Sunset Beach, North Carolina

Sunset Beach is located in southwestern Brunswick County, North Carolina.

It is was recently listed on National Geographic's List of 21 Best Beaches in the world.

If it's sweeping views of seemingly endless sand and peaceful serenity you're longing for, put this beach at the top of your list.

You can have a walk to Bird Island there.The Bird Island has pristine sandy white beaches, high natural dunes and more than 1,200 acres of beautiful salt marsh and tidal creeks. It is a A popular destination for boaters, beachcombers, and bicyclists, visitors are invited to enjoy this perfect sanctuary, and visit the Kindred Spirit Mailbox where visitors are invited to share their thoughts and stories in the pages of the notebooks within.

Uninterrupted by boardwalks or high-rises, the wide stretch of beach separating the surf and the marsh is perfect for biking or collecting shells, all while reconnecting with the natural world and one another.

At Sunset Beach, it's more than just the day's end that paints a breathtaking picture in the sky. Getting up early to greet the day at sunrise is a well-honored tradition here. Due to the island's unique positioning, you can watch the sun both rise and set over the water