarolina #naturalnorthcarolina #ipulledoverforthis #ipoft #canon #teamcanon #mycanonstory #canonfanphoto #canonphotography #nature #naturephotography #sunrise #ocean #atlanticocean #beach #cottoncandysky

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Oak Island Nature Center

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Have you seen us at the creek? Our conservation team collected samples from Bald Head Creek this week to examine how environmental factors affect changes in water quality over a 24-hour period. Sunlight and tidal stages are two factors that can have an impact on water temperature, pH, and the amount of oxygen in the water. ☀️ #environmentalscience #baldheadisland #creek #discovernc #nccoast #sharingnature #ncbrunswickislands #oldbaldy

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A Taste of Calabash

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7 Bucket-List Phenomena

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Oak Island Fishing Charters

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Another gorgeous day at Bald Head Island 🌞 #islandlife #baldheadisland #bikes #oldbadlylighthouse #visitnc #brunswickislands #nchome #greatpeople #family #discover_carolinas #WECT #nikond7200 #nikon #tamron #withmytamron

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Offshore Fishing From the North Carolina Coast

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