Sunset Beach, North Carolina

The name says it all about this relaxing and scenic seaside treasure, which is only a short drive from Kingfish Bay. Sunset Beach is a small beach town that sits partially on a barrier island accessible only by bridge or boat. Visitors cross the Intracoastal Waterway via the Sunset Beach Bridge to an island paradise that features towering dunes, white sand beaches, the inviting waters of the Atlantic Ocean and lots of natural beauty.

Voted One of the World’s Best Beaches!

Much of the area surrounding Sunset Beach consists of protected wildlife sanctuaries, including the wetlands and woodlands along the Sunset Beach Birding Trail. Sunset Beach Park offers hiking, biking and other recreational activities, and a short trip to the Bird Island Reserve is perfect for beachcombers, bird-watchers and nature-lovers. Boating, kayaking, paddle boarding and golf are great ways to enjoy the great outdoors.

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A Nature-Lover’s Paradise

The Kingfish Bay Oceanfront Clubhouse allows residents to enjoy all the perks of beach living in a private setting. Located just 5 miles from Kingfish Bay, the clubhouse offers everything you need for a fun day at the beach, and the ideal spot to watch the sun set over Sunset Beach’s towering dunes and white sand beaches. Other attractions include the old Sunset Beach Pontoon Bridge, the Ingram Planetarium, and the Turtle Sanctuary.

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Dining

  • Backstreet Cafe
  • Crabby Oddwaters
  • Fibber McGee’s
  • Piper’s Restaurant
  • Sarah’s Kitchen
  • Twin Lakes Seafood
  • La Cucina
  • Las Palmeras
  • Roberto’s

Things To Do

  • Ingram Planetarium
  • Sunset Beach Swing Bridge
  • Bird Island
  • The Turtle Sanctuary
  • Town Park
  • Sunset Beach Pier
  • Light House Water Sports
  • River Swamp Zipline & Tours
  • Coastal Carolina Museum
  • Silver Coast Winery