Sunset Beach, NC

Sunset Beach sits at the southern edge of North Carolina's Brunswick County, just minutes from the South Carolina state line. With around 4,200 year-round residents, it offers a relaxed, small-town coastal atmosphere that avoids the heavy commercial crowds of other beach destinations. The community is split between a quiet barrier island bordered by the Atlantic and the Intracoastal Waterway, and a mainland side filled with residential neighborhoods, golf courses, and everyday conveniences.

Locals cherish the town's preserved history and easygoing pace. The beloved old swing bridge that once connected the island to the mainland now serves as a community museum, celebrating the town's mid-century roots. Whether you want to spend your mornings strolling the wide beaches or enjoy a quiet neighborhood on the mainland, Sunset Beach provides a peaceful lifestyle within an easy drive of both Wilmington and Myrtle Beach.