< PreviousHOLDEN BEACH PIER Recently purchased by the Town of Holden Beach, plans are underway to upgrade the pier and other onsite public facilities such as concessions and beach access. OAK ISLAND PIER Rebuilt in 2019, the pier is complete with a pier house with a bait and tackle store, restaurant, and coffee shop. OCEAN CREST PIER Also located on Oak Island, the pier has a full line tackle shop and onsite weather station. A restaurant adjoins the pier. OCEAN ISLE BEACH PIER An Ocean Isle family favorite, the pier has bait and tackle as well as an arcade, grill room, and ice cream shop. SUNSET BEACH PIER A 900-foot stretch into ocean, the pier has a snack bar, tackle shop and is fully handicap accessible with free scooter chairs. 20 WHAT KIND OF FISH STORIES WILL YOU TELL?Fishing is our way of life. It’s our pleasure, too. When you live in a place that includes the “Seafood Capital of the World,” you know a thing or two about where to find and bring in the best catch. But we’re also known for amazing sportfishing. Ask any local and they’ll be happy to give a bit of advice. What’s your pleasure? You can simply claim your spot on the beach, plant your rod holder in the sand, and spend a glorious day casting into the surf for red drum, blue fish, whiting, or flounder, depending how their running. Cast a bait net and you’re a self- sufficient fishing marvel. Want to get a little farther out? The five fishing piers on our barrier islands stretch hundreds of feet out into the bountiful ocean. There’s no limit to the conversation with locals and other visitors. Choose one and make a day of it. Fishing passes vary. For exciting blue water adventure, our local charter captains can get you on the fish. You’ll find larger charters with the speed for deep sea adventure 45 miles out in the Gulf Stream as well as custom skiffs for inshore fishing in the marsh creeks and inlets. These guides know the species and the weather conditions to make the most of your half- or whole-day trip while trolling, bottom fishing, or casting for big game fish. If you have your own boat, you’ll find plenty of public access ramps with parking throughout our towns, and private marinas offer slip rentals and fueling. For the ideal fishing vacation, tie up your boat on your private dock at a rental home with canal or marsh-side access. Whether fishing is your passion or just an excuse to be on the water, we promise you’ll reel in great memories day after day. 800.795.7263 | NCBRUNSWICK.COM 21 FOR THE CURRENT TIDE CHART GO TO WWW.NCBRUNSWICK.COM/THINGS-TO-DO/BEACHES/TIDE-CHART22 YOUR TABLE IS READY. “ There are wonderful places to dine and memories to be made!” -Angela, 10 visits to NC’s Brunswick Islands 800.795.7263 | NCBRUNSWICK.COM 23 Sip, savor, share, repeat. Raise your glass—whether craft beer or tropical umbrella drink—to the seafood capital of the world. Find your culinary bliss in fresh catches from the ocean, inlets, and bountiful salt creeks. Fresh-picked produce from local Carolina farms and fields are all lovingly prepared and fussed over to perfection. Here, in NC’s Brunswick Islands, we’re passionate about good food. Discover why our Calabash Shrimp is declared world famous and our oysters are the pearl of the East Coast. See how we raise good ol’ Eastern Carolina barbecue to a mighty fine art form. Then, pair them all with our local wines, a flight of craft beer, or our Carolina sweet tea. Whether you indulge at one of dozens of waterfront bistros or bring your market catch back to your beach house to feed your flock, nobody leaves the table hungry. DIG IN.24 MIND IF I TAKE THAT LAST HUSH PUPPY? Come hungry. Is it the salt air that makes us hungry? Or just the amazing food that calls us back for more? Whether you arrive at your favorite restaurant by boat, on foot, or in an SUV filled with family, you’re about to experience one of the Brunswick Islands’ most coveted vacation traditions—big helpings of freshly prepared food, served with warm and gracious hospitality from hush puppy starters to decadent desserts. Yes, we have a famous little town heralded as “The Seafood Capital of the World,” but there’s no limit to the cuisine offerings throughout the area—Asian, Mexican, Italian, Barbecue, Burgers—oh, who are we kidding? We’re here for the seafood! It’s best served with a frosty cold drink while overlooking the Atlantic, the Intracoastal, the Cape Fear River or beneath oak trees beside green fairways. Some of our restaurants even start their seafood preparation before dawn when they send out their own boats to pull in the freshest catch. And then there’s world-famous Calabash style seafood—seafood prepared in the style that originated in the 1930’s along the docks of its namesake town. What makes it so special that it’s now imitated all over the world? We take fresh shrimp, fish, oysters, clams, and crabs, fuss over them with a feather-light batter, drop them into a sizzling fryer for a hot second, and, voila, you have a puffy, flakey taste of fresh and salty heaven. Calabash style isn’t Calabash unless it’s served in mega portions. And for purists, Calabash seafood isn’t Calabash unless it comes from its Brunswick Islands home. There’s no substitute for authenticity. Mornings at the beach should come with fresh- brewed coffee, tea, or other eye-openers. Our coffee shops are amazing and range from those that boast fancy barista wizards to coffee/surf shops that send you out with a good cup of joe and a few surf tips. For something liquid a little later in the day, you’ll find a winery, breweries, taprooms, and wine bars. Don’t miss the North Carolina Oyster Festival each October or any of the other festival celebrations throughout the year. There are always new tastes to try and old favorites to enjoy while you listen to music, explore arts and crafts, or try a carnival game. Have you worked up an appetite yet? We’re ready to serve. 800.795.7263 | NCBRUNSWICK.COM 2526 DON’T FORGET YOUR STICKS! Visit www.NCBrunswickGolf.com to request a free Golf Guide or more information. 800.795.7263 | NCBRUNSWICK.COM 27 For the love of the game. North Carolina’s Brunswick Islands enjoys a rich golf tradition. With 30 championship courses by renowned course architects like Arnold Palmer, Rees Jones, Dan Maples, Willard Byrd, Tim Cate, and Fred Couples, it doesn’t take long to understand why this place has been crowned North Carolina’s Golf Coast. (And if this isn’t enough to keep you busy, there are 80 more courses within an hour’s drive.) It’s hard to keep your head down when there’s scenery like this to enjoy—a picturesque coastal landscape of ocean dunes, waterways, salt marshes, and forests. You’ll find 120 miles of sweeping emerald fairways including classic St. Andrews-style links courses, along with genteel but deceptively tricky Southern classic courses. Not to brag, but we’re masters at hosting golf buddy outings, family and couples play, or a child’s first taste of the game—in a low-key setting that many prefer to the Grand Strand down the road. No matter your skill level, there’s no better way to hone your skills than in a place where the love of the game is celebrated with every round.Golf Courses Bald Head Island Club. 18 holes Bald Head Island, NC 910.457.7310 72685574.3143MiniVerde®YesNoGeorge Cobb/ Tim Cate Brunswick Plantation Resort and Golf. 27 holes 380 Brunswick Dr. NW, Calabash, NC 1.800.332.8576 • 910.685.7979 72696773.2135Champion Bermuda YesYesWillard Byrd/ Clyde Johnston Cape Fear National at Brunswick Forest. 18 holes 1281 Cape Fear National Dr., Leland, NC 910.383.3283 • 1.888.342.3622 72713074.8140BermudaYesNoTim Cate Carolina National Golf Club. 27 holes 1643 Goley Hewett Rd. SE, Bolivia, NC 910.755.5200 • 1.888.200.6455 72701774.4141Champion Bermuda YesYesFred Couples/ Gene Bates Carolina Shores Golf & Country Club. 18 holes 99 Carolina Shores Dr., Calabash, NC 910.579.2181 • 855.371.0367 72678371.8135BermudaYesNoTom Jackson Compass Pointe Golf Club. 18 holes 2405 The Pointe Club Dr., Leland, NC 910.777.7766 72708574.4138Champion Bermuda YesNoRick Robbins Crow Creek. 18 holes 490 S. Crow Creek Dr., Calabash, NC 910.287.3081 • 1.877.287.3081 72724174.9138V8 BentYesYesRick Robbins The Lakes Country Club. 18 holes 591 South Shore Dr., Boiling Spring Lakes, NC 910.845.2625 72669272.9129BermudaNoNoEd Riccoboni Leopard’s Chase Golf Club. 18 holes 6330 Castlebrook Way, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 910.579.5577 • 1.800.233.1801 72715574.3140L-93 BentYesYesTim Cate The Links at Brick Landing. 18 holes 1882 Goose Creek Rd SW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 910.754.7600 71658672.0135Sunday Ultra-Dwarf Bermuda YesNoMike Brazeal Lion’s Paw Golf Links. 18 holes 351 Ocean Ridge Pkwy., Ocean Isle Beach, NC 910.287.1703 • 1.800.233.1801 72700374132MiniVerde®YesYesWillard Byrd Lockwood Folly Country Club. 18 holes 19 Clubhouse Dr. SW, Holden Beach, NC 910.842.5666 • 1.877.562.9663 Magnolia Greens Golf Course. 27 holes 1800 Tommy Jacobs Dr., Leland, NC 910.383.0999 72712774.7140Champion Bermuda YesNoTom Jackson 72683673.6140Sunday Ultra-Dwarf Bermuda YesYesWillard Byrd 28 NC’S BRUNSWICK ISLANDS VACATION GUIDE. 800.795.7263 | NCBRUNSWICK.COM 29 Meadowlands Golf Club. 18 holes 1000 Meadowlands Tr., Calabash, NC 910.287.7529 72705474132TifEagleYesYesWillard Byrd Oak Island Golf Club. 18 holes 928 Caswell Beach Rd., Caswell Beach, NC 910.278.5275 • 1.800.278.5275 72672073.1131TifEagleYesYesGeorge Cobb Oak Island Par 3 Golf. 18 holes 4188 Vanessa Dr., Oak Island, NC 910.454.0905 54195152.3-Sunday Ultra-Dwarf Bermuda NoNo– Olde Fort Golf Club. 18 holes 3189 River Rd. SE, Winnabow, NC 910.371.9940 72640069.6112BermudaNoNoRaeford Trask Oyster Bay Golf Links. 18 holes 614 Lakeshore Dr., Sunset Beach, NC 910.579.3528 • 1.800.697.8372 70668572.1136BermudaYesYesDan Maples Panther’s Run Golf Links. 18 holes 351 Ocean Ridge Pkwy., Ocean Isle Beach, NC 910.287.1703 • 1.800.233.1801 72708973.7140TifEagleYesYesTim Cate The Pearl Golf Links. 27 holes 1300 Pearl Blvd., Calabash, NC 910.579.8132 • 1.888.947.3275 73704172.9137MiniVerde®YesYesDan Maples Rivers Edge Golf Club. 18 holes 2000 Arnold Palmer Dr., Shallotte, NC 910.755.3434 • 1.877.RIVER.18 72697572.7142Sunday Ultra-Dwarf Bermuda YesYesArnold Palmer Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club. 27 holes 800 N. Sandpiper Club Dr., Sunset Beach, NC 910.579.9120 • 1.800.356.5827 Sand / Piper Piper / Bay Bay / Sand 71 72 71 6504 6746 6518 71.2 72.6 71.6 127 133 135 Bermuda Bermuda Bermuda Yes Yes Yes No No No Dan Maples Dan Maples Dan Maples Sea Trail. 54 holes 75A Clubhouse Rd., Sunset Beach, NC 910.287.1122 Jones Byrd Maples 72 72 72 6754 6658 6384 73.2 72.6 72 138 129 138 Champion Bermuda Bermuda Bent Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Rees Jones Willard Byrd Dan Maples Thistle Golf Club. 27 holes 1815 Olde Thistle Club Rd., Sunset Beach, NC 910.444.2500 • 1.800.571.6710 S/C C/M M/S 71 72 72 6373 6616 6494 70.8 72.2 71.6 132 131 133 TifEagle TifEagle TifEagle Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Tim Cate Tim Cate Tim Cate Tiger’s Eye Golf Links. 18 holes 360 Ocean Ridge Pkwy., Ocean Isle Beach, NC 910.287.7227 • 1.800.233.1801 72701473.3141TifEagleYesYesTim CateNext >