Don't Get Dad Another Tie For Father's Day! He already has a pile of them (same thing with socks). Father's Day is right … [Read More...]
Island Living Arts
Summer’s Hit Book
It wouldn't be summer without a new book from beloved author Mary Alice Monroe. Mary Alice Monroe is the New York Times … [Read More...]
Shop at The Island Life NC Store
Shop our favorite items from the North Carolina Coast! We've got the best of Coastal North Carolina books, mugs, … [Read More...]
Island Living Food
Strawberry Rhubarb Dump Cake
Summer is the perfect time for fresh from the garden ingredients. So browse your yard or your local farmer's market and pick … [Read More...]
Old Bay Shrimp Salad
When I think of summer I think of fresh seafood after warm days spent on the beach. One of my favorite things to make in … [Read More...]
Low Country Boil Foil Packets
Craving a low country boil but it's you don't have a big enough crowd to tackle a whole pot, try these Low Country Boil Foil … [Read More...]
Drinks
Watermelon Blueberry Mojito
Summer is here and it's hot! This is the perfect refreshing cool down drink, make up a pitcher of these and you'll keep … [Read More...]
Pineapple Mojito
We don't know about you, but all of our spring and summer herb plants are growing like crazy, and here's a recipe to use up … [Read More...]
Drinks: Salty Dog
This cocktail is great for the beach ( or even if you just want to feel like you're at the beach) - you'll feel like your … [Read More...]
Island Living History
A History Of Surfing
Surfing is an amazing sport with an impressive history. The coast of North Carolina plays a huge role in the story of surfing … [Read More...]
Orton Plantation: A Legacy of the South
Orton Plantation is the very picture of what you imagine a plantation in the south to look like, but its history is unlike … [Read More...]
The Sanitary Restaurant
When I first encountered The Sanitary Restaurant my first thoughts were what an intriguing name - at least we know it claims … [Read More...]
Home & Gardens
Why Is It Called “Spanish Moss”?
Spanish Moss clinging to Live Oak Trees is imagery connected to the South. We see it swaying along with the tree limbs … [Read More...]
Explore Airlie Gardens: A Historical Garden by the Sea
As North Carolinians find ways to get outside and enjoy spring while social distancing an outdoor garden by the sea … [Read More...]
Refresh Your Decor From Home
Tired of looking at your own wall, wishing you could redecorate your home? Now you can! Using Islands Art & … [Read More...]
Island Living Outdoors
How To Hunt for Shark’s Teeth
We all want to leave the beach with a little sun on our skin, a dose of salt and vitamin D and a piece of treasure to take … [Read More...]
A History Of NC Surfing
In 1910 a newspaper in Honolulu published a letter from Wrightsville Beach native, Burke Haywood Bridgers (referred to as … [Read More...]
Coastal North Carolina Hiking Trails
If someone would have asked if I'd ever thought I'd enjoy hiking I would have said emphatically Heck No! However, once I … [Read More...]
Travel
North Carolina Beach Restrictions Guide
With State and Town Regulations changing almost daily it can be confusing determining which towns are allowing what. So we’ve … [Read More...]
A Better Way To Rent!
The publishers of Island Life NC Magazine bring you... A Better Way To Rent!© BeachRentalsDirect.com is … [Read More...]
The Sunset Inn – An Island Gem!
Like every good story this one starts with love at first sight... Once upon a time, a first glimpse of one of North … [Read More...]
Explore The NC Coast!
Be sure to visit our NC Coast Travel & Island Living Guide: ExploreNCcoast.com for comprehensive listings … [Read More...]
Videos
Ocean Isle Beach, NC Drone Video
Our friends at Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina have shared this wonderful drone video with us so we'd like to share it with … [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...]
What’s That Sound? The Seneca Guns
While not unique to the Carolina coast, the Seneca Guns are certainly most common along our shores. The Seneca Guns are loud … [Read More...]
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...]
Island Life NC Offers
Great Father’s Day Gifts
Don't Get Dad Another Tie For Father's Day! He already has a pile of them (same thing with socks). Father's Day is right … [Read More...]
Blueberry Harvest By Ivey Hayes
This month we are all about blueberries (yum) and in keeping with that theme we'd like to feature this print "The Blueberry … [Read More...]
Island Life NC Summer Book Guide
This summer your usual activities might be a little different than other years, but no matter what it's always a good time to … [Read More...]
The Beachcomber’s Companion
The Beachcomber’s Companion is an "Illustrated Guide to Collecting and Identifying Beach Treasures". Breezy, inviting, … [Read More...]
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