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Sunset Beach, North Carolina
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LOCATED 44 MILES SOUTHWEST drawing interest from across the and tourists alike is a visit to Bird w
of Wilmington, Sunset Beach, United States. Island, an undeveloped barrier
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North Carolina, remains one of the Sunset Beach’s isolation from island, home to a large variety of
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last working beach communities in the rest of the world is enhanced by wildlife and located at the west end
the area. The majority of the town’s the fact that the only access to the of Sunset Beach. Many indigenous
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residents still make their living by barrier island is across a pontoon species live on the island, some
fishing, shrimping and crabbing in bridge that straddles the Intra- of which are endangered, almost
the fertile waters that surround the completely isolated from man. The
village. They also are famous for the
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custom, handmade fishing nets they
“A favorite activity
island provides a clear window to
the past, offering visitors a glimpse
produce and sell to people from
for residents and
back into time, before the islands
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around the world. along the coast were lined with
For many years, Sunset Beach
tourists alike is a visit
condominium developments and
was known only as a minor tour- high-rise hotels.
ist destination, its wide, powder-
to Bird Island. ...”
Many quaint coastal communi-
sand beaches drawing visitors in ties and larger cities are within easy
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small numbers from around North coastal Waterway and marshland. driving distance of Sunset Beach,
Carolina. Somehow the beauty of The wooden, one-lane structure, offering world-class golf, shopping,
the town remained a secret from the only one of its kind still in use sightseeing, fishing and dining op-
AROLINA
the rest of the world. But recently, along the East Coast, causes traffic tions. Calabash, the world-famous
Sunset Beach has gained favor as a problems for motorists entering and “Seafood Capital of the World,” is
retirement destination. Because of leaving the island but also adds to only five minutes away. For those
its easy-going lifestyle, multitude of Sunset Beach’s charm and laid-back seeking a bit more excitement, it
recreational activities and proxim- lifestyle. takes less than an hour to drive to
ity to larger cities, Sunset Beach is A favorite activity for residents Myrtle Beach.
At A Glance
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Sunset Beach, NC
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Population: 2,176
Average Temp: 74 F
Average Age: 60
Nearest Hospital:
Brunswick Community Hospital
Nearest Major Airport:
Myrtle Beach International
Airport
Sunset Beach Info:
Brunswick County Chamber of
Commerce
www.brunswickcountychamber.org
(910) 754-6644
SUZY KING- CALABASH PHOTOGRAPHY
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