Sunset Beach Cabanas delivers, sets up, and takes down on the beach. Prices vary—cabana rentals around $350, umbrellas and chairs available too. www.sunsetbeachcabanas.com

Yes, and you don’t need a permit from Town Hall for a beach ceremony. Public access points can be used, though other public beach-goers may walk through. Many wedding planners offer full packages starting around $299. Sunset Beach Cabanas offers tent rentals for events.

Turtles do nest on Sunset Beach, NC. The Turtle Watch Program monitors nests, relocates nests if needed, and assists hatchlings. They can be found online or at local craft fairs raising money for the program with raffles and merchandise. Found nests on the beach are often marked with stakes and roped off for the turtles’ shelter and safety.

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Newish! In 2010, a new bridge (the Mannon C. Gore Bridge) replaced the old 1961 swing bridge. The original bridge is now a museum you can visit. There is an annual Strawberry and Wine Festival at Sunset Beach Town Park to raise money and awareness of the historical bridge. Many vendors attend by popping up tents and offering their goods.

Dogs are allowed on leash before 9AM and after 6PM during peak season (the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day). Off-season, dogs are allowed on leash all day. Just make sure to scoop the poop and dispose of your trash.

No. Also, no camping allowed on the beach. But there are other unique local options to check out like the Kindred Spirit Mailbox and Bird Island.

Hunter Gibbes. He has created over 500 impressive and fun sand mazes on the beach since 2005. So cool to see from above or watching people from your canopy’s shade.

Yes, parking is $10 all day. You can fish. And, you can take a walk on the pier after ordering your breakfast or lunch or snack. Just make sure to bring cash.

If you’re looking for something on the beach, homes can be in the millions. A house a quick trip over the bridge towards US 17 is average $350,000. People continue finding Sunset Beach very attractive and population is rising with more real estate being built all of the time.

Yes! Most of the people living year round have retired to the area and have families from out of town visiting the beach and the local communities. There are no life guards posted at regular intervals on the beach as other places.

Yes! And, cabanas and umbrellas and carts. Check out Sunset Beach Cabanas!

Not on the beach, but there are nearby campgrounds where you can pop up a tent or bring an RV.

Sunset Beach Pier. Or, charter boats out of Calabash and other nearby intracoastal spots.

The Town Park is a beautiful view of the intracoastal with swings and tree shade and picnic tables. No slides or playground equipment. But, there is a nearby park with a playground, a dog park, baseball fields, An exercise trail inland at Ocean Isle only a few minutes from Sunset Beach, NC.