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Bald Beach (Sunset Beach)
4.6★ · 36 Google ratings · Sunset Beach, South Carolina
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
300 yd away · paid · fills up
Walk
200 yd · 3 min
Restrooms
Yes · 400 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
85°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
5 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
4.0 miles of shoreline
Sand
225 yd from the water to the back
Map of Bald Beach (Sunset Beach)
Guide
Good to know
Bring dog during allowed times
Dogs are permitted during certain hours, and the beach and adjacent mainland park attract friendly dog owners.
Visit for peaceful walks
The beach offers miles of quiet, uncrowded sand ideal for long walks and relaxation away from crowds.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2018–2024
Plan for paid parking costs
Parking is $10 per hour with limited availability, and unpaid parking elsewhere risks fines and vehicle boots.
Expect minimal nearby amenities
The area has only a few shops on the island, so bring supplies or plan to rent a house nearby.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
82°F · clear
Water
85°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
2.2 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
6 mph from the SSW
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:17 | High tide | ↑ |
| 07:15 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 13:53 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:28 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:27 AM.
Practical
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📍 Sunset Beach, NC 28468
🅿 Parking 300 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 200 yd away, about 3 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 400 yd away
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Questions
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Where do you park at Bald Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 300 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Bald Beach?
200 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 3 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Bald Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 400 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
