Ocean Isle Beach Blog

Janet Stoner, of Tallahassee, Florida was picked today as the 3rd winner of our $500 Early Bird promotion. She'll be vacationing with us in Sunset Beach in late Spring. To be included in the final drawing, you must make a reservation for 2010 and mail in your first payment to confirm by January ... View the full post »

Congratulations goes out to our 2nd Early Bird Promotion winner - Dan Hensley, from Nebo, North Carolina. He'll be receiving $500 off of his summer vacation. We'll have two more drawings during the month of January. Now is the time to book your 2010 vacation! Just make a reservation with... View the full post »

Marlene Williams from Londonderry, Vermont is the first winner of our $500 Early Bird Promotion. She will be receiving $500 off her April vacation to the beach! Our Early Bird Promotion rewards guests who book their 2010 vacation and pay their rental deposit (initial 1st payment) before January 25th... View the full post »

Are you ready for a tasty tradition that is in its second year? The 2nd Annual Brunswick Stew Cook-Off will be held January 30, 2010. Mark your calendars and head to the beach for a delicious weekend treat! Not only will you find lots of stew (each contestant will make 8 gallons), arts and crafts... View the full post »

That time of the year again! Ocean Isle's "Run for Food" half marathon and 5K Run takes place on Saturday, January 9th (9:00 AM). All proceeds from this event benefits the South Brunswick Interchurch Council Food Pantry. The peak of the run takes participants over the high-rise Odell Williamson ... View the full post »

Congratulations to Connie Becton (Charlotte, North Carolina) for winning our annual photo contest. Her picture of the sunrise will be on the cover of our 2010 Brochure, due out late next week.There was over 25 participants in this year's contest. It was great to see all the pictures and families... View the full post »

If you live at or have visited the beach, chances are you have seen your fair share of beach themed decorations. One of the prettiest may be a sea shell decorated Christmas Tree. With ornaments that can be super simple to make, turn your Christmas Tree into a great reminder of vacations past. Below... View the full post »

CrossFit of Ocean Isle Beach is hosting a 5K run and 1 mile long "Dog Jog" on Saturday, December 12th. Participants, and their pets, are encouraged to dress up; prizes will be awarded for the best holiday costumes. Race packets full of coupons from area businesses and sweatshirts will be given to... View the full post »

The Saturday after Thanksgiving had a little for everyone! There was the annual Property Owners' Meeting in the morning; followed by a traditional parade in the afternoon; then the Christmas tree lighting at dusk; with it all topped off by a boat parade at night!The parade went down East 2nd Str... View the full post »

Ocean Isle Beach's Annual Super Saturday Event will be held this Saturday, November 28th. Events planned are the Annual Ocean Isle Beach Property Owners Association meeting which will take place at the Museum of Coastal Carolina(located on East Second Street) at 9 a.m.. The holiday parade will b... View the full post »

First car caught at the light coming over the bridge at Sunset, and watching the string of boats coming through �“ I thought of the coming Christmas festivities, especially my favorite the HOLIDAY FLOTILLA. Again, there is a full day of events on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, or as the Oce... View the full post »

We had unusual visitors to the beach last week, as American explorer/author Bernie Harberts brought his wagon voyage to Sunset Beach. Un-announced to us locals, it was quite a surprise to see horses, let alone old-fashioned wagons, trot down Sunset Boulevard to the shore. He's on a horse and wag... View the full post »

Kris Ewert, from Minnesota, has won a free weekend at the beach! Kris vacationed with us at Sunset Beach during June and filled out a departure survey, to be included in the drawing for the free weekend (a two night stay during the off season). Congratulations to your family; we'll be seeing you... View the full post »

Fall - A great time to be at Ocean Isle! Ocean Isle's annual Trash Bash was held Saturday October 3rd. Residents of Ocean Isle gather every year to clean up our island and keep it looking beautiful! Don't forget about the 29th Annual Oyster Festival taking place October 17th & 18th here on t... View the full post »

With the first day of October coming up tomorrow, all of us islanders can finally feel a noticeable change in the weather. It's not so hot anymore and the windows on my cottage stay open through the night. Tonight, we have temperatures looming around 60 degrees. Not so bad considering we had a g... View the full post »