Get to Know Bald Head Island

Bald Head Island is the southernmost of North Carolina’s cape islands and a truly unusual place to live. Bald Head Island is only accessible by boat — whether by private boat or passenger ferry — and no cars are allowed. (A ferry ticket includes a tram ride that will get you from the ferry terminal to home.) There are only about 250 full-time residents on the island, and everyone gets around on foot, on bike, or by electric golf carts. You also won’t find any chain restaurants or shops here, though there is a full-service supermarket, a general store, two country clubs, and a smattering of restaurants. The vast majority — or 10,000 acres — of this 12,000-acre subtropical island are protected as beach, marsh, and maritime forest preserves. The island is also home to the state’s oldest lighthouse, Old Baldy, a beloved icon for residents.

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St. James Plantation

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Living in Wilmington

Wilmington is a lovely port city located between the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean, bursting with history and charm. The Wilmington metropolitan area, which comprises New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender Counties, also includes three nearby island beach towns: Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, and Kure Beach. Wilmington has an unusual mix of lifestyles — it’s home to UNC Wilmington, so it’s a college town, but it’s also a beach destination and a major city at the same time. And thanks to its cinematic good looks, Wilmington has long had a thriving film industry, serving as the backdrop to tons of movies and television shows for everything from Dawson’s Creek to Weekend at Bernie’s. Moving to Wilmington can mean living in a country club-style community, a beach retreat on a private island, or in a historic house downtown — all three picks are quintessential Wilmington options, as varied and delightful as the city itself.