Sunset Beach, NC News and Events

If you will be in Sunset Beach, North Carolina between October and December, you will find plenty of festive events and activities to put you in the holiday spirit. Our little town is full of good cheer as we enjoy some of the best weather of the year. Many of our sh... View the full post »

Myrtle Beach is just 40 minutes from Sunset Beach, just beyond the NC/SC border. There you will find a whole new world of restaurants, activities, shows, music, bars and much more. We get it ... Sunset Beach is a small town! Maybe your family or friends are ... View the full post »

We bet you didn't know that Sunset Beach is a premiere golf vacation destination! There are over 30 golf courses located super close to our fabulous Sunset Vacations rentals, so you can have your beach and golf it, too! Here you will find championship, award-winni... View the full post »

Are there dinosaurs among us?  If you are going to spot an alligator in North Carolina, it's most likely to be in an area like Sunset Beach! They don't like cooler temperatures up North (it limits their ability to reproduce, eat, and grow), but o... View the full post »

Fall is a great time to visit Sunset Beach, NC.  The mosquitoes have abated. Most of the tourists have gone home. Our turtles are on the move from their nests. And the sun, while still very much a part of our daily lives, is not quite as unrelenting. Vacation ren... View the full post »

Time to get reel!  The ocean, creeks and inlets around Sunset Beach, NC are known for great fishing. There are several ways to get your hook in the water, and fall is a great time to try your luck. So take a break from work, school, and life. Book yourself a vaca... View the full post »

Would climbing a lighthouse complete your ideal beach vacation? You are in luck, because a quick day trip to Bald Head Island will check this item off your bucket list. Located on a quiet barrier island off the coast of Southport, you can get there in under... View the full post »

Bringing the family to Sunset Beach?  Here is your perfect checklist of family-friendly activities that will keep your crew entertained and happy (without totally busting your vacation budget). What does family-friendly mean to you? We have selected activities th... View the full post »

What do you look for in a vacation rental?  It's time. You are finally sitting down at your computer, looking for a vacation house. This is a big deal! After all, you know how much coordination goes into finding the time to take off work ... school ... L... View the full post »

The sleepy little town of Calabash is located just 10 minutes from our office here at Sunset Vacations. Calabash is one of our favorite spots to eat, shop and explore, and we will tell you all about it here in this blog! Your guide to a day out in Calabash start... View the full post »

Ghosts abound in the Brunswick Islands, even if you aren't visiting on Halloween! The beaches and towns in and around Sunset Beach, North Carolina have seen their share of bloodshed, wars, sunken ships, pirates battling for booty, murders and lost treasure. This histo... View the full post »

This blog was updated January 2022 for content and accuracy.  The best part of vacation is the opportunity to dine at delicious, local restaurants. The areas around Sunset Beach, NC sure do deliver! Our crew at Sunset Vacations wants to tell ... View the full post »

Cabana. This simple word evokes indulgent images of cool ocean breezes, frosty drinks and sandy toes digging for the cold sand underneath the hot surface. Perhaps some chilled grapes and soft music to accompany your relaxing beach day in the shade. But wait.... caban... View the full post »

Adults only!  Are you headed to Sunset Beach with your significant other? Or maybe you rented a beach house with a fantastic group of fun friends? Perhaps you have the kids in tow, but you made the intelligent decision to bring Grandma or an older teenager along ... View the full post »

Shopping is the perfect activity to add to your Sunset Beach vacation itinerary. Get out of the heat (or rain, if it’s that sort of a day), purchase gifts for your dog sitter or babysitter, and get a good taste for the local, southern flavor of the Sunset Beac... View the full post »