Bald Head Island is located off the southeastern coast of North Carolina, between the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic ocean. Bald Head Island is accessible only by boat or passenger ferry. Bald Head Island is a 2,000 acre resort which boasts 14 miles of unspoiled beaches, an 800-acre maritime forest, freshwater lagoons, salt marsh creeks and an 18-hole championship golf course.

Bald Head Island is a unique vacation resort where you can enjoy the tranquility of a morning sunrise or the excitement of a day-long sailing regatta. There are at least three restaurants open on the island during the summer including an open-air steam bar, an indoor dining restaurant and restaurants at the Bald Head Island Club and the Shoals Club. There are a few gift and novelty shops on the island as well as a market that offers a variety of groceries including produce, deli items, film and DVD rentals.

Whatever your please, prepare to relax. There are no cars on the island. Visitors explore the island via golf cart, bike or on foot. Rich in history, Bald Head Island offers much to discover. Built in 1817, "Old Baldy" is North Carolina's oldest lighthouse. It is open to the public and offers a spectacular view. Old Baldy keeps a watchful eye on the maritime forest below, where nature trails offer the inquisitive a peek at a variety of wildlife.