Bald Head Island
Bald Head Island, the southernmost of North Carolina's cape islands, is situated where the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean converge. Bald Head Island is a charming small island getaway that is the ideal combination of relaxation and excitement, located just a few miles across the river from Southport, North Carolina. From Wilmington, Carolina Beach, or Myrtle Beach, Bald Head Island is a simple day journey, and it's the ideal weekend vacation from Raleigh.
Bald Head Island is a good choice for travelers seeking a place where things move more slowly and there aren't any cars. Only accessible by ferry from the town of Southport or by private boat, this island offers 14 miles (23 km) of beaches and a relaxed environment. On this island, getting about is done on foot, by bicycle, or by golf cart.
Marshes, marine woods, and the Bald Head Island Golf Course are among the island's landscape features. The Bald Head Island Conservancy offers Turtle Walks for people who want to assist in monitoring a nest for emerging babies or to watch for moms coming ashore to nest during the summer months because this island is also a turtle nesting area.
- Location: North Carolina
