Bald Head Island Vacation Recap

I am so excited to finally share with you all of the details from our Bald Head Island vacation! I'll share everything from restaurants and coffee shops to things you can do on this adorable little island! 

First, let's chat about the arrival process. In order to get on to the Island, you'll have to buy tickets for the ferry which runs just about every hour, but double check here before arriving! My biggest tip for arrival is to make sure you have packed strategically. You'll see a lot of families travel with big storage bins, which you can buy once you get there, but they are definitely cheaper at Walmart if you plan ahead! I always pack in a roller suitcase, plus we brought a Yeti cooler full of food and snacks because there is only one grocery store on the island and they are not always fully stocked, plus it's expensive! Your luggage can be dropped off to be loaded and unloaded off the ferry for you, or you can carry your luggage, but it is not recommended. 

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You'll want to schedule a pick up from the Bald Head Island trolley once you arrive if the place you're staying includes a golf cart in your rental, or rent a golf cart. Either way, a golf cart is your only form of transportation, which is one of my favorite things about the island!

There are two options for where to stay on the island! You can stay in the BHI Inn, which I did with my family when I was little! It's super cute, but if you have a large group, I highly recommend renting a beach house. Check out all of your options here!

My family likes to pay for a temporary club membership, that way we have access to a pool, plus fine dinning restaurants. We have been temporary members at both the Bald Head Island Club, and the Shoals Club, but I prefer the Shoals Club! This past trip we really enjoyed our dinner at Aqua! The food was delicious and the drinks were refreshing! I highly suggest the Sumer Pesto Linguine!

There are 12 different places you can enjoy a meal while on the island. Included in those 12, are two coffee shops. I personally enjoy Sandpiper coffee and ice cream. The specialty coffees are delicious! I really wish we had a Sandpiper coffee shop in Charleston! We always grab dinner at Jules' while on vacation as well. They have lots of options, and a great kids menu. I also really enjoy the pizza from The Wisp. 

When it comes to things to do on the island, it's pretty much all outside, besides shopping of course! You can rent bikes, surfboards, paddle boards, kayaks (single or double), and canoes. You can also take surfing or kiteboarding lessons or book kayak and surf fishing tours! We rented paddle boards last summer, but this summer, I decided to get as much beach and pool time as possible! Most beach house rentals have beach chairs, but you can also rent beach chairs if you need to. I highly recommend going to see Old Baldy if you have kiddos with you! We always went up the historic lighthouse as kids, and I went back for the first time in over 10 years this summer, and still enjoyed the view! Heads up though, it's 108 steps! The lighthouse is North Carolina's oldest lighthouse and one of three that once graced BHI!

I won't elaborate too much on shopping just because there are only a handful of stores, and I suggest venturing into all of them! My favorites are East Beach Surf Shop, Silver Peddler, and Island Passage!

I absolutely love Bald Head Island, and think it is the perfect spot for a family vacation or a getaway with your other half! My biggest advice when traveling to the island is checking out baldheadedisland.com! The website is beautifully put together, and should answer any questions you may have, however don't hesitate to email me if you have any other questions that I may be able to answer! I hope this blog post helps you plan your trip to Bald Head Island! Have fun! 

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