Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Tift Merritt returns to her old home base of Wilmington to play … [Read More...]
Island Living Arts
Mary’s Gone Wild!
Wild is an understatement. Mary’s Gone Wild feels like stepping into another world where old and new, color, and a little bit … [Read More...]
Island Living Food
Recipe: Pear Tart
It's Pear Season... but what can you do with all those pears? This simple but delicious recipe makes two of the best pear … [Read More...]
Ocracoke Fig Festival
Ocracoke’s history of a passion for figs is celebrated annually at the Ocracoke Fig Festival, taking place this year on … [Read More...]
Drinks
RECIPE: Watermelon Sangria
Summer is in full swing and its blazing hot out there, but isn't it wonderful! Cool down with a perfect frozen … [Read More...]
Recipe: Fresh Peach Daiquiri
As Summer winds gets in full swing we thought it only right to feature a recipe for Fresh Peach Dacquiris! These can be made … [Read More...]
Island Living History
Old Baldy: Celebrating 200 Years
The Bald Head Lighthouse, affectionately known as Old Baldy, is North Carolina’s oldest surviving lighthouse. This year marks … [Read More...]
Lumina Daze
Go back in time to when big bands played and people danced through the night at the Lumina Pavilion on Wrightsville Beach, … [Read More...]
WWII Plane Wreck on Ocean Isle
The Coast of North Carolina was fraught with activity during World War II as planes, battleships, submarines … [Read More...]
Home & Gardens
Dwayne Schmidt’s Photos
These Coastal NC beach prints of photos by Dwayne Schmidt are perfect for decorating a home at the beach! Dwayne … [Read More...]
North Carolina Artist: Ivey Hayes
When you think about vibrant colors, scenes of the North Carolina coast, and melodic jazz rhythms, you think about … [Read More...]
Historical Garden by the Sea
Airlie Gardens: Generations of locals and tourists travel to the historic property and leave amazed by the breathtaking … [Read More...]
Island Living Outdoors
How to Find Sand Dollars
Even the most seasoned beachcomber is excited and pleased to find a whole, intact sand dollar on the beach. A common sand … [Read More...]
Beach Walk Workout
Due to popular demand we've brought it back. Everyone knows that walking is a great way to stay in shape, but why not … [Read More...]
Airlie Gardens Eclipse Party
As the Port City begins gearing up for the solar eclipse coming up later this summer, party people across the Carolinas are … [Read More...]
Travel
BeachRentalsDirect
BeachRentalsDirect vacation rentals by owner since 2001. Rent directly from the owners of beach vacation rentals along the … [Read More...]
North Carolina Lighthouses
There are more than 20 North Carolina lighthouses along our coast – one is the tallest in the United States! Six of these NC … [Read More...]
Eclipse Viewing Party
Stay at The Winds Resort Beach Club and view the 2017 Solar Eclipse from your favorite spot on Earth—The Thirsti Tiki! … [Read More...]
Videos
Video Of “Old Baldy” Lighthouse
The NC Brunswick Islands contain both the oldest and newest lighthouses in the state. Built in 1817, Old Baldy Lighthouse on … [Read More...]
Sea Turtle Video
Right now Sea Turtle nests are starting to hatch all up and down the coast of North Carolina! If you’ve never experienced a … [Read More...]
The Kindred Spirit Mailbox
For decades, thousands of visitors have made the pilgrimage to the Kindred Spirit mailbox on uninhabited Bird Island. All … [Read More...]
Island Life NC Offers
Free Summer Golf!
Free Summer Golf ends 8/31/2017 last chance for the best golf value at the coast! With rates at The Winds Resort Beach … [Read More...]
BarracudaMoon Handmade Jewelry
Sydney Long was born and raised chasing seagulls and surfing in the blue-green waters of Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina. … [Read More...]
The Island Art Of Miller Pope
These local beach prints perfect for decorating a home at the beach. Save 20% off on all Miller Pope prints during the month … [Read More...]
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