Bald Head Island is a very special place. We love having our friends and family visit the island and experience why we love it so much. Here are some things to do while on the island...
Beaches and Water
FLOATING IN CAPE CREEK
Grab some floats, any will do, put your cooler on a boogie board and relax! Check the tide chart to see where you should launch from. The two points to float between are Beach Access 1 (Brooks's Beach) and The Pavilion dock. CANOEING - Canoes can be rented from the Riverside Adventure Company, located near the marina, call (910) 457-4944.
CRABBING AND CLAMMING - Bring your crab traps and enjoy an old-fashioned pastime of catching crabs in the Bald Head Island creeks. This is one of our favorite island activities, there is a nice quiet dock on middle island that is perfect for crabbing. Or walk up smith island and do some clamming.
Other Activities
BOATING/FISHING CHARTERS - The dockmaster (910) 457-7380 can arrange small boat or fishing equipment rentals/provide information about fishing charters. Bald Head Island's marshes and creeks are best reached by kayak or canoe.
CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES - The Bald Head Recreation Dept (910) 457-7300 offers a number of fun children's past times/camps. Activities include beach trips, nature hikes, pool games, safaris, pizza parties, etc. Camp Baldy is for ages 4 to 12, and runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day. During the summer months, golf and tennis clinics are also offered at a small fee.
CROQUET - Croquet enthusiasts from around the country come to play at the Bald Head Island Club. The Pro Shop also schedules beginners' lessons and clinics. Bald Head Island Pro Shop: (910) 457-7310.
FITNESS CENTER – the new fitness center is located in the Bald Head Island Club complex next to the pro shop. It features state of the art exercise equipment and beautiful ocean views for your workout.
FISHING - Bald Head Island offers great fishing all year. Offshore - tuna fishing begins during March. Billfish and Marlin run in May. In early June, enjoy the annual fishing rodeo, when contestants compete for the largest catch of wahoo, tuna and dolphin.
Surf Fishers go to East Beach in spring for red drum, pompano and blue fish. Pass a leisurely afternoon by renting a boat or canoe to fish for speckled trout or flounder in the creeks. In October, Bald Head hosts the annual U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament. The dockmaster can arrange small boat or fishing equipment rentals as well as provide information about fishing charters. BHI Dockmaster: (910) 457-7380.
GOLFING - Bald Head Island features an 18-hole championship golf course designed by George Cobb that is rated 4½ Stars by Golf Digest Magazine. Scenery includes freshwater lagoons, an occasional osprey or alligator, maritime forest, dune ridge, and ocean views. The complex includes a driving range, putting green and starter building with bag storage. Click on this link for rates/more information. http://www.bhiclub.com/
We offer reduced greens fees as a special amenity for our rental guests. Bald Head Island Pro Shop: (910) 457-7310.
NATURE WALK - Enjoy the beauty of Bald Head Island by taking a self guided 20-minute walk through the maritime forest and along the salt marsh and tidal creek. In the summer, the Bald Head Island Conservancy conducts turtle walks at night and alligator and bird walks in the morning. Space is limited. Call the conservancy for more information or reservations. Conservancy: (910) 457-0089
OLD BALDY LIGHTHOUSE - Old Baldy is North Carolina's oldest lighthouse. It is open to the public. Climb to the top and enjoy a spectacular view. Visit the Old Baldy museum next door and see how the early lighthouse keepers lived. Historic narrated tours of the island are also offered.
Dont forget to take a climb, before the ceremony, it's the best view on the island. We love to see how many people we can get in the top of the light house!
TENNIS - The Bald Head Island Club has four hard-surface tennis courts. Equipment rental and sportswear are available through the tennis shop. The Tennis Pro offers lessons/clinics. Call the tennis shop to reserve your court time. Bald Head Island Tennis Shop: (910) 457-7300
TURTLE CONSERVANCY - The Conservancy is a non-profit organization, and offers a variety of educational programs. These include fishing schools, and great children’s programs for grades 3-12. We highly recommend the turtle walks. These begin with a short discussion of the magnificent 300-pound loggerhead turtles that nest on Bald Head Island beaches, and the hatchlings that will emerge. Then accompany the naturalist to the beach to view the nesting or hatching sites. Space is limited. Call for reservations. Bald Head Island Conservancy: (910) 457-0089
Dining
Dining
The Bald Head Club - (910) 457-7300 - main dining room is formal but dress is still casual. Reception Location.
Shoals Club - (910) 454-4888 – admin. (910) 454-4850 - Dining reservations. (910) 457-3701 - Recreation department.
Eb and Flos – (910) 457-7217 offers casual marina-side seafood/burgers.
Eb and Flo's, our favorite bar!
The Pelicatessin - (910) 457-0266) - a fun walk-up sandwich and pizza shop by the Bald Head Club Pool Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner. Our favorite pool side lunch, daytime drink spot or casual sunset dinner.
Groceries
The Maritime Market is a full-size grocery store featuring a deli that prepares great sandwiches, pizzas, as well as gourmet pre-made dinners. You can order your groceries ahead of time and have them delivered to your door for a service charge. The Maritime Market (910) 457-7450
Shopping
Riverside Adventure Company (910) 457-4944 - clothes, canoe/kayak/bike rentals etc.
The Silver Peddler – (910) 457-6900 - fun gifts, jewelry, and clothing.
The Bald Head Pro Shop - (910) 457-7310 great clothes, golf/tennis supplies
Island Hardware - (910) 454-0810
Canopy Outfitters - (910) 454-8248
Woods Gallery - (910) 454-4892
Maritime Passage - (910) 454-8420 M's Favorite island shopping, great clothes!
Island Retreat Spa & Salon - (910) 454-0333
Coastal Urge - (800) 383-4443 shopping and rentals. New hit Paddle Boarding you have to try it!
