Are golf carts allowed at ocean Isle?

According to state law, golf carts are only allowed to be operated on public streets in beach towns like Ocean Isle Beach and Sunset Beach. Drivers must have a valid driver's license and be at least 16 years of age to operate a golf cart on the public roads.



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Golf carts must be operated at the right edge of the roadway and must yield to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Golf carts must park in designated spaces in such a manner that multiple golf carts can utilize the space. All parking rules and limits apply. No parking on sidewalks is allowed.

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No motor vehicles, battery-powered or wind-powered vehicles on the dunes or strand. NO BICYCLES ON STRAND from Memorial Day through Labor Day. (Battery operated wheelchairs ARE allowed).

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A beach curfew is in effect from 10pm to 6am during the months of May through September. Dogs are not permitted on the beaches from May 1 to Sept. 30. Fires, glass bottles and picnics are prohibited on all Sea Isle City beaches.

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Public Beach Access: Ocean Isle Beach offers Public Beach Access points up and down the island FREE PARKING at just about all locations. Click here to download a pdf map of all beach access points with handicap accessible access points noted.

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Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina's cost of living is 23% higher than the national average.

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Golf carts are the only form of transportation, available through the Daufuskie Island Resort (800/648-6778, , rooms from $169). The resort's plantation-style mansion and oceanfront cottages are spread across 1,200 of the island's 5,000 acres.

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Though Ocean Isle Beach is much less busy than other popular beaches along the coast of North Carolina and South Carolina, the town still experiences the occasional busy Saturday when weeklong visitors settle into their vacation rentals and head to the grocery store for food.

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The ordinance says permitted wind-powered sunshades cannot have fabric longer than 160 square feet. They must also be attached to one continuous pole connected to the ground by more than two anchors, and use wind to create shade. Some popular examples of the permitted shades include Shibumi and Solbello.

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From the beach to the boardwalk, there are plenty of activities to enjoy at Ocean Isle Beach.

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