Bald Head Island

Bald Head Island is the ultimate coastal North Carolina escape and can only be reached by ferry from the seaside town of Southport, America's Happiest Seaside Town. Families interested in vacations homes and investment property on the barrier islands may find Bald Head Island a dream come true. The island has all the luxury, convenience and amenities of a vacation resort - including a highly-acclaimed seaside golf course. Board the 20-minute passenger ferry for the two mile trip across the Cape Fear River. You’ll be greeted by Old Baldy, the state’s oldest standing lighthouse, which welcomes residents and visitors to the 12,000-acre island. Bald Head Island is the pride and joy of North Carolina coastal communities. 

There are no bridges to the mainland, so passenger ferries or private vessels are the only transportation to and from this, the southernmost of North Carolina's cape islands. Once you arrive, you may never want to leave the island haven. Dominated by 14 miles of pristine beaches, maritime forest preserves and salt marshes - you’ll find it to be a tranquil setting carefully designed and built to incorporate and enhance the island's natural beauty and essence. Bald Island Island is the epitome of coastal living in one of the top places to live in North Carolina.

You won’t find automobiles on Bald Head Island. Golf carts and bikes are the way folks get to and from their luxury beach homes. Kayaks and canoes are popular water toys on the island. Bald Head Island has 14 miles of beaches, as well as the maritime forest with its walking trails, await hikers eager to explore. From the dogwoods and cedars to tropical palms and live oaks - all loaded with wildlife - there is always something new to discover here in the northernmost subtropical environment on the East Coast. Alligators share the natural habitat and you'll find nearly 200 species of birds to observe. There are also plenty of deer, dolphins, foxes, and all sizes and types of fish as well as loggerhead turtles - which nest here annually.

BALD HEAD ISLAND AMENITIES

• Access to Island Limited to Ferry and Private Watercraft
• Full Service Deepwater Marina
• 14 Miles of Private Beach
• Bald Head Island Country Club
  • World-Class 18 Hole Golf Course designed by Tim Cate
• Beach Clubhouse
  • The Grille and The Palms Restaurants
  • Poolside Grill
• • 25-Yard Swimming Pool with Slide
  • Aquatics Center
  • Fitness Center
• Four Tennis Courts
• Walking Paths and Trails

Why not choose to live on a barrier island in the North Carolina coastal communities? It's miles away from the stress of the world yet close enough to be there, if you need to. Once on the island, transportation is limited to golf carts, bicycles and pedestrian traffic.  There are plenty of places to shop on the island, from island boutiques to one-of-a-kind gift shops where you can purchase artwork and jewelry as well as clothing - and even furniture. Restaurants ranging from deli sandwiches to fancy fare are also never far away, no matter where you happen to wander on the island. 

The Bald Head Island Country Club is on the southwestern end of the island, at the junction of the Atlantic Ocean and the Cape Fear River. Due to the way the seashore lines its eastern, southern and western sides, Bald Head Island's geography presents the unusual phenomenon of allowing the sun to both rise and set over the Atlantic Ocean here. The Shoals Club lies nearly three miles to the southeast, almost completely surrounded by beachfront. Here are some of the island’s other attractions:

• Bald Head Island Conservancy
• Bald Head Woods Coastal Preserve
• Delphina Cantina and Mojos on the Harbor (Restaurants)
• Old Baldy Lighthouse & Museum
• Riverside Adventure Co.
• The Common at Cape Fear Station (Park)

Residences range from cozy two-bedroom cozy cottages or forest hideaways to magnificent resort-style properties expansive enough to accommodate families and other groups, including vacation rentals. There are over 800 luxury beach homes on the island, each with its own unique character and appeal. Accommodations vary but can include beach access, fireplaces, hot tubs, lofts, one or more 4-6 passenger golf carts, outdoor showers, pet-friendly accommodations, and WiFi. The average home price is in the $600k's, an all time low making it a great time to buy. 

If you plan to live here year-round, the closest and best public schools serving Bald Head Island are Southport Elementary, South Brunswick Middle, and South Brunswick High School.