Ocean Isle Beach is a welcoming barrier island in North Carolina's Brunswick Islands, known for its wide sandy beaches and charming, low-key vibe. Running east to west, the island catches beautiful sunrises and sunsets over the water, and residents enjoy swimming, fishing, boating, and biking along its quiet streets. A small commercial district offers restaurants, shops, ice cream, and a museum, giving just enough to do without losing the peaceful feel. Homes range from cozy cottages to spacious oceanfront and waterway properties, many with strong vacation-rental demand. Its location near Sunset Beach, Calabash, and the South Carolina line puts golf, dining, and Myrtle Beach attractions within easy reach. If you want a friendly beach town with clean sand, water recreation, and solid investment appeal, Ocean Isle Beach is one of the southern coast's most beloved destinations.
9,364 people live in Ocean Isle Beach, where the median age is 62.1 and the average individual income is $50,712. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Ocean Isle Beach, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Steco, Tuscan Sunset, and China King.
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| Dining | 1.23 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.43 miles | 1 review | 3/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 1.44 miles | 50 reviews | 3.5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.43 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.14 miles | 4 reviews | 2.8/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.43 miles | 7 reviews | 4.3/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.32 miles | 19 reviews | 2.3/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.33 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.33 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.33 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.36 miles | 9 reviews | 2.7/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.36 miles | 14 reviews | 3/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.36 miles | 12 reviews | 2.7/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.43 miles | 4 reviews | 4/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 1.43 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.33 miles | 2 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.43 miles | 7 reviews | 4.3/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.43 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.43 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.43 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.45 miles | 5 reviews | 4.2/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.45 miles | 4 reviews | 4/5 stars | |
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Ocean Isle Beach has 4,384 households, with an average household size of 2.14. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Ocean Isle Beach do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 9,364 people call Ocean Isle Beach home. The population density is 364 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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