Sunset Beach, Coastal town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States.
Sunset Beach stretches along a barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, covering 7.3 square miles of coastal terrain.
The area transformed from Bald Beach to Sunset Beach in 1955 when Mannon C. Gore purchased the land and constructed the first bridge in 1958.
The community maintains several golf course developments, including Oyster Bay, Sea Trail Resort, and Sandpiper Bay, which shape the residential environment.
The modern arc bridge, installed in 2010, replaced the previous one-lane swing bridge, providing improved access to the island for residents and visitors.
The February 2021 EF3 tornado impacted the north side of Sunset Beach, causing substantial changes to the local infrastructure and community layout.
Location: Brunswick County
Elevation above the sea: 3 m
Website: http://sunsetbeachnc.gov
GPS coordinates: 33.88528,-78.50750
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:39
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