Beach Path

You're invited!

Come explore our island beaches and coastal towns. Learn more

Beaches

Six beaches on five islands

Find the perfect beach for you! Learn more

Drone shot of the Oak Island Lighthouse Last lighthouse built in North Carolina

Lighthouses to climb

NC's Brunswick Islands is home to two lighthouses. Learn more

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Enjoy some family time

Our family friendly beaches offer fun for kids of all ages. Learn more

Scallops at Jinks Creek Waterfront Grille on Ocean Isle Beach

Waterfront Dining

Dine where the view is as good as the food. Learn more

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Tradition and enjoyment from kid to adult!

– Robert, 15 visits

NC's Brunswick Islands: 

one destination, multiple locations.

Welcome to North Carolina’s Brunswick Islands. For generations, beachgoers have been visiting this storied stretch of shoreline, creating lifelong memories filled with sun, sand, and seafood. Visitors come for the inviting charm of our barrier islands and coastal towns, expansive and pristine beaches, temperate seasons, authentic coastal cuisine and unique attractions – everything you need for a beach vacation you'll treasure for years to come.

View of Holden Beach from the bridge

Holden Beach
Ocean Crest Fishing Pier on Oak Island

Oak Island
Oak Island Lighthouse on Caswell Beach

Caswell Beach
Old Baldy Lighthouse Oldest Lighthouse in North Carolina

Bald Head Island
Kayak in the Brunswick River in Leland

Leland
Live entertainment while dining in Shallotte

Shallotte
View of Southport Yacht Basin

Southport
Calabash waterfront

Calabash
St Philips Church at Brunswick Town

The Mainland
Sunset Beach Gazebo and Beach Access

Sunset Beach
View of Ocean Isle Beach from the Ocean Isle Beach Bridge

Ocean Isle Beach

Islands & Towns

Travel & Maps

Things to do inland and on the islands

 

There is never a shortage of fun and memorable things to see and do when you visit the beaches and maritime towns of the Brunswick Islands. No matter what you choose to do – by water, land or sky – these exciting attractions will have you and your family enjoying every minute of your stay. Plan your trip

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There is plenty to do...these islands never disappoint!

– Mary, 4 visits

Children playing in the ocean

Beaches
Children at the touch tank at the Museum of Coastal Carolina on Ocean Isle Beach

Things To Do With Kids
Waterfront restaurant in Calabash

Restaurants
Brunswick County beach vacation rental homes at dusk

Places To Stay
Foursome on Rivers Edge Golf Club's 9th green.

Golf
All Things To Do

What's happening

Featured Events

Jan 19

Martin Luther King, Jr. Program and March

Jan 19, 2025

Downtown Southport

The annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. memorial march returns to Southport on...

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Event Calendar

Beach Blog

Only in NC’s Brunswick Islands Experiences

North Carolina’s Brunswick Islands offers a vacation unlike any other. Its wide-open beaches and charming coastal towns welcome visitors to engage in a range of new experiences, from climbing atop a historic...

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sun peeking through a pier over the ocean

Beach Blog

Happy New Year

New Year’s Resolutions, Brunswick Islands Style!

Welcome the New Year by trading in post-holiday blues for ocean views in North Carolina’s Brunswick Islands. Those looking to get away while staying on track with their resolutions for 2025 can do so with ease in the Brunswick Islands. With...

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See what brings people back year after year.

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Peaceful and relaxing. When I'm here, it feels like I'm home.

– Genie, 5+ years of visiting

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