Welcome to Bald Head Island
Bald Head Island is a place where the pace slows, the horizon widens, and everyday life feels like a world away. Accessible only by ferry or private boat, the island offers a rare blend of unspoiled natural beauty and refined coastal living. With 14 miles of pristine beaches, lush maritime forests, and a vast expanse of quiet marshlands, it’s a sanctuary for those seeking peace, privacy, and connection to the coast’s most authentic charm.
Cars are replaced with golf carts and bicycles, creating a calm, relaxed rhythm that defines island life. Historic Old Baldy Lighthouse watches over the village, while winding pathways lead through live oak canopies, dunes, and nature preserves teeming with wildlife. Whether exploring the island’s extensive trail system, watching sea turtles nest along South Beach, or enjoying stunning sunset views over the Cape Fear River, every moment feels intentionally slower and unmistakably special.
The architecture on the island was influenced by Cape Cod and the Caribbean islands to create a coastal Carolina vernacular look. The island is a masterpiece of nature where protection and stewardship are commitments for residents. Property owners play an important role in helping to preserve the visual richness and environmental stability of our constantly changing barrier island. The associations on the island, through planning and design, help maintain the natural balance with our environment.
Bald Head Island Conservancy runs the nation’s most successful sea turtle monitoring programs, offering residents a chance to engage with and protect the island’s unique ecosystem.
The Bald Head Island Club provides fine dining, golf, croquet, tennis, pickleball, swimming, and a fitness center. There are special events throughout the year at the club.
The Shoals Club adds to the dining options on the island, along with swimming and access to the beach.
Life on the island is defined by a blend of leisure and adventure: kayaking and paddleboarding on the creeks, rollerblading or cycling along the roads, or simply watching the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean.
Blending coastal elegance with a laid-back island spirit, Bald Head Island is not just a destination; it’s a lifestyle. For those it embraces, it becomes a place of deep connection, lifelong memories, and the comforting feeling of coming home.
