Bald Head Island, NC

Travel Guide

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A tower, a forest, and a field.
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Where to stay in Bald Head Island

Find the best Bald Head Island areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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Flora's Bluff

While Flora's Bluff might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bay Beach and Oak Island Lighthouse.

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Middle Island Plantation

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

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East Beach

While there might not be top attractions in East Beach, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bay Beach and Bald Head Island Lighthouse.

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West Beach

When in West Beach, you can plan a visit to Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Bald Head Island Visitors Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

The Sand Dunes

The Sand Dunes

2 out of 5
133 Fort Fisher Blvd S Kure Beach NC
The price is AED 288 per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
AED 288
AED 337 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Kure Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (826 reviews)
"Excellent stay and location!!"

Reviewed on 12 October 2026

The Sand Dunes
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

3.5 out of 5
1 Harper Avenue Carolina Beach NC
The price is AED 569 per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
AED 569
AED 643 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Expensive as heck for ocean front off season! Staff was very nice. Hot breakfast bar was amazing lots of choices and the sweet ladies were always making sure it’s full. all the staff were very helpful especially about tidbits on parking and the area. Room was clean but putting the coffee maker in ..."

Reviewed on 11 October 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Pirates Cove

Pirates Cove

2 out of 5
701 North Lake Park Blvd Carolina Beach NC
The price is AED 422 per night from Oct 13 to Oct 14
AED 422
AED 477 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach ...
Pirates Cove
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OCEAN FRONT! SUPER CLEAN - see reviews!!! w/PRIVATE boardwalk beach access!

OCEAN FRONT! SUPER CLEAN - see reviews!!! w/PRIVATE boardwalk beach access!

Carolina Beach NC
Book a stay at this beach condo in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (558 reviews)
"Everything was great and the host was there to greet us when we arrived to show us around"

Reviewed on 11 October 2026

OCEAN FRONT! SUPER CLEAN - see reviews!!! w/PRIVATE boardwalk beach access!
Private Heated Pool and Hot Tub, across the street from the ocean!

Private Heated Pool and Hot Tub, across the street from the ocean!

Oak Island NC
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Oak Island. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Oak Island Beach and The Reserve ...
Private Heated Pool and Hot Tub, across the street from the ocean!
Ocean Dunes by Carolina Retreats

Ocean Dunes by Carolina Retreats

3 out of 5
2121 Surfrider Ct Kure Beach NC
Stay at this condo in Kure Beach. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Coquina Outcrop ...
Ocean Dunes by Carolina Retreats
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Stay near popular Bald Head Island attractions

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Bald Head Island Lighthouse

8.4/10 (30 reviews)
Learn about the local history of Bald Head Island when you spend time at Bald Head Island Lighthouse. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
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