Get to Know St. James Plantation

St. James Plantation is a resort-style community located in the scenic village of Southport and about 30 miles from Wilmington. The emphasis here is on golf, with four spectacular and immaculately maintained golf courses for a total of 81 holes, designed by the likes of P.B. Dye, Tim Cate, and Jack Nicklaus. The courses offer panoramic views of the Intracoastal Waterway or the surrounding Carolina pine forests while you play. But even if golf isn’t your thing, St. James Plantation might still be a fit, with the community priding itself on its welcoming and inclusive spirit, and a three-tiered membership plan with different levels of golf course access. For those who prefer tea time to tee time, there’s plenty of social and dining options here, as well as a fitness center, an indoor and an outdoor pool, and tennis and pickleball courts.

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Bald Head Island

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.