Wait your turn on the old pontoon bridge...
For soon there will be no wait, but will Sunset Beach still be Sunset Beach?
Sunset Beach is the beach the way it used to be, for now. I say for now because the one lane wood pontoon swing bridge entry to the island is in the process of being replaced by a 65 foot high half-mile long concrete bridge with 2 12’ lanes and a pedestrian/bike lane. The island now has many older well kept beach cottages, which rent for less than many other areas (under $1000 per week in season) and has hotels such as the Sunset Inn where rates for standard rooms range from $99 - $169 depending on season. The beach is very nice and there is a pier dead on from the bridge with typical old style fishing supply store & bar. You can go on the pier for free, but pay per fishing pole. The only disappointment was the parking lot to the pier where a significant amount of garbage had been thrown about, but then there were a lot of out of state plates so we’ll blame in on them. If you do go, please dispose of your rubbish in the plentiful containers.
The island is not overdeveloped at this point with less than 50% of the beachfront developed including the southern tip of the island which is in South Carolina. It is a very relaxed atmosphere and we hope the bridge will not ruin it. We’ll be going back and hope you will give this not oft mentioned beach a try as well.
Entrance to the pier, very nice, old school but please...
keep it clean!
Typical beach cottage rental
Hi from Carol at the BeachHouse Beanery in Flagler Beach! My family spent several wonderful summer weeks in Sunset Beach, back when the kids were little, in the early 90's. Just love that place, those memories, those photos of kids having a blast at the beach. We joined another family with 3 kids, and played till the kids were pooped out, then had "grown-up nights" playing cards, listing to Jimmy Buffet, and drinking a "few" margaritas. Ahh!
ReplyDeleteHope your trip is continuing to be an adventure!