I love sandy beaches and this one's my favorite…read more Sunset Beach is quiet, serene and home to my beloved 'Kindred Spirits mailbox', Wind Phone(Google it, you won't be disappointed) & Bird Island Preserve. One of the cleanest beaches I've been to, it's great for beach combing. The kid in you would rejoice if you love shells :) Important: There are no lifeguards on duty so please don't stay late after sunset. Although it can get extremely chilly and windy during cold seasons, it is a must-visit for people of all ages, especially families with kids. Free parking is limited and sometimes impossible to find during peak seasons so recommend going there early.

This was the third year (2026) in a row we vacationed at Sunset Beach. The beach parking rules have…read morechanged three times in the three years we have been there. And NOT for the better. Golf carts are regularly used to access the beach (for people and beach equipment) and the parking rules have become increasingly restrictive. Payment by kiosk or a parking permit is mandatory for beach access parking, adding to the expense of staying here. Additionally, police are harassing golf cart users for not following state car rules for going two or three blocks to the beach. Ridiculous. Seriously considering going elsewhere next summer.

No free parking anywhere…read more Instantly got a ticket. Tried to pay on app which failed. Oak Island escalated the ticket to $50. Still trying to resolve. Better choose a more visitor friendly community.

Beautiful beach with great views, a place to just chill out and take it all in…read more Awesome ocean view with beautiful beaches.

too many restrictions ie sunshades metal shovels house are…read moretoo close together only one convenience store that doesnt have anything good and they charge double one way in and out takes forever to travel bridge drivers suck every where I good gift shop. splash not enough golf kart rentals too much litter I've been here twice in 6-7 years and it's much much worse

Parked our car in front of the house for 10 min to carry my families bags in for a retreat and drop…read morethem off. With in the 10 min the lady that was driving back and forth to ticket cars gave me a $50 fine. She also tried to take an old lady that parked to unload her luggage, but we happen to see her and stop her . Liberal North Carolina stay away go to South Carolina Myrtle Beach !!

Great small park with a pier to enjoy the intercoastal waters. You must park and walk down to it…read moreand it gets kinda crowded at times especially during a nice sunset. Most of the time you'll probably have it to yourself though. Just head to the very northern end of OIB to find it. It's great place to sit and relax with a book if you need a change from the beach, just bring a chair with you. Overall a great hidden gem of OIB.

Wonderful 2 Bedroom/ 2 Bathroom Condo one block from the beach! 1 Minute walk to the beach and it…read morealso has a seasonal pool which was great for the kids. Within walking distance to Oak Island Subs, Dairy Queen, grocery store, etc. We will definitely be back!

This is a typical North Carolina coastal fishing pier. Nice place to waste an afternoon or two. The…read morefolks who run it came down from the western piedmont area several years ago - they run the pier and a small convience store just down the road - nice, friendly folks. Tried the chili dog here, and was more than a little surprised. It was very, very good - maybe even better than its better known competitor on the causeway, and the FF here are decent. as well. Neat place, neat folks.

We park at the pier. Most days you can guarantee a parking spot and the pier provides some shade…read more There are sections under the pier that families "claim" for the day and the pier structure is great for hanging hammocks! The pier and cafe owners are seasonally turned over (at least it seems), which is disappointing. The spot could be cute and convenient for visitors.

What a wonderful find while driving around after a great lunch. A calm and peaceful place where…read moreyou can watch the water and the wildlife, enjoy gentle breezes and relax in one of the many swings or benches located in the park. It is obvious that there are a lot of community volunteers that take a lot of pride in this park and make sure it is maintained. My wife said there were even fresh cut flowers in the ladies room. We ended up spending time here twice during our vacation at Myrtle Beach and I can't imagine ever coming this way again and not spending time here. The park has clean restrooms, a picnic pavilion and a playground area as well. It is popular with people for walking their dogs but it was never crowded with people or dogs when we were there. There is an observation walkway/dock over the water and a boat/fishing dock that rises and falls with the tide. There were a few fishermen using the dock as well as fishing from the Intracoastal Waterway bank each time we visited. There is a small parking lot with some additional parking nearby. There was plenty of parking when we visited.

Can't say enough about how disappointed we were with our stay at a Hobbs property in Holden Beach…read more The particulars are too lengthy, but the highlights are that they do not list things in their listings that would prevent people from renting if they knew. They left off a big one for us and just played dumb when we asked why it was never communicated. We also had issues with linens at the home they supply and they never resolved the issue. I called them 4 times. I finally gave up because it was turning the trip into something very negative S They just blamed the contractor they use to supply the linens and made no effort to confirm it was resolved. Worst of all is that I tried to post a negative review about the home we stayed in on their site and they prevented it from showing up on their site. (Once upon a Tide). We gave it one star due to our issues with Hobbs and also some other problems with the home. I have to say, this was probably my worst overall experience from renting from a vacation rental company that I have experienced in over 20 years of renting homes this way. I would advise you to stay away completely. We have had much better experiences with individual home owners and a few of the other rental agencies in that same area.

We truly like our little house but it needs some TLC! Hazel has been in a twisted situation…read morealready! The cleaning lady took a break! The towels were all left in a bag, last year they were placed hanging in the bathroom. The glass top table clearly hadn't been cleaned with Windex for possibly months if not longer. The toilet paper forget it we bring our own...the bushes need cutting back again to see to pull out in traffic. The stairs and wooden walkway are getting more than sketchy...we love Chuck. He haunts the house! Mildew or mold from Hazel? Lots of sneezing going on and stuffy noses...we think the air ducts perhaps? Crazy about our porch. Wish 10 days were an option! The beach is wonderful where we were located! Nobody across the street! Didn't see flying termites swallowing the tele this year! Yay! Till next year!Not fond of changing or stripping my own 3k sheets! We flew our big kites and fished and played with each other! It is possible to hear your neighbors and your neighbors hear you! Someone before us left sand in the tub...I like that retro tub like you wouldn't believe!

Great park! Lots of courts for tennis and pickleball. I checked out the dog parks. One for small…read moreand large dogs. And I found a nice area to throw the ball deep for the pooch which he loved. This park well Maintained and clean. This is a beautiful park with many options.

If you've just had more than enough beach, or perhaps you live here and are looking for something…read moreelse to occupy the kids, Ocean Isle Beach Park. The park includes tennis and pickleball courts, baseball fields, an outdoor amphitheater, basketball and a huge soccer field. The playground looked like fun and I couldn't get a picture without including kids so that's not shared here. Lots of parking, lots of activities. [Review 13989 overall, 1311 of 2020, number 2629 in North Carolina.]