Brunswick Islands, North Carolina
Ocean Isle & Sunset Beach Vacation Rentals
Ocean Isle Beach and Sunset Beach are neighboring islands at the southern end of North Carolina's coast, close to the South Carolina line. We manage 1 home here. Book direct with our local team and skip the booking-site fees.
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1 Home to Choose From
- Sunset Beach
- From $225 / night
Pins show approximate locations. Exact addresses are shared after booking.
Local knowledge
About Ocean Isle & Sunset Beach
Ocean Isle Beach and Sunset Beach are quiet, family-friendly islands at the southern end of North Carolina's coast, a few miles apart.
Sunset Beach is home to the Kindred Spirit Mailbox, out on undeveloped Bird Island, and Ocean Isle has the Museum of Coastal Carolina. Myrtle Beach's shows and attractions are under an hour south.
Summer is beach season, and every October the N.C. Oyster Festival comes to Ocean Isle Beach.
Why Stay in Ocean Isle & Sunset Beach
Kindred Spirit Mailbox
A mailbox in the dunes on Bird Island, about a mile and a half down the beach from Sunset Beach's 40th Street access. Leave a note in the journals inside.
Bird Island
An undeveloped, state-protected island next to Sunset Beach, reached on foot along the sand.
Museum of Coastal Carolina
A natural history museum in Ocean Isle Beach with a touch tank and saltwater aquariums.
Ingram Planetarium
Star shows on a 40-foot dome in Sunset Beach, run alongside the museum.
Sunset Beach Pier
The island's fishing pier, for casting a line or a sunset walk.
Know before you go
Ocean Isle & Sunset Beach Right Now
Forecast
Veterans DayPartly Sunny74°F
TonightPartly Cloudy56°F
ThursdaySunny76°F
Thursday NightMostly Clear46°F
Tides
Today
- Low 2:00 am0.1 ft
- High 8:16 am5.3 ft
- Low 2:39 pm0.4 ft
- High 8:22 pm4.1 ft
Thursday
- Low 2:38 am0.3 ft
- High 8:56 am5.1 ft
- Low 3:17 pm0.5 ft
- High 9:00 pm3.9 ft
Sunrise 6:43 am Sunset 5:14 pm
Beach Parking
Ocean Isle Beach
Paid April 1 to October 31, 9 am to 5 pm. Free outside those hours and November to March.
Paid April 1 to October 31, 9 am to 5 pm.
Rates change each year; check posted signs or the official site.
Beach safety: rip currents are the biggest risk on this coast. Swim near a lifeguard, check the beach flags, and if you're caught in a current, swim parallel to shore until you're out of it.
What's on
Events in Ocean Isle & Sunset Beach
Events to Look Forward To
- Jun–Jul
N.C. 4th of July Festival
About nine days, late June through July 4
North Carolina's official Fourth of July festival, in Southport since 1972: a parade, a flotilla and fireworks over the river.
- Oct
N.C. Oyster Festival
Every October, at Town Center Park
Oyster shucking and eating contests and live music, a tradition since 1978.
Dates change, so check with the organizer before you book. The full calendar is at Brunswick Islands events.