SUNSET BEACH,
NORTH CAROLINA
South of historic Wilmington,
North Carolina, and just north of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, lies the
beautiful coastal village of
Sunset Beach. Officially incorporated in 1963,
Sunset Beach has been a quietly kept secret of natives and dedicated beach
lovers. Over the decades, it has remained a wholesome, family-oriented community
and was ranked as the #1 barrier island on the North Carolina coast by Duke
University. Sunset Beach is three miles long and is
the quietest of the three south-facing North Carolina barrier islands, commonly
referred to as the South Brunswick Islands. In order to get to the island,
travelers must slow down and wait to cross the one-lane wood and steel bridge,
possibly the
only functioning pontoon bridge on the East Coast.
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The wide, gently sloping, white sand beaches and pristine sand dunes
are a natural habitat for nesting Loggerhead Sea Turtles and other
wildlife. Enjoy the relaxed pace of this beautiful island for yourself.
You'll fall in love with the tranquilty and natural setting of this peaceful
island delight.
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Make sure that your visit to Sunset Beach includes a stop at the Kindred
Spirit Mailbox on Bird Island. Bird Island is a 1300 acre Coastal Reserve
on the west side of Sunset Beach. It was once a separate island, but in the
1990's the inlet was closed by natural causes, so now it's just a short walk
along the Sunset Beach shoreline at the west end. Notebooks, pens and pencils
are kept in the mailbox for visitors to share their thoughts, poems, prayers and
ideas. During the summer months, locals organize informal tours of Bird Island.
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The Sea Trail Medical Complex, as well as the Sunset Beach police and fire
departments are conveniently located adjacent to Sea Trail. The Village
at Sunset Beach offers Food Lion, Walgreens, CVS/pharmacy, banking, restaurants
and more and is easily accessible from Sea Trail. Locals and visitors frequent
the wide array of dining establishments in nearby Shallotte,
Ocean Isle Beach and Calabash,
"The Seafood Capital of the World".
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POPULATION
Sunset Beach 2,200
Brunswick County 95,000
CLIMATE
Average Air Temperature 74°
Average Water Temperature 69°
Overcast Days 49
Rainy Days 29
Days of Sunshine 287
Average Rainfall 50"
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