The Island Town of Ocean Isle Beach

Ocean Isle Beach is a quiet beachside community that has been captivation generations of families with its laidback lifestyle and pristine beaches. Founded in 1959 Ocean Isle Beach is a friendly beach destination for vacationers escaping to warmer climates, low taxes and affordable homes. The diverse real estate options appeal to a wide range of needs. Whether looking for a coastal retirement home or a beach getaway, Ocean Isle Beach delivers the best in the coastal North Carolina lifestyle.

Not one to just lounge at the beach?  Adventurous residents enjoy convenient access to a network of waterways and creeks perfect for paddling activities, including kayaking and paddle boarding. The rich fishing grounds and nearby marinas appeal to broad sportfishing appetites, including nearshore, inshore and offshore fishing opportunities, as well as fishing charters and annual tournaments. The fertile inshore fisheries include Flounder and Fluke, Trout, Redfish, Black Drum, Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel and many more.

Ocean Isle Beach is more than just a gorgeous beach. Within 10 minutes golfers can enjoy 12 golf courses including some of the top courses in the state, including Ocean Ridge Plantation, River’s Edge and Thistle Golf Estates. Within 45 minutes The Retreat residents have access to more than 80 golf courses.

Quiet and convenient, Ocean Isle Beach offers an abundance of restaurants with diverse menus and fresh caught dishes. Stop by the Sugar Shack and let their Jamaican style chicken wings and ribs tantilize your tastebuds. Or, sip fruity cocktails at the oceanfront tiki-style bar at the Isles Restaurant while enjoying cooling coastal breezes and soothing ocean sounds. Start the day with a morning stroll or beach yoga class with OIB Yoga, followed by a delicious coffee at The Drift or Ocean Isle Surf and Java, which is walking distance to The Retreat.

The shopping opportunities are as abundant as the other activities in Ocean Isle Beach. The Retreat at Ocean Isle Beach is conveniently located within walking distance to two shopping centers, one achored by Lowes Foods and the new location by Pubix. If you are looking for big-box variety of shopping, then a 10 minute drive to Shallotte, North Carolina will meet your needs. Offering several grocery stores and some of the largest retailers in the country including Walmart, Belks, Office Deport, Lowes Hardware, Home Depot, Ulta, Hobby Lobby, Marshalls and many more.

Still need more? Head south and within 25 minutes you are in the heart of Myrtle Beach featuring a myriad of shopping outlets, malls, stores and entertainment options. When you are done, you can return to the tranquility and subdued atmosphere of The Retreat.

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