Fishing
From surfcasting along the shore to dropping a line into tidal creeks or the Cape Fear River, from trolling along the massive Frying Pan Shoals to sports-fishing the prolific Gulf Stream, the waters surrounding Bald Head Island offer exciting options for visiting anglers. Offshore, you can fish for tuna, wahoo, billfish and king mackerel, while inshore fishermen may hook red drum, pompano, bluefish, flounder and speckled trout.

Boating
For those who plan to cruise to our shores, Bald Head Island offers a welcoming 10-acre harbour and full-service marina surrounded by our charming Harbour Village. An attentive dockmaster and staff can assist you with small boat and fishing equipment rentals, fishing charters, and canoe or kayak excursions.

Seaside Pastimes
Take time to enjoy traditional seaside pastimes, such as crabbing in Bald Head Creek, or combing our 14 miles of pristine beaches. Surfing and wind surfing enthusiasts delight in Bald Head Island’s uncrowded beaches year-round.

Walking, Running and Cycling
Car-free roads through the forest, along the creek and beside the ocean make Bald Head Island a pedestrian’s paradise. Site of the TAC-sanctioned Maritime Classic 10K Run each November, the island is full of scenic running routes. Walking, in-line skating, riding a scooter and cycling are also popular ways of getting around the island. Recently, Frommer’s Best Beach Vacations: Carolinas and Georgia named Bald Head Island its "#1 Beach for Bicycling."

Nature Walks
It can be argued that any road on the island provides a nature walk, but for one a bit more off the beaten path, the M. Kent Mitchell Nature Trail provides a scenic 20-minute walk through the maritime forest and along the salt marsh and tidal creek. In the summer months, the Bald Head Island Conservancy conducts Turtle Walks at night and Alligator and Bird Walks in the morning.

Historic Tour Package
An historical, and sometimes hysterical, narrated tour of Bald Head Island delivers facts and fancy, legends and lore. Tours run Tuesday-Saturday starting at 10:30 am. The $40 price also includes round-trip ferry passage, lunch voucher, and entrance to the Smith Island Museum of History and the Old Baldy Lighthouse. Tours for those already staying on the island are available for $30 (price subject to change without notice). Call (910) 457-5003 for reservations.

Golf, Tennis, Croquet, Swimming Pool and Fitness Center
For information on the various amenities of the Bald Head Island Club, click here.