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26 Best and Fun Things To Do In Sunset Beach, North Carolina


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Sunset Beach, located in North Carolina, is known for having one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. No trip to the state is complete without a visit to this beach, which provides a chance to soak in the stunning ocean views and relish the outdoors.

There are several things to do in Sunset Beach, including hiking, fishing, and birding. The beach is also great for sunbathing and catching some rays.

You can explore the town by bike or by foot, take in some of its many festivals, or watch one of its many surf contests. Sunset Beach is also home to several museums that are worth visiting, including the Ingram Planetarium.

Keep reading to discover our list of the best and most fun things to do in Sunset Beach, North Carolina

The 26 Most Popular Things To Do In Sunset Beach, North Carolina

26. Brantley Island

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

25. Sunset Beach Bridge

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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Location: 101 Sunset Blvd N Sunset Beach NC

24. Calabash Waterfront Park

3.7 ★★★★☆ (7 reviews)

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Location: Calabash NC

23. Hog Inlet

4.4 ★★★★☆ (7 reviews)

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22. Pure Markets at Sunset Beach Park

3.8 ★★★★☆ (11 reviews)

Location: 206 Sunset Blvd N Sunset Beach NC

Web Address:   http://thepuremarkets.com/

21. Waties Island, South Carolina

4.9 ★★★★★ (12 reviews)

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20. Bald Beach

4.6 ★★★★★ (25 reviews)

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19. Little River Inlet

4.7 ★★★★★ (31 reviews)

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18. Carolinas Coastal Adventure Tours

5.0 ★★★★★ (35 reviews)

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Location: CCAT Tours Mobile Office 2000 Sommersett Road SW Ocean Isle Beach NC

Tel:  910 880 1943

Web Address:   http://ccattours.com/

17. Silver Coast Winery

4.6 ★★★★★ (98 reviews)

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Location: 6680 Barbeque Road NW Ocean Isle Beach NC

Tel:  910 287 2800

Web Address:   http://silvercoastwinery.com/

16. Carl Bazemore Bird Walk

4.4 ★★★★☆ (103 reviews)

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Location: Sunset Beach NC

Web Address:   http://sunsetvision.org/

15. Crow Creek Golf Club

4.0 ★★★★☆ (121 reviews)

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Location: 490 S Crow Creek Dr Calabash NC

Tel:  910 287 3081

Web Address:   http://crowcreekgolf.com/

14. Tiger’s Eye Golf Links

3.8 ★★★★☆ (143 reviews)

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Location: 360 Ocean Ridge Pkwy SW Ocean Isle Beach NC

Tel:  800 233 1801

Web Address:   https://bigcatsgolf.com/tigers-eye/

13. Cherry Grove Point

4.8 ★★★★★ (155 reviews)

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12. Panther’s Run Golf Links

3.4 ★★★☆☆ (160 reviews)

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Location: 351 Ocean Ridge Pkwy SW Ocean Isle Beach NC

Tel:  910 287 1717

Web Address:   http://big-cats.com/

11. Leopard’s Chase Golf Links

3.6 ★★★★☆ (165 reviews)

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Location: 6330 Castlebrook Way SW Sunset Beach NC

Tel:  910 579 5577

Web Address:   http://big-cats.com/

10. The Swamp Park- Zip Line and ATV Center

4.9 ★★★★★ (920 reviews)

Location: 5550 Watts Road SW Ocean Isle Beach NC

Tel:  910 687 6100

Web Address:   http://swamppark.com/

Our Top picks

9. Old Bridge Historical Society

5.0 ★★★★★ (8 reviews)

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Location: 109 Shoreline Dr W Sunset Beach NC

Tel:  910 363 6585

Web Address:   http://theoldbridge.org/

8. Bird Island

5.0 ★★★★★ (21 reviews)

7. Ingram Planetarium

4.5 ★★★★★ (72 reviews)

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Location: 7625 High Market Street Sunset Beach NC

Tel:  910 575 0033

Web Address:   http://museumplanetarium.org/

6. The Pearl Golf Course

4.1 ★★★★☆ (296 reviews)

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Location: 1300 Pearl Blvd SW Calabash NC

Tel:  888 947 3275

Web Address:   http://thepearlgolf.com/

5. Bird Island Reserve

4.8 ★★★★★ (389 reviews)

Location: 8468 Bay Street Sunset Beach NC

Tel:  910 962 2998

Web Address:   http://deq.nc.gov/coastalreserve

4. Kindred Spirit Mailbox

4.9 ★★★★★ (390 reviews)

Location: Sunset Beach NC

Web Address:   http://atlasobscura.com/places/kindred-spirit-mailbox

3. Oyster Bay Golf Links

4.0 ★★★★☆ (647 reviews)

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Location: 614 Lakeshore Dr Sunset Beach NC

Tel:  910 579 3528

Web Address:   http://legendsgolf.com/

2. Sunset Beach Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (762 reviews)

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Location: 206 Sunset Blvd N Sunset Beach NC

Web Address:   http://sunsetbeachnc.gov/index.asp

1. Sunset Beach Fishing Pier

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,838 reviews)

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Location: 101 W Main Street Sunset Beach NC

Tel:  910 579 6630

Web Address:   http://sunsetbeachpier.com/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Sunset Beach, North Carolina! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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