Sunset Beach, NC Old Swing Bridge Christmas

News Release from Old Bridge Preservation Society
For immediate release

Christmas at the Old Bridge
The third annual “Christmas at the Old Bridge” will be held on Monday, December 9 from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. at the Old Bridge. Mark your calendars.

“Christmas at the Old Bridge” has become a special holiday tradition for the Sunset Beach area. It is a chance to slow down, savor the holiday and get into the spirit. Come to the Old Bridge and see it decorated for Christmas with lights and greenery. Refreshments will be served for those gathered and you’ll hear holiday carols drifting through the air. Everyone in the community, residents and visitors alike, are invited by the Old Bridge Preservation Society to listen to holiday music sung by local soloists Linda Ladrick, Mandee Williams, and Tain Collins. As well, a trio of West Brunswick freshmen, Elizah Fish, Sophie Hughes, and Gibbie Griffin, will sing for those assembled. To conclude the event, the community will be invited to participate in a holiday sing-a-long. This all takes place at the Old Bridge, 109 Shoreline Drive West, Sunset Beach. “Christmas at the Old Bridge” will definitely put you in the Christmas spirit.

If you were able to take part in the past, you know it is an event not to be missed. If you were unable to come, please start a new Sunset Beach holiday tradition and plan on being at the Old Bridge, 109 Shoreline Drive West on Monday, December 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information please check the Old Bridge Preservation Society website, oldbridgepreservationsociety.org. Christmas will be in the air, don’t miss it!

Five minute drive from Ocean Isle Beach, NC

There's Nothing Ghoulish About the Hotels Around Here, Honest

Some people get a little skiddish around this time of year. They peek around corners, look over their shoulders, and check under the bed at night. Even when they don’t do these things it feels like the right thing to do. Why? Because Halloween is approaching and for many, that means paranoia! Nobody wants to be caught by surprise and have the daylights scared out of them!


Just because you may be coming to the beach for a vacation, doesn’t mean you can escape the ghoulishness of Halloween. This time of year ghosts and goblins run amuck no matter where you are. So when you’re looking at Ocean Isle Beach hotels where you can stay you just might want to come on over to Sunset Beach and stay at The Sunset Inn instead.


Unlike at some Ocean Isle Beach hotels there’s no need to check under the bed when you’re with us. But if you decide to go out, be careful where you venture. There are some scary happenings taking place in the area.


For instance, the Panic Attack Haunted Attraction is the largest, most elaborate, scariest, wildest, bloodiest, most intense haunted house the area has ever seen. Hollywood-quality special effects, elaborate sets, and terrifying live actors will scare you and exploit your deepest fears. The shocking and twisted journey through the Panic Attack is like a bad dream gone worse that sends you into a blood-curdling, psychological massacre of fears, phobias and haunts. It’s taking place now through Nov. 2, 6-11 p.m. Thursdays, 6 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday at 1290 South 15th Street, Wilmington, NC.

Family Fun Day and Vacations to Sunset Beach NC

This is the perfect time of the year to enjoy Sunset Beach NC vacations because unless there’s a special event going on, you’ll pretty much have the each to yourself to enjoy. The water is still plenty warm enough for all the water sports you’ve been putting off and for some real fun why not rent yourself a jet ski or pontoon boat to take it over the top!

Check out 2013 Family Fun Day this weekend in the Brunswick Nature Park, Winnabow on October 19, 2013. This event is hosted by the North Carolina Coastal Land Trust. The park is located off NC 133 at 2601 River Road in Winnabow. Activities include mountain biking, pony riding, kayaking and more. The Cape Fear Chapter of the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association will be guiding riders through the park's mountain bike trails. Riders may bring their own bikes or borrow on onsite.


The Adventure Company will be providing kayaks for attendees to try paddling in Town Creek, and the Carolina Classic Horseman's Association will provide educational displays, pony rides and share plans for the trail system. The NC Coastal Land Trust will be leading nature hikes. There will also be food vendors, face painting, nature crafts, and other activities. The day promises to be a whole lot of fun for everyone who attends!


Mark your calendar now for the North Carolina Festival by the Sea being held October 26-27, 2013. This 2-day event kicks off with a parade down the Holden Beach causeway at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Arts and Crafts vendors are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. There will be a horseshoe tournament and a sand castle building contest. Children enjoy face painting, huge kites flying overhead and children's rides and amusements. Live musical entertainment begins at 10 a.m. both days at Holden Beach's new pavilion. There is free admission and free parking.


When you plan on coming here to enjoy yearly vacations at Sunset Beach NC you can plan on always having a fun time. If we can answer any questions or help with your reservations, please don’t hesitate to call us at 888-575-1001. We look forward to seeing you!

Oyster Fest Time!!

Fall is upon us; bringing cooler weather, shorter days, changing colors and oysters!!


Oyster season runs October 15th – March 31st and to kick things off, The 33rd Annual NC Oyster Festival starts just next week on October 19th. This festival is put on by the Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce and held in Ocean Isle Beach between 2nd and 3rd streets, beside the Museum of Coastal Carolina. With tons of things for both kids and adults to enjoy, this festival is a great draw for the area. Live music will start Saturday morning at 10am, and last throughout both days. Oyster shucking, amateur and professional, are on at 1pm Saturday. Great food and oyster stew are available both days. The website for the event says “The 33rd Annual North Carolina Oyster Festival will feature live entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, festival food, a road race, kid's area, North Carolina Oyster Shucking Championships and an Oyster Stew Cook-off!”

Come join us here at The Sunset Inn, just minutes from the action to enjoy a great festival and some yummy oysters.


Also, don’t forget about our terrific mid-week special going on: stay three nights Monday-Thursday and get the 3rd half off!!


We hope to see you soon for a visit!!