Title: Bald Head Island Travel Guide: Best of Bald Head Island, North Carolina Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Bald Head Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Bald-Head-Island-Hotels.d183738.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Bald Head Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Bald-Head-Island-Holiday-Rentals.d183738.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Bald Head Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Bald-Head-Island.d183738.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Bald Head Island Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Bald-Head-Island.d183738.Car-Hire-Guide)[Bald Head Island Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Bald-Head-Island.d183738.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Bald Head Island Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Lighthouse nicknamed "Old Baldy" on Bald Head Island, North Carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183738/610ffd57-d1d3-4bad-a39b-05ba0c6a33bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Coastal community.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183738/b33a3410-dcc2-46bf-b53f-ecf72c07c53d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial view of houses and ocean at Bald Head Island, North Carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183738/742fea45-5253-43c8-83c7-25277e3976c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![In love with the quite beaches in Bald Head Island! Had my best runs at sunrise 🏃🏼‍♀️ #EndlessSummer](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183738/417efd48-951a-4351-8910-672d3ce36611.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cape Fear Botanical Gardens, Fayetteville, North Carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976474193/73008e91-97a2-4196-a1ad-e281419a3403.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Bald Head Island Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Bald Head Island ![Beach Sunrise](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976473296/6bddeb48-56b7-4917-bcf4-a215bfc49c93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### South Beach South Beach might not have many top sights, but Bay Beach and Oak Island Lighthouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bald-Head-Island-South-Beach.dx553248635976473296) ![Cape Fear Botanical Gardens, Fayetteville, North Carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976474193/73008e91-97a2-4196-a1ad-e281419a3403.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Cape Fear Station Cape Fear Station might not have many top sights, but Bay Beach and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bald-Head-Island-Cape-Fear-Station.dx553248635976474193) ![Summer Beach Scenes - Bald Head Island North Carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976471968/5e36f6df-816b-4bf8-8d7e-fed7b4f1e287.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Middle Island Plantation Middle Island Plantation might not have many top sights, but Bay Beach and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bald-Head-Island-Middle-Island-Plantation.dx553248635976471968) ![Aerial view of Caswell Beach and lighthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976471940/9294b784-75b1-4256-8f3d-d90cdd70a21a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Flora's Bluff Though Flora's Bluff may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bay Beach and Oak Island Lighthouse. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bald-Head-Island-Floras-Bluff.dx553248635976471940) ![Southport North Carolina sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976480748/0e9dd074-1e4d-4def-83d9-76df2a7ba778.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### East Beach If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Beach and surrounding area, you can visit Bay Beach and Bald Head Island Lighthouse. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bald-Head-Island-East-Beach.dx553248635976480748) ![Southport North Carolina Seaport bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976473025/dfb377e7-659d-400e-acdc-7da58d32534f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### West Beach Though West Beach may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Oak Island Lighthouse. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bald-Head-Island-West-Beach.dx553248635976473025) - Top hotels in Bald Head Island - Top Holiday Rentals in Bald Head Island ![Carolina Moonshine @ BHI !!Sparkle & Shine On @ BHI Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34330000/34328700/34328606/f7907b08_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Carolina Moonshine @ BHI !!Sparkle & Shine On @ BHI Marina Bald Head Island NC Stay at this cottage in Bald Head Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, tennis courts and patios. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ... 10/10 Exceptional! (213 reviews) Host was great! Perfect get away for two people! Will definitely come back! Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=34328606&PinnedHotelID=34328606&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=183738) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=34328606&PinnedHotelID=34328606&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=183738) ![Updated Villa near BHI Club - 20% off mobile booking special April & May](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53680000/53670500/53670483/12e198f1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Updated Villa near BHI Club - 20% off mobile booking special April & May Southport NC Stay at this beach villa in Bald Head Island. Enjoy a beach locale, a fitness centre and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bald Head Island Lighthouse ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (92 reviews) Katie and Edie were absolutely wonderful hosts! They were incredibly responsive and accommodating from start to finish, making the entire experience smooth and stress-free. Anytime we had a question, they replied quickly and were genuinely helpful and kind.The villa itself was spotless, very comfortable, ... Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=53670483&PinnedHotelID=53670483&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=183738) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=53670483&PinnedHotelID=53670483&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=183738) ![Panoramic Ocean Views - 20% Mobile Booking Discount March - May. 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Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bald-Head-Island-Lighthouse-Bald-Head-Island.d553248621560819980.Attraction) ![Beautiful Soft blue ocean wave on fine sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635983989291/2e8fcf3e-09a5-45a8-9efb-035c6d297058.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bay Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Bay Beach during your trip to South Beach? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bay-Beach-North-Carolina.d553248635983989291.Attraction) #### Bald Head Island Country Club Enjoy a round of golf in Bald Head Island at Bald Head Island Country Club. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bald-Head-Island-Country-Club-Bald-Head-Island.d553248621560819987.Attraction) #### Bald Head Island Conservancy Explore the great outdoors at Bald Head Island Conservancy, a lovely green space in Bald Head Island. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bald-Head-Island-Conservancy-Bald-Head-Island.d553248621560819986.Attraction) #### Bald Head Island Visitors Center After visiting Bald Head Island Visitors Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bald Head Island. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bald-Head-Island-Visitors-Center-Bald-Head-Island.d553248621560819991.Attraction) #### Smith Island Museum of History You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Smith Island Museum of History during your trip to Bald Head Island. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Smith-Island-Museum-Of-History-Bald-Head-Island.d553248621532661034.Attraction) ### Things to do ![E-Bike Adventure Tour from Southport Film Locations ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51280051/bc401925-44e4-48f4-a816-15460c25cc63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### E-Bike Adventure Tour from Southport Film Locations £82 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/e-bike-adventure-tour-from-southport-film-locations.a51280051.activity-details) ![Guided Oak Island Nature Tour on E-Bikes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51281621/32548701-98b3-49a5-92d1-c49ba562b9bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guided Oak Island Nature Tour on E-Bikes £101 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guided-oak-island-nature-tour-on-e-bikes.a51281621.activity-details) [See all activities in Bald Head Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Bald-Head-Island.d183738.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Bald Head Island ![Sunrise from under the Oak Island Pier](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6164970/d8fcb46e-f85b-4f1a-ab5a-51da9b1b5b59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Oak Island - Cities near Bald Head Island - Places of interest [Oak Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Oak-Island.dx6164970) - [Carolina Beach Boardwalk ](https://expedia.co.uk/Carolina-Beach-Boardwalk-Carolina-Beach.d553248621560819995.Attraction) - [Carolina Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Carolina-Beach-Carolina-Beach.d6087231.Attraction) - [Southport Marina ](https://expedia.co.uk/Southport-Marina-Southport.d553248621560820003.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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