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2026 Bald Head Island Scenic Spots Guide

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Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park

There’s an ocean of adventures waiting for visitors at the Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park. Featuring a full range of entertainment options including a water park, mini golf course, go karts, arcade, and so much more, veritably every visitor...

A fenced in Yard on Wrightsville Beach's...

5 min. walk to Beach Access #9, with access to Surf Zone on Wrightsville Beach, at the surf club a trendy private club venue for weddings and events. Walking distance to local grocery, ice cream shop, eateries, bars, and local stores! 10 min. walk...

  • Wrightsville Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
The Windstar Hotel at Carolina Beach

No worries, no deadlines, no meetings – just fun, rest, and relaxation await when you join us at The Windstar Hotel at Carolina Beach. After waking up to a free continental breakfast, you can bask in the sun beside our spacious pool and...

PERFECT GETAWAY: RIGHT ON THE BEACH!!

Recently modernized 2 bedroom, 2 bath Wrightsville Beach duplex that's right on the beach! Open floor plan joins living area, dining area, and kitchen into a comfortable entertaining space. Seating for 6+ in the dining area. Flat screen LCD TV's in...

  • Wrightsville Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
The Fudgeboat

The Fudgeboat in Carolina Beach is a beloved sweet shop that's been delighting visitors and locals alike since 2004. Located adjacent to the Carolina Beach Boardwalk, this charming, family-owned candy store is hard to miss, especially with its...

Bald Head Woods

But despite being an instrumental component to the island's very existence, and a protector against erosion and storms, Bald Head Woods serves a more visible role as a fun, outdoor destination for visitors to enjoy off the beach. A popular spot with...

Bald Head Historic Island Tours works in conjunction with the Old Baldy Foundation to introduce Cape Fear vacationers to the historic Bald Head Island, or “Old Baldy” lighthouse. Located on a 10-acre site on the secluded Bald Head...

There's a reason why the wild terrain of Bald Head Island and its surrounding islands remains distinctively wild, and the primary responsibility of retaining this native nature is in the hands of the local Bald Head Island Conservancy. Overseeing a...

Take a trip back in time and embark on an exploration of one of the East Coast’s oldest lighthouses with a visit to “Old Baldy,” or more formally, the Bald Head Island Lighthouse. Located on the western heart of Bald Head Island...

The Kent Mitchell Nature Trail gives Bald Head Island visitors a chance to experience a natural slice of barrier island life that cuts through the perfectly preserved 800 acre maritime forest. Located on the southern edge of the island, and jetting...

Boasting an incredible location surrounded by water, and an arsenal of amenities just waiting to be enjoyed by vacationers, the Shoals Club is easily one of the most unique and accommodating community clubs on Bald Head Island. With fun and active...

The "Cape Fear Station" community is a collection of homes and estates with a variety of settings from oceanfront locations tucked behind the sand dunes to wooded sites that are virtually hidden beneath the towering oaks of the maritime forest. All...