The uncrowded, relaxing atmosphere of Bald Head Island provides the ideal setting, whether you're an outdoor enthusiast of the "always on the go"or "front porch rocker" variety. Visitors find Bald Head to be the perfect place for surfing, running, cycling, in-line skating, and crabbing. For those who like to take a walk on the quieter side, Bald Head Island offers 14 miles of pristine beaches for beachcombing or enjoy a nature walk on almost any trail on the island.

For The Kids Activities abound for kids of all ages on Bald Head Island. Programs organized by the Bald Head Island Club Activities Department are offered Memorial Day through Labor Day Weekend. Kids ages 4 to 12 can enjoy nature trail hikes, beach trips, pool games, arts & crafts by enrolling in "Camp Baldy". "Teen Nights" include canoe safaris, pool jams, lock-ins, and pizza parties. "Night Owls" sessions for kids on weeknights also give parents an opportunity for an evening out. Tennis and golf clinics are also available during the summer to introduce the basics or help young athletes improve their skills.

Fishing From the beaches of the Cape Fear River channel, to the marshes bordering the island on the north, to the Frying Pan Shoals off the eastern point, the waters surrounding Bald Head Island offer year round challenges for the novice and "old hand" fishermen alike. Pick your season, pick your catch, as the cooler waters of fall and winter give way to the warmer temperatures of spring and summer, a wide variety of fish can be found along Bald Head's shoreline.

Marina - Boating A 10-acre marina provides the grand entrance and a warm welcome to the shores of Bald Head Island. Monthly, weekly, and daily slip rates are available and boaters are invited to visit the harbour restaurants and shops located nearby. Most slips offer utility hook-ups and fuel, showers, rest rooms, and laundry facilities are also available. Information on where the fish are biting, fishing charters out to the Gulf Stream, or excursions by canoe or kayak can be obtained from the marina dockmaster's office. Call (910) 457-7380