Islands Art and Books Store also offers a selection of books by the area’s best writers and illustrators.

The coastal islands of the area have long been a magnet to artists and writers who discover the beauty and romance of the area and decide to put down roots.

All books, photographic prints, original art works and Giclee’ prints are by artists and writers who live here or write about the area.

Located: In Beach Drive Center at 6885 Beach Drive (Hwy 179) between the islands of Ocean Isle Beach, NC and Sunset Beach, NC.

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The party featured great beach music by Cheryl Z , and catering by Coastline Catering. Beach-goers enjoyed BBQ and Chicken Tenders, and coleslaw. Check out some of the photos from the gallery below and Happy Anniversary Sunset Beach!

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The Sunset Beach Pier was originally built in June of 1960. It was later rebuilt at its current location in 1976 overtop of  a sunken Blockade Runner, the Vesta. In 1864, the Vesta, a steel ship weighing over 500 tons used by the confederate army,  was set on fire in about 10 feet of water when it was trapped by  a fleet of Union ships.

Many of the supplies were unloaded and the boat was abandoned on what was later to become Sunset Beach Island. The vesta was 34′ wide and 180′ long and sat parallel to the beach. When the first pier was built they left a wide opening and you could look thru the planks and see the boiler. Today, because so much sand has accreted, the Vesta is totally submerged.

New to the Sunset Beach Pier is an informative walking tour. Admission for this tour is only $1.00.

The tour will provide you with information about the island’s inception, a number of the island’s permanent residents, a history of the “storms” which affected the area, information about the previous site of the pier building, dates and pictures of the past bridges and more. As you exit the walking tour, you will see a placard marking the Vesta’s resting place.

Pier Activities

Love to go fishing, well the Sunset Beach Pier is the place for you! The 900 ft. pier is the perfect spot for great fishing. The pier store offers a tackle shop and you can check out the daily fishing report right here and even view conditions on the Live Web Cam!

And beach-goers, visitors and fishermen alike will enjoy the beach, store, arcade, bar and grill. Also day or night, a casual stroll out to the end of the pier is a relaxing and scenic experience. Click here to check out the Grill’s Menu! And don’t forget to stop by the gift shop and pick up a souvenir!

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Book any of our 3,4, 5, or 6 bedroom cottages or a Camellia Guest Room Sunday through Thursday for a minimum of 4 nights and receive 30% off your stay!

Book this package online or call 1.800.334.3581 to book over the phone.

Offer not valid on existing reservations and may not be combined with other packages or offers. Date restrictions may apply.

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Book any of our 3,4, 5, or 6 bedroom cottages or a Camellia Guest Room Sunday through Thursday for a minimum of 4 nights and receive 30% off your stay!

Click Here to Book this Package Online or call 1.800.334.3581 to Book Over the Phone.

Offer not valid on existing reservations and may not be combined with other packages or offers. Date restrictions may apply.

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Filming started May 3^rd  in Wilmington on 16^th and Dawson Street in a burger joint location and on Nun Street in a residential neighborhood. The filming in the Wilmington area is expected to run through June 25th with the final 2 days of filming on June 26th-27th in Niagra Falls. The film is set for release on July 2, 2014.

Melissa McCarthy is not only starring in the film but also making her directorial debut with “Tammy.” This film she co-wrote with her writing partner and husband, Ben Falcone, who is also co-directing.

In the plotline of the comedy, McCarthy plays a woman recently fired from her fast-food job and finds out her husband is cheating on her. The discovery has her hitting the road with her sassy, alcoholic, diabetic grandmother.

Filming for “Tammy” will take place not only in Wilmington but also in Castle Hayne, Burgaw, Boiling Spring Lakes, and Whiteville.

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Museum of the Coastal Carolinas:

Monday – Surfing 101 (11:00 AM – classroom instruction only), Surf Fishing (3:30 PM), Odyssey of the Sea Turtle (7:00 PM)

Tuesday – Whale Tales (3:30 PM), Sand Bar Café (7:00 PM). The Sand Bar Café is new this year and is co-sponsored by OIB Surf & Java. Learn something new in a casual, relaxed setting. OIB Surf & Java will provide the coffee and we’ll provide guest speakers on a variety of interesting topics. Call 910-579-1016 for more information or visit our web site for a list of future topics.

Wednesday – Megabites: All About Sharks (3:30 PM), Discovery After Dark (7:00 PM)

Thursday – Who Are You Swimming With? (3:30 PM), Snakes Alive! (7:00 PM)

Friday – Beachy Bingo (11:00 AM), Touch Tank Feeding (3:30 PM)

The Museum of Coastal Carolina is located at 21 East Second Street in Ocean Isle Beach, NC. Admission is free for Museum and Dual (Planetarium) members. Non-member all-day admission is $8 for adults (13-61), $7 for seniors (62+), $6 for children (3-12), and free for children age 2 and under. For more information about summer programs at the Museum, call 910-579-1016 or visit www.museumplanetarium.org.

Ingram Planetarium:

At noon, the Planetarium offers FREE programs on a variety of interesting topics:
Monday – Exploration of Paul Dennis Science Hall
Tuesday – Moons & Tides
Wednesday – Sea Turtle Talk
Thursday – Meteorites: Hits & Misses
Friday – Science in Small Bytes – Different guest presenters will discuss a variety of interesting topics. Call 910-575-0033 for more information or visit our web site for a list of future topics.

Enjoy a show in the Planetarium’s state-of-the-art high-definition Sky Theater. At 11:15 AM, enjoy Legends of the Night Sky for half-price admission. Full-price Sky Theater shows are: Undiscovered Worlds (1:00 — new this summer!), Dynamic Earth (2:00), Oasis in Space (3:00), and Seven Wonders (4:00). All full-price Sky Theater shows are followed by a live star show.

The Planetarium also features Laser Music Shows on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings:
Thursday – Beatles (5:00), Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon (6:00), Metallica (7:00)
Friday – Laser Spirit (5:00), Arena Rock (6:00), Pink Floyd’s The Wall (7:00)
Saturday – Beatles (5:00), Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon (6:00), Pink Floyd’s The Wall (7:00)
Note: Metallica and The Wall are not recommended for young children.

Ingram Planetarium is located at 7625 High Market Street in Sunset Beach, NC. Admission is free for Planetarium members and half-price for Dual members. Non-member per-show admission is $8 for adults (13-61), $7 for seniors (62+), $6 for children (3-12), and free for children age 2 and under. For more information about summer programs at the Planetarium, call 910-575-0033 or visit www.museumplanetarium.org.

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The Sunset Beach NC area offers a variety of pet friendly lodging options.

Choose from pet friendly hotel rooms as well as pet friendly vacation rental homes and cottages.

Please browse our list of Sunset Beach NC pet friendly hotels and vacation rentals to find the perfect pet friendly hotel or vacation rentals home.Be sure to fully understand all pet friendly lodging policies when you rent a pet friendly hotel room or pet friendly vacation rental home.

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The Winds Resort Beach Club has designated several of their units as pet-friendly (please call for pet friendly accommodations options).

The Winds Resort welcomes one pet to stay with you in your designated pet-friendly unit.

Acceptable pets include cats (declawed only) and dogs weighting 30 pounds or less. Animals of other species are not permitted on property. Call 800.334.3581 http://thewinds.com

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At Sunset Beach, NC Pets are considered a part of the family, and devoted pet owners who travel with their cats and dogs have a discerning eye when it comes to finding the best pet-friendly hotels. With all Pet Friendly Lodging Sunset Beach NC pets are treated to the same outstanding service as human guests. No matter what your reason for traveling is, you can be assured that your furry friends will enjoy a relaxing, comfortable stay in our pet-friendly accommodations.

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This offer is good on any type of accommodations including rooms, suites and resort cottages. All you have to do is pack a swimsuit and dive in.

Offer not valid on existing reservations and may not be combined with other packages or offers. Date restrictions may apply.

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The winery itself offers tours and Wine Tastings start just $6, not to mention you get a keepsake signature glass! The tours will showcase the art of winemaking from the grape to the bottle and includes sampling award-winning wines.

The winery features incredible sights including the Barrel Room— with its enchanting waterfall, the outdoor patio, an art gallery featuring local artists, and vineyards themselves.

Several packages at The Winds Resort on Ocean Isle Beach include tours of the winery, like the Take a Beach Break Package or the Couples Getaway Package.

To book either of theses packages or to get more information on Silver Coast Winery you can visit thewinds.com or silvercoastwinery.com

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