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 BeachParking is paid at the Ocean Isle Pier for $10 daily, $45 weekly and $175 seasonally. It's free after 6 p.m. There is also a private-owned lot that charges fees, but is not operated by the town.
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.
Located smack in the middle of the coastal Island of Bogue Banks, Indian Beach bills itself as “The Hidden Gem of the Crystal Coast.” With a local population below 300 residents as of 2020, the town of Indian Beach is a remote slice of sea and sand—at times more like a private beach than a public one!
Saturday is obviously the most popular beach day. Avoid it in favor of other activities if you don't like crowds. And even though Sunday is sometimes a hotel turnover day, beaches may be crowded with locals enjoying their day off with family.
There is no public consumption or serving of alcohol in public within town limits. This even includes the inside of parked vehicles. If you're planning to drink, please do so at one of Ocean Isle Beach's quaint bars or restaurants. Glass containers aren't allowed anywhere on the beach strand.
Ocean Isle Beach is the Perfect Vacation DestinationFamily friendly, white sand beaches with lots of restaurants, local attractions, events, and outdoor activities for everyone, Ocean Isle is the perfect destination for everyone.
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.
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.
With over 1,600 free car parking spaces and on the tram route it is located just 3 miles from Edinburgh City Centre sitting on Leith's waterfront overlooking the magnificent Firth of Forth.
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.
Beach tags are required for all beaches from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, 10am-5pm. They may be purchased at the Welcome Center or from one of the beach badge inspectors on the beach. Tags are not required on Wednesdays. Wednesdays are FREE BEACH DAYS, except on July 4.
Passengers are not allowed to bring alcoholic beverages on or off a vessel except for beverages that they are transporting as personal baggage in unopened containers, which may not be opened while the vessel is underway.
There is a lower risk for sunburn: Anytime the sun is out, you're at risk for sunburn. That said, the sun's rays do not peak until 10 a.m., so early-morning swims are an excellent way to minimize your chances of getting burned. Remember to wear a broad-spectrum, high-SPF sunscreen, even in the morning.