Brunswick County NC Beaches

Sunset Beach sits at the southern tip of Brunswick County and made National Geographic's list of the 21 Best Beaches In The World, wide, quiet, and known for wildlife, home to the Kindred Spirit Mailbox where visitors leave and read notes. Just east, Ocean Isle Beach offers that same laid-back island feel with a bit more going on, with plenty of rental homes and easy beach access. Holden Beach is nine miles of oceanfront, with the Intracoastal Waterway running along its back side for boating, paddleboarding, or biking.

Oak Island is the largest beach community in Brunswick County, with more than 10 miles of uncrowded shoreline and over 40 public beach access points, plus an active sea turtle nesting program and education center. Caswell Beach, the quietest of the six, sits on the eastern end of Oak Island and is home to the Oak Island Lighthouse, guiding sailors since 1958 and the newest lighthouse in North Carolina. Bald Head Island is the most unique, reachable only by passenger ferry from Southport, no cars allowed, covered in maritime forest with some of the most untouched beaches in the state.

Whether you're looking for a quiet getaway or an island with a little more energy, Brunswick County has a beach that fits. If you're thinking about making the move from a visitor to a resident, get in touch and I'd love to help you find the right spot to call home.