Bald Head Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A pier extending into a calm sea at dusk with a sunset sky.
A tower, a forest, and a field.
A beach at sunset with two people holding hands, a calm sea, and distant houses.
A beach with two people standing near the water's edge during sunset.
An aerial view of a coastal town with a curved shoreline, a lighthouse, and a large body of water.

Our guide on where to stay in Bald Head Island

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South Beach

South Beach might not have many top sights, but Bay Beach and Oak Island Lighthouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Flora's Bluff

Though Flora's Bluff may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bay Beach and Oak Island Lighthouse.

Middle Island Plantation

Middle Island Plantation might not have many top sights, but Bay Beach and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

East Beach

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Beach and surrounding area, you can visit Bay Beach and Bald Head Island Lighthouse.

West Beach

Though West Beach may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Bald Head Island Visitors Center.

Panoramic Ocean Views - Close to BHI Club and Shops - Two New Golf Carts

Panoramic Ocean Views - Close to BHI Club and Shops - Two New Golf Carts

Bald Head Island NC
Stay at this beach villa in Bald Head Island. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities and tennis courts. Popular attractions Bald Head Island Lighthouse and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (105 reviews)
"Have stayed multiple times with this host! They are always great! Clean, accurate listing, wonderful to work with. Beautiful home in great location! Always prompt responses. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Panoramic Ocean Views - Close to BHI Club and Shops - Two New Golf Carts
Welcome to the Mermaid villa - Your perfect retreat!

Welcome to the Mermaid villa - Your perfect retreat!

Bald Head Island NC
Stay at this holiday home in Bald Head Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Smith Island ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
"The property was nice with great views of the ocean. We are an elderly couple and a bit disappointed that there was only one chair in the den since we do not sit well on soft sofas. That would not matter to most people. Interesting decor."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Welcome to the Mermaid villa - Your perfect retreat!
Carolina Moonshine @ BHI !!Sparkle & Shine On @ BHI Marina

Carolina Moonshine @ BHI !!Sparkle & Shine On @ BHI Marina

Bald Head Island NC
Stay at this cottage in Bald Head Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, tennis courts and patios. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ...
10/10 Exceptional! (231 reviews)
"The cottage was clean and the host very helpful"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Carolina Moonshine @ BHI !!Sparkle & Shine On @ BHI Marina
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Panoramic Ocean Views - Close to BHI Club and Shops - Two New Golf Carts

Panoramic Ocean Views - Close to BHI Club and Shops - Two New Golf Carts

Bald Head Island NC
Stay at this beach villa in Bald Head Island. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities and tennis courts. Popular attractions Bald Head Island Lighthouse and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (105 reviews)
"Have stayed multiple times with this host! They are always great! Clean, accurate listing, wonderful to work with. Beautiful home in great location! Always prompt responses. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Panoramic Ocean Views - Close to BHI Club and Shops - Two New Golf Carts
Welcome to the Mermaid villa - Your perfect retreat!

Welcome to the Mermaid villa - Your perfect retreat!

Bald Head Island NC
Stay at this holiday home in Bald Head Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Smith Island ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
"The property was nice with great views of the ocean. We are an elderly couple and a bit disappointed that there was only one chair in the den since we do not sit well on soft sofas. That would not matter to most people. Interesting decor."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Welcome to the Mermaid villa - Your perfect retreat!
Carolina Moonshine @ BHI !!Sparkle & Shine On @ BHI Marina

Carolina Moonshine @ BHI !!Sparkle & Shine On @ BHI Marina

Bald Head Island NC
Stay at this cottage in Bald Head Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, tennis courts and patios. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ...
10/10 Exceptional! (231 reviews)
"The cottage was clean and the host very helpful"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Carolina Moonshine @ BHI !!Sparkle & Shine On @ BHI Marina
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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