Neighbourhood highlights
Named #4 of the top 21 beaches in the world by National Geographic, the quaint town of Sunset Beach, North Carolina is known for it's spectacular views and abundant wildlife. It is 15 minutes from North Myrtle Beach and 10 minutes from Ocean Isle Beach. Sunset Beach is a proud member of the North Carolina Birding Trail and home to the Ingram Planetarium. Guests will enjoy unique seasonal events and festivals in the nearby Brunswick Islands, Myrtle Beach and Wilmington North Carolina.
Some of our nearby attractions are listed below. Please enjoy your dream vacation in Sunset Beach.
Summertide Adventure Tours (11 min away)
Kayak tours in the Sunset Beach and Ocean Isle Beach coastal areas.
301 Shoreline Drive
Sunset Beach, North Carolina 28468
Julie's Bike Rentals (2 mins away)
One stop shop for all your beach equipment rentals.
2 West Main St.
Sunset Beach, NC 28468
Inlet Point Plantation
Saddle up and have a blast at Inlet Point Plantation, featuring horse rentals and riding for every kind of adventure enthusiast! Our mission is to make sure that you have a great time with one of our amazing, beautiful horses on a peaceful tour though the plantation.
5800 Little River Neck Road
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
Shallotte River Swamp Park (11 min away)
Zipline Tours, Aerial Adventure Park and Swamp Boat Eco-Tours.
5550 Watts Rd.
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Sea Trail Golf Club
Three distinctly different signature courses to choose from!
75A Clubhouse Rd.
Sunset Beach, NC 28468
Ocean Isle Fishing Center (10 min away)
The Ocean Isle Fishing Center is a one-stop-shop for guaranteed quality and fun.
65 Causeway Drive
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Entertainment
Ingram Planetarium
Discover the universe at Ingram Planetarium! Enjoy state-of-the-art high definition digital projection and surround-sound systems in the 85-seat SciDome Sky Theater. Watch entertaining and educational programs about space exploration and astronomy. Sit back and enjoy laser music shows. Have fun with the interactive exhibits in the Paul Dennis Science Hall; during summer weekdays, attend free noon programs.
7625 High Market Street
Sunset Beach, NC 28468
Planet Fun (17 min away)
Planet Fun is Brunswick County’s Largest Family Entertainment Center offering 32 Lanes of Bowling, 2 –Story Laser Tag Arena, 9-Hole Cosmic Mini Golf Course, Redemption Arcade, Soft Playground, Pro Shop & the Home of Starz Grille Family Restaurant.
349 Whiteville Rd NW
Shallotte, NC 28459
Museum of Coastal Carolina
It's the mission of the Ocean Isle Museum Foundation, Inc. to stimulate the general public’s interest in and understanding of the natural science, environment, and cultural history of the coastal region of the Carolinas, as well as a broader understanding of our earth, our solar system, and our universe, by providing quality educational features for both the public and school students through activities and exhibits..
21 East Second Street
Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina 28469
Brunswick County Bowling Center (15 min away)
The Brunswick County Bowling Center is the fun place to bowl!
630 Village Rd SW
South Brunswick, NC 28470
Ripley's Aquarium
Plan your next event at the aquarium, have a magical wedding reception, an amazing birthday party, or a one of a kind catered event.
1110 Celebrity Circle
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Entertainment near Sunset Beach, NC
Restaurants
Boundary House Restaurant
Join us for an award-winning dining experience representing the freshest in coastal cuisine. We take great pride in the quality of our items. Enjoy superlative food in a fascinating setting of rich wood, granite and suspended lifeboats!
1045 River Road
Calabash, North Carolina 28467
Sugar Shack
Sugar Shack features authentic Jamaican home cooking (yes, the chef/owner is Jamaican) in a colorful, intimate setting about a mile from the beach. Amid greenery, tropical artwork and floral table coverings, recorded reggae music adds a lively island feel, while live music is offered on weekends. Closed for the winter season.
1609 Hale Beach Rd SW
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Grapevine Restaurant & Lounge
Welcome to the Grapevine. Our Goal is to make you a regular. To accomplish this, we combine excellent service and value with great food, drinks and fun in a comfortable atmosphere. Our menu is influenced by the countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, with a splash of Calabash. Closed Mondays.
9991 Beach Drive Southwest
Calabash, NC 28467
Fibber McGees
Rich Dobkin opened his Irish pub, Fibber McGee's, in Sunset Beach, NC. Rich had been vacationing here for about eight years and couldn't find any smoke-free establishments to have a late night drink, so he decided to move here and open one. We have high quality food with a full menu, wonderful atmosphere, a great location with live music on weekends
1780 Queen Anne #1
Sunset Beach, NC 28468