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The best beach…

  • With seven miles of pristine beach, Ocean Isle Beach offers unique beach communities perfectly suited for families. The sloping strand offers gentle surf generally without strong currents. There are no bright lights, heavy traffic or other daily concern. Miniature golf, museum visits, swimming and beach activities afford fun filled family days. Our water temperature is on the average 10 degrees warmer than the Outer Banks area. Mild seasonal changes offer beach enjoyment year round!Current County Seal
  • OCEAN ISLE PIER
  • Come join the activities of the Ocean Isle Beach Community Center..  The Community Center, located at 44 East First Street, will be open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. during March through November.  During the summer, enjoy planned activities for the whole family!   Visit our  Recreation Department page for a listing of these activities.

Museum of Coastal Carolina…

Conveniently located on Ocean Isle Beach the Museum of Coastal Carolina offers coastal history of the Carolina’s. A walk through The Reef Room is the next best thing to being underwater. Experience the excellent displays of aquatic life, the tide machine, waterfowl diorama, antique fishing equipment, Carolina shells, shark teeth, and artifacts of Native American culture. Educational and entertaining programs are offered through out the year. For hours, program schedules and information visit their website at http://museumplanetarium.org/ or call 910-579-1016.
  • NEW OCEAN ISLE PLAYGROUND
  • THE SUN SETTING ON THE WATERWAY

Ocean Isle Beach Park…

The newest Brunswick County Park is now open at Ocean Isle Beach.  Located on Old Georgetown Road, the Ocean Isle Beach Park features tennis courts, an amphitheatre, multipurpose field for football, soccer and much more, two playgrounds, picnic area and restroom facilities.  The amphitheatre is designed to seat 300 with an additional space in and around the amphitheatre for lawn chairs and blankets.  If you are interested in renting this space please call 910-253-2670.
  • Town Center Park Aerial with Logo
  • CONCERTS, POOL, PLAY GROUND, AND MORE.
  • Town Center Park Collage
On March 9, 1764, the Governor of North Carolina signed the legislative act that created Brunswick County out of New Hanover and Bladen Counties. It was named after the Town of Brunswick, which was named in honor of King George I, who was the Duke of Brunswick and Lunenburg. The County Seat was first located at Brunswick Town, a town founded by Maurice Moore, son of Governor James Moore, located on the west bank of the Cape Fear River. In 1779, the County Seat was moved to Lockwood Folly and in 1808, the County Seat was moved to Smithville, known today as Southport, where it would remain for 167 . One of the favorite spots of vacationers and locals alike is the Ocean Isle Beach Pier. It’s filled with friendly smiling faces and a constant reminder that summer is here. The Ocean Isle Beach Fishing Pier is a great place to go have fun! The arcade features a large arcade room with a jukebox, video games, games of skill, games of chance, and billiards.  The pier’s grill serves as a local favorite spot for breakfast and lunch daily with tasty eggs, grits, omelets, fluffy pancakes, etc, to a lunch menu items of cheeseburgers, chicken fingers, crispy fries, etc, with great daily lunch specials including chicken breast and pork chops. Also, the pier grill serves up a traditional Thanksgiving dinner every November before the holiday!        www.vernbender.com