Goin' Coastal - Sunset Beach

07/29/2022

History Talk -
According to an interview by Ed Gore in a July 13, 2014 Star News Article -

"In 1958, Mannon Gore started selling lots at cut rates, even for those times – $1,000 for waterfront and $250 to $400 for interior sites – to get enough homes built to persuade the state to take over the roads and bridge."

With these bargain prices, construction commenced in earnest. Once there were 50 homes on the island the NC DOT would take over operation of the Sunset Beach Bridge.

01/13/2022

They walk through our drive every day… Never seen them on the beach this is fun

Absolutely love this fantastic shot captured today on Sunset Beach by Susan Bayless Reynolds — thanks for the awesome share, Susan, it’s definitely a keeper…..!

12/29/2021

It is with great sadness that we share this news. We will miss Linda and the friendship she offered when we came to visit each time.

10/15/2021

Yay! We got to witness an excavation one night!

Our 2021 season has finally come to an end. We are proud to say we ended up with 28 nests and over 2,601 hatchlings made it to this ocean safely! Thanks so much to all of the dedicated walkers who hit the beach before sunrise since May 1st plus walked the beach at sunset to protect our hatchlings. Your dedication is so appreciated especially from Carmel and her fearless team leaders! See you May 1, 2022...

09/09/2021

Labor Day has passed, which means pets are now allowed on the strand at any time. All pets must still be on leashes no longer than 10 feet while on public or communal property. Always remember to pick up after your pet. Enjoy!

09/04/2021

I don't know what it is but I'm always fascinated watching the rising sun, especially when I can see it through a long lens - details that you can't see otherwise. This morning at Sunset Beach felt great with the cooler weather! It felt even better during my post sunrise jog! Hope you all have a fantastic Labor Day weekend!

Also, check out my website at www.stanlytosunset.com to see more of my work and order prints!

Oh and thank you again for all of your wonderful feedback on my potential contest entries! I was truly overwhelmed! I'll let you know later which ones I decided to go with. 🙂

07/26/2021

There's just something so amazing about watching the moon rise out over the ocean! Captured last night at Sunset Beach. I love how the color changes from red to orange and then eventually yellow as it slowly rises from the distant horizon! This was just after it fully broke the horizon so it was still more of a reddish color.

07/03/2021

🚩NO FIREWORKS ARE ALLOWED IN THE TOWN OF SUNSET BEACH, NC.🚩 Possession or use of fireworks carries a fine of up to $500, plus court costs and possible jail time in North Carolina. These regulations are strictly enforced on the island by the Sunset Beach Police Department. If you notice the use of fireworks anywhere on the island while you visit, please call 911.

06/27/2021

Last but not least, yesterday early evening a momma turtle came on shore early to show off a little for our visitors. This was once in a lifetime sighting! Please remember to never disturb a sea turtle when coming on shore, laying her eggs or leaving... Watch from a distance but do not touch or interfere!!!

06/27/2021

What a gorgeous photo of the moon setting this morning at Sunset Beach. Phenomenal 📸 Derrick Smith!