Bald Head Island is in North Carolina. You can fly to either the Wilmington, North Carolina Airport (ILM) or Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Airport (MYR). ILM is a little closer, but either will work!
You can only access Bald Head Island via Ferry. The Bald Head Island Ferry is located in Southport, North Carolina.
Can I get more information on the Bald Head Island Ferry?
The Bald Head Island Ferry is located at 1301 Ferry Rd SE, Southport, NC 28461. The Ferry schedule is available on the website. The Ferry ride takes approx. 20 minutes.
The Ferry runs until 10:30 p.m. in March.
You can get your tickets (and more info) online at BaldHeadIslandFerry.com\n
Can I drive to Bald Head Island?
Bald Head Island does not allow cars! The island is small, so everyone gets around via golf cart. You can drive to the Bald Head Island Ferry in Southport, NC and park your car for the weekend for a fee.
How do I get around on Bald Head Island if there are no cars?
Golf Carts! If you rent a house on the island there is a good chance your house will come with a golf cart. If not, or if you are staying off of the island, there are rental options for the day. Cary Golf Cart Rentals is located directly next to where the ferry drops you off and has a lot of options for rentals https://carycartco.com/bald-head-island-rentals/. There is also a tram that you can reserve through the Bald Head Island Ferry to take you to your destination on the island. You can set up tram transportation at online at BaldHeadIslandFerry.com. when booking your ferry ticket. If you plan to do this, book your ticket in advance!
Where can I stay on Bald Head Island?
There are many options to stay on the island (which we recommend)! First- there are a lot of homes to book for the weekend. Use sites such as https://www.baldheadislandrentals.com/ and https://www.baldheadisland.com/vacation/search to look for homes. Most will be available to book 365 days in advance. A suggestion: the Bald Head Island Villas are a community of rentals directly next to the Bald Head Island Club. Second - there are two different Bed and Breakfasts on the island. The Inn at Bald Head Island https://www.theinnatbaldheadisland.com/ and The Marsh Harbour Inn https://www.themarshharbourinn.com/ Third - Airbnb is always an option to find a place to stay as well!
** This is a small island and rentals/rooms will book up quickly. We suggest booking your arrangements at your earliest convivence**
Where can I stay off of Bald Head Island
Besides the options to stay on Bald Head Island, there are multiple hotels to stay in Soutport, North Carolina to include: River Hotel of South Port, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Southport, Hampton Inn & Suites Southport, and Wingate by Wyndham Southport. Reminder, this will require a ferry ride back the night of the wedding. The Ferry does run until 11:30 p.m. so there will be a ferry to catch at the conclusion of the reception.
What is Coastal Cocktail Attire?
We'll be on an island so, elevate your normal beach attire! Think flowy maxi dresses, pastels, with sandals or wedges for ladies. Slacks, dress shirt and jacket optional for the guys.