Sunset Beach Rental Guide

Sunset Beach is a seaside town in North Carolina which was so named because of the extraordinarily beautiful sunrises and sunsets viewable across the Atlantic Ocean/. If watching sunrises and sunsets is one of your most favorite things to do in the world, you need to come to Sunset Beach and experience it for yourself. But this location boasts more than just these sunrises and sunsets. It is also abundant with beautiful white sand beaches and tourism spots that makes it a perfect destination for travelers and visitors.

This oceanfront town found in Brunswick County of North Carolina, USA had a population of 1824 people in the year 2000. Naturally, this number has already grown by now. With 5.8 square miles total area and 12.31 percent of it being water, this place is perfect for beach lovers.

You can access the inland mostly by car but for more remote areas, the mode of transportation is by riding a bicycle or by walking barefoot. The Intracoastal Waterway can be traveled either by boat or kayak. These are both available for rent from various shops.

One of the main livelihoods for the locals is tourism. And thats a good thing for all travelers because you can be assured of being properly taken-care of and having your needs addressed when you visit Sunset Beach.  You dont need to worry about where to stay as well, there are plenty of Sunset Beach vacation home rentals by owner, ranging from homes to comfy cottages. Check out these condo rentals in Sunset Beach by owner or these apartment rentals.

There are many things to do on this beautiful destination including visiting one of its most popular and unique sites called the Bird Island, a secluded and undeveloped barrier island which is connected to Sunset Beach and can be reached by boat or via land travel either by walking or biking along the beach. Bird Island is popular for its beautiful shorelines, forest and marshlands which are homes and nesting places for endangered and rare species of birds. You can also find loggerhead turtles and purple sandpipers on Bird Island. Wonderful golf courses are also available inland of Sunset Beach. Check these golf vacation rentals by owner. If youre vacationing with pets, you might also want to check out these pet-friendly vacation rentals.

Another must-see is the Ingram Planetarium, especially if you are travelling with family as there are lots of family activities you can enjoy there. The SciDome HD Digital Sky Theater is one of the great features of the Planetarium. It allows you to see the planets up close, right in your face. A state-of-the-art facility with a 40-foot dome, youll definitely feel close to heaven here. Can there be a more perfect place for kids to enjoy?

If you want to bring home memorabilia and gifts for friends and families, The Galaxy Gift Shop in the Planetarium offers a lot of things to choose from.

When you talk about Sunset Beach, you can never forget to mention its popular bridge called Pontoon Bridge. It is an iconic bridge since it was built in 1958 and has served the inhabitants by linking the mainland and the island. This bridge which opened only on an hourly and occasional basis has been a great help to its residents for about 50 years until it was recently replaced by a new bridge.

Sunset Beach is a great place to enjoy a relaxing and fun-filled vacation with your loved ones and families. With its captivating beauty and exotic scenery, it is going to be an unforgettable vacation indeed.

Other nearby regions you might also want to visit are Ashville, Blowing Rock, and Carolina Beach among others.