Can you swim at Ocean Isle Beach NC?

The island does not have life-guards; we swim at our own risk in the ocean. So make sure you swim with a partner, and keep a close eye on children in your group. Surfing is not allowed between 5th Street and 31st Street in the middle of Sunset Beach.



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Umbrellas, *infant pop-up tents (*no larger than 46”L x 36”D x 36”H), and wind-powered sunshades (one continuous pole—fabric no larger than 160 sq ft) are permissible. All beach equipment must be removed from the beach strand on a daily basis.

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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.

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Ocean Isle Beach is the Perfect Vacation Destination Family friendly, white sand beaches with lots of restaurants, local attractions, events, and outdoor activities for everyone, Ocean Isle is the perfect destination for everyone.

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The annual beach water quality report by the National Resources Defense Council found that North Carolina beaches are among the cleanest in the country. The latest report of testing shows Ocean Isle Beach's water to be among the cleanest in the country! Good news for swimmers (and parents).

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The beach is very nice but there is not much night life. There are also no lifeguards on the beach. Ocean Isle is one of the best beaches around! You have Sunset Beach, Calabash, and North Myrtle Beach right down the road.

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

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It's one of the North Carolina barrier islands known as the Brunswick Islands, where you will find more beach for your blanket. Because Ocean Isle Beach stretches for seven miles in an unusual east-west direction, sunrises and sunsets are amazingly dramatic.

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No cabanas, tents, and awnings are allowed on the beach at Ocean Isle. Umbrellas that employ a single pole in the ground, infant pop up tents, and single-pole, wind-powered sunshades (shibumi shades) are permissible, though not within 25 feet of the dunes.

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Set amongst North Carolina's exquisite Crystal Coast, Emerald Isle contains some of the state's clearest waters and whitest sand making for some seriously stunning sunsets. It's also near the famed “Graveyard of the Atlantic,” one of the country's largest wreck-diving sites.

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Ocean Isle Beach is a small town located on the southeastern coast of North Carolina. It is known for its beautiful white sand beaches, family-friendly atmosphere, and wide variety of activities. The town offers many attractions such as golf courses, fishing charters, water sports rentals, and nature trails.

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

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So both OIB and Sunset are great family beaches. Sunset is a little sleepier, a little less developed. OIB has more things to do on the island, but it's easy to do a little day trip to North Myrtle Beach (about 45 min south) or Wilmington (about 45 min north).

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