BIRDWATCHING

Bald Head Island is a bird watcher’s delight. It is home to many rare species. Osprey, eagle kingfisher, sandpiper, and herons might be spotted anywhere on the Island- but the lagoons, nature trails and creeks offer the finest viewing opportunities.

BOATING/FISHING CHARTERS

The dock master (910) 457-7380 can arrange small boat or fishing equipment rentals/provide information about fishing charters. Bald Head Island’s marshes and creeks are best reached by kayak or canoe.

CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES

The Bald Head Recreation Dept (910) 457-5000 offers a number of fun children’s past times/camps. Activities include beach trips, nature hikes, pool games, safaris, pizza parties, etc. Camp Baldy is for ages 4 to 12, and runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day. During the summer months, golf and tennis clinics are also offered at a small fee.

KOASTAL KIDS

(910) 457-7381 offers Beach Daze - Treasure Hunts - Beach Olympics – Sand Sculpting – Crabbing – Fishing – Shell Seeking – Includes picnic lunch. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Ages 4 –12 Fee $20

CRABBING AND CLAMMING

Bring your crab traps and enjoy an old fashioned pastime of catching crabs in the Bald Head Island creeks.

CROQUET

Croquet enthusiasts from around the world come to play at the Bald Head Island Club. The Pro Shop also schedules beginner’s lessons and clinics. (Bald Head Island Pro Shop (910) 457-7310

FITNESS CENTER

There is a fitness center located at the Bald head Island Club and the Shoals Club.

FISHING

Bald Head Island offers great fishing all year. Offshore – tuna fishing begins during March. Billfish and Marlin run in May. In early June, enjoy the annual Bald Head Island Fishing Rodeo, when contestants compete for the largest catch of Wahoo, tuna and dolphin.
Surf fishers enjoy fishing for red drum, pompano, blue fish, Spanish mackerel, flounder and speckled trout. The dock master can arrange small boat or fishing equipment rentals as well as provide information about fishing charters. BHI Dock master (910) 457-7380

GOLFING

Bald Head Island features an 18- hole championship golf course designed by George Cobb that is rated 41/2 Stars by Golf Digest Magazine. Scenery include freshwater lagoons an occasional osprey or alligator, maritime forest, dune ridge, and ocean views. The complex includes a driving range, putting green and full service golf shop. Bald Head Island Pro Shop: (910) 457-7310

NATURE WALK

Enjoy the beauty of Bald Head Island by taking a self guided 20 – minute walk through the maritime forest and along the salt marsh and tidal creek. In the summer, the Bald Head Island Conservancy conducts turtle walks at night and alligator and bird walks in the morning. Space is limited. Call the conservancy for more information. Conservancy: (910) 457-5786

OLD BALDY LIGHTHOUSE

Old Baldy is North Carolina’s oldest lighthouse. It is open to the public. Climb to the top and enjoy a spectacular view. Visit the Old Baldy museum next door and see how the early lighthouse keepers lived. Historic narrated tours of the island are also available.

SOUTHPORT

Buy a ferry day pass at the Bald Head Island terminal and spend a leisurely afternoon in historic Southport. Stroll the quaint and charming downtown and treat yourself to great antiques, shopping and dining. We’re sure you’ll enjoy the ambiance of this lovingly preserved Southern Village.

TENNIS

The Bald Head Island Club has four hard-surface tennis courts. Equipment rental and sportswear are available through the tennis shop. The tennis pro offers lessons/clinics. Call the tennis shop to reserve your court time. Bald Head Island tennis Shop (910) 457-7457

CONSERVANCY

The Conservancy is a non-profit organization, and offers a variety of educational programs. These include fishing schools, and great children’s programs. We highly recommend the turtle walk. These begin with a short discussion of the magnificent 300-pound loggerhead turtles that nest on Bald Head Island beaches, and the hatchlings that will emerge. Then accompany the naturalist to the beach to view the nesting or hatchling sites. Space is limited. Call for reservations. Bald Head Island Conservancy: (910) 457-5786