The climate-controlled gondolas take you to 200 feet above sea level and provide a spectacular view of the bustling boardwalk and the ocean below. Whether you take a trip up at night or during the day, there's no bad time view.
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Sunset Beach is a seaside town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 3,572 at the 2010 census, up from 1,824 in 2000 census. It is part of the Wilmington, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Since Treasure Island is small (just three miles long), it's pretty easy to navigate on foot or bike. You can also hop on the Suncoast Beach Trolley, which travels up and down Gulf Boulevard between Clearwater and St. Pete Beach, passing each stop every half-hour.
Maximo Beach & ParkLocated in South St. Pete, Maximo Beach provides visitors with three boat ramps, a nature boardwalk, two beach-side playgrounds, miles of bike and nature trails through 47 wooded acres, an 18-hole disc golf course, and plenty of shade trees on a 70-acre archaeological site.
Sunset BeachIt's one of the remaining beaches to offer parking for free in Brunswick County. However, parking at the pier is $10 per day with seasonal passes available through a lottery.
1800 Gulf Rd. Lay of the Land: Located at the west end of Gulf Road, Sunset Beach Park is a favorite with both locals and visitors for picnics, swimming and boat launching. This is the perfect beach to go to if you want to escape the crowds.
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).
TripSavvy has named Sunset Beach fourth among the country's 18 best beaches. According to TripSavvy, Sunset Beach is renowned for its picturesque coastline and dreamy sunsets.
A visitor looking for a quiet coastal place to relax will do very well to book a house on this beach. The island of Sunset Beach features a white sandy beach with undisturbed sand dunes, a natural habitat and a nesting ground for coastal wildlife of all kinds, including the endangered loggerhead sea turtle.
This unique geographic situation allows for all visitors and locals to enjoy the beach virtually right out of their front doors. Additionally, less than 7,000 people call Treasure Island home. That means our beaches are generally less crowded than elsewhere in The Sunshine State.