In Brunswick County there were at least four key forts: Fort Anderson (originally named Fort St. Philips) at Brunswick Town, Fort Johnston in Smithville (now Southport), Fort Caswell at the mouth of the Cape Fear River, and Fort Campbell on present-day Long Beach.

In nearby New Hanover County, Fort Fisher guarded the other entrance to the Cape Fear River, keeping Wilmington as the very last Confederate port open until the bitter end, falling on January 15th, 1865, after a tremendous bombardment by Union Naval troops and attack by more than 20,000 Union army troops.

Below are area events associated with the Civil War in our area:

June 5, 2012 – 6:30 PM
Brunswick Civil War Round Table
Speaker: Dr. Max R. Williams, BCWRT director and Lifetime Charter Member. Topic: “When Cotton Wasn’t King: Southern Dreams and British Realities.” Refreshments.
Trinity United Methodist Church 209 E.Nash Street, Southport, NC 28461
Contact: Wally Rueckel
910/253-7382
Admission/Fees: Free.

August 11, 2012 – 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Blue & Gray Navies
Carolina Living History Guild members will set up displays that highlight the history of the USS North Carolina and the CSS North Carolina during the American Civil War. Displays will include steam engineering, ironclad ship construction, navigation, small arms of the US and CS navies, and the “arts of the sailor.” Visitors will be able to view reproductions of period small arms and working models of steam engines, as well as many other items. Guild members will discuss with visitors the vast differences between the 1824 ship-of-the-line and the newly constructed Confederate ironclad gunboat, and how these differences highlighted the change in naval and military technology in the 1860s.
Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Highways 17/74/76/421 Intersections Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797

Island Kayak Adventure Package at The Winds Resort Beach Club on nearby Ocean Isle Beach NC!

Kayaking the serene salt marshes of the Intracoastal Waterway is truly an unforgettable experience. Let us introduce you to a whole new rarely seen world of undisturbed wetlands and native wildlife. This pristine marsh is with out a doubt one of North Carolina’s priceless hidden gems.

Rates: 

From $206.00 per person 3/9/12 – 6/8/12
From $265.00 per person 6/9/12 – 8/10/12
From $235.00 per person 8/11/12 – 9/3/12

From $206.00 per person 9/4/12 – 9/30/12

From $167.00 per person 10/1/12 – 10/31/12

Arrival Days: Any day of week.

Length of Stay: 2 night’s min. / 14 night’s max.

This Package Includes:

• Two night’s accommodations in an oceanfront Jasmine Guest Room, Wisteria Mini Suite, Azalea Petite Suite, Hibiscus Single Suite, or an Island View Camellia Guest Room
• Welcome basket for each room
• Three hour kayak tour of the Intracoastal Waterway
• Dinner for two at your choice of: Sharky’s Waterfront Restaurant or Roberto’s Ristorante
• Complimentary bikes to explore the island
• Hot Southern Breakfast Buffet for two each morning
• Free Aqua Zumba and Water Aerobic classes
• Discounts to area restaurants and shops

Package is based on double occupancy and is subject to advance reservations and availability. Please call 1.800.334.3581 to schedule your kayak tour and dinner reservations at least 3 days before your arrival

Bring your significant other to the beach for a relaxing, renewing weekend of togetherness and adventure with our Couples Getaway Package at The Winds Resort Beach Club on Ocean Isle Beach, NC

May 15 – June 8, 2012, the rate per person is from $198.00

June 9 – June 28, 2012, the rate per person is from $267.00

Package Includes:

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*Accommodations Are:

Two people in an oceanfront Jasmine Guest Room, Wisteria Mini Suite, Azalea Petite Suite or an Island View Camellia Guest Room.

Optional Add Ons (Available Online):

1) Add a bottle of Champagne to have waiting in your room:

2) Add dinner for two at choice of two nearby restaurants:

Roberto’s Italian Ristorante:

Dinner Includes: Wine and Beer (2 Drinks per person), your choice of Steak, Seafood, or Pasta from The Winds Menu, Salad or Soup, Dessert and Coffee. Reservations available Tuesday through Saturday.

Sharky’s Waterfront Restaurant (overlooking the intra-coastal waterway)

Dinner Includes: Entrees (any menu item), 4 Glasses of House Wine (per two people: 4 people receive 8 Glasses/8 receive 12 Glasses), Salad, Dessert, Non-alcoholic Beverages.

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Island Escape Package at The Winds Resort Beach Club on nearby Ocean Isle Beach NC!

The island is perfect this time of year, un-crowded and just beginning to cool off from the tropical heat. Take a few days for yourself and come enjoy the last of the fading summer days in this lush oasis. This Package is for two people for two nights and is valid seven days a week.

March 9, 2012 to June 8, 2012, the package rate is from $299.00

June 9, 2012 to June 28, 2012, the package rate is from $417.00

Island Escape Package Includes:

• Two night’s accommodation in an Island View Camellia Guest Room
• A bottle of Champagne or Sparkling Cider
• Tour the Silver Coast Winery with a wine tasting
• Dinner for two at your choice of; Sharky’s Waterfront Restaurant or Roberto’s Italian Ristorante
• Hot Southern Breakfast Buffet for two each morning
• Free Water Zumba and Water Aerobic classes
• Complimentary bikes to explore the island
• Discounts to area restaurants and shops

Please call 800.334.3581 to make your restaurant reservation and schedule your winery tour at least 5 days prior to your arrival. Roberto’s Italian Ristorante is available Tuesday through Sunday.

With rates that include a full hot Southern Breakfast Buffet each day there is no better golf value around!

2012 FREE SUMMER GOLF – 6/01/2012 to 8/31/2012:

We’re talking free green fees for all Winds’ guests on a selection of top area courses FREE. All you pay in, addition to your regular lodging rates, is carts and tax.

Courses include: Azalea Sands, Brierwood Golf Course, Carolina Shores, Sea Trail Byrd, Sea Trail Maples, Valley at Eastport, Wedgefield.

After 12:00: Brunswick Plantation

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To book this golf package please call the The Winds Resort Beach Club Toll Free: 800-334-3581 or Email:reservations@thewinds.com

“Its All About Golf At The Winds!”

The Winds Resort Beach Club offers golfers a choice of oceanfront suites overlooking palm trees, subtropical gardens and our breathtaking powder-sand island beach or, for groups, our spacious 4, 5 and 6 bedroom Resort Cottages.

All packages include a Hot Southern Breakfast Buffet and use of all of The Winds Amenities: Three Pools (one indoor), Garden Bar Restaurant and poolside oceanfront Tiki-Bar.

The Winds’ deserves its reputation for being “a golfer’s paradise”, boasting nearly 20 of the “Grand Strand’s” best courses within 8 miles, and close to 100 courses within 30 minutes drive. Golfers love our FREE Summer Golf Program!

May 16 – 19, 2012
Battleship Association Annual Crew Reunion
The USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Association is an organization of the Battleship’s crew and their families. The Association hosts an annual reunion in Wilmington with the next one scheduled for May 16 – 19, 2012. The crew and families very much look forward to their annual return to the Battleship to share stories, visit old friends and make new ones. The love they have for their ship makes a powerful bond. Darrell Adams publishes their newsletter, the TARHEEL, several times a year. Mr. Adams also runs the Association “chat line”, which helps everyone stay in touch. The crew has been a tremendous asset to the Battleship through the years. They have given thousands of artifacts, recorded oral histories, donated funds, helped found the Friends of the Battleship, volunteered countless hours, and served on the USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Commission. The Battleship staff is proud to preserve their ship and share their story. The Battleship would love to help crew members and their families reconnect with their Ship. If you are interested in joining the USS NC Battleship Association or finding out about the annual crew reunion, please contact Museum Services Director Kim Sincox.
Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Highways 17/74/76/421 Intersections Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797

May 19, 2012 – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Battleship Alive!
The Battleship has sponsored “Living History” weekends, called “Battleship Alive,” since 1997. “Living History” brings historical events, places and persons “alive” for the public by demonstrating various aspects of the past and allowing interaction with the interpreters. The LHC gives insight into the daily life and routine of the crew aboard the USS NORTH CAROLINA by explaining the duties specific to the sailor’s ratings (jobs) and demonstrates of some of the activities that occurred aboard the ship. The WAVES/Home Front unit portrays the lives of women in the Navy and of the men and women on the home front during the war. Included with Battleship admission.
Battleship NC Highways 17/74/76/421 Intersection Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797

May 25 – 28, 2012
Bald Head Island Memorial Day Weekend
Come and enjoy a week end of fun, music and great food on Bald Head Island
Bald Head Island, NC
Contact: Bald Head Island Limited Rental Relations
1-800-432-RENT
Admission/Fees: Fees Charged

May 28, 2012 – 5:45 PM
47th Annual Memorial Day Observance
Remember those who gave their lives in service by honoring veterans at the Battleship’s traditional Memorial Day Observance featuring a military guest speaker, an all-service Color Guard, a 21-gun salute by a Marine Corps Honor Guard, a military band, Taps, and a memorial wreath cast onto the waters.
Battleship North Carolina Highway 17/74/76/421 Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797
Admission/Fees: Free

May 30 – June 3, 2012
Bald Head Island Annual Fishing Rodeo
Come and watch the boats com in with their catch of the day. Fishing Tournament for wahoo, dolphin and tuna, as well as a catch-and-release billfish category.
Bald Head Island Marina
Contact: Bald Head Island Limited Rental Relations
P.O. Box 3069 Bald Head Island, NC 28461
1-800-432-RENT
Admission/Fees: Call for Fees

June 2, 2012 – 7:30 AM
Bridge to Bridge Triathlon
Triathlon Race, 750 meter swim, 18 mile bike, and a 4 mile run.
Oak Island & Surrounding Area
Contact: Tony Panigutti
150 W. 9th Ave. #1308 Denver, Co 80204
303/882-8304
Admission/Fees: $60.00 + depending on when registered.
Sponsored by & Organized by Without Limits Productions.

June 5, 2012 – 6:30 PM
Brunswick Civil War Round Table
Speaker: Dr. Max R. Williams, BCWRT director and Lifetime Charter Member. Topic: “When Cotton Wasn’t King: Southern Dreams and British Realities.” Refreshments.
Trinity United Methodist Church 209 E.Nash Street, Southport, NC 28461
Contact: Wally Rueckel
910/253-7382
Admission/Fees: Free.

June 9, 2012 – 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Battleship 101
Ship volunteers stationed throughout the ship engage visitors in specific subjects and areas including: gunnery, radar, sickbay, galley, engineering, and daily shipboard life.
Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Intersection of Highways 17/74/76/421 Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797
Admission/Fees: Free with Battleship admission.

June 30, 2012 – 10:00 AM
N.C. 4th of July Festival Beach Day
Youth Activities and Contests from 10am-2pm. Sk8 Competition in the afternoon. Shag Contest organized by the Society of Brunswick Shaggers. Beach Music Band from 7pm-9pm.
Middleton Park Extension (46th Street, SE and Beachfront Cabana Area.
Contact: Oak Island Parks & Recreation Department
910/278-5518
Admission/Fees: Free
Organized and Sponsored by Oak Island Parks & Recreation Department. Beach Concert & Shag Contest Sponsored by N.C. 4th of July Festival.

June 30, 2012 – 8:00 AM
NC 4th of July Festival Freedom Run
5k run, walk & 1 mile fun run/walk. Entry fees are $20 before 6/8 and $25 after for one mile or 5k. $10 per event for Active Military & Law Enforcement.
Waterfront Park, Southport
Contact: NC 4th of July Festival
910/457-5578
Admission/Fees: Fee Charged.

July 2 – 4, 2012
N.C. 4th of July Festival
Arts, crafts, parade, 5K run, food, entertainment, children’s games, naturalization ceremony and more. See “Events & Activities” page for more information and link to the preliminary schedule. Check out the festival’s new website www.nc4thofjuly.com
Downtown Southport.
Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
4433 Long Beach Road, SE Southport, NC 28461
910-457-5578
Admission/Fees: Most events are free.
June 30th -Beach Day & Freedom Run. July 2,4 & 4 events will be in downtown Southport.

July 4, 2012 – 9:05 PM
16th Annual Battleship Blast
Noted as Coastal Living’s 10 Spots to Celebrate the Fourth and recent recipient of Southeast Tourism Society’s award of Top 20 things to due in July, the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA, U.S. Cellular, and the City of Wilmington present the 2012 16th Annual Battleship Blast Fireworks show sponsored by Food Lion, Star News Media, WECT TV-6 and 102.7 WGNI on Wednesday, July 4, 2012. At 9:05pm the Battleship fireworks spectacular will begin. You don’t want to miss this year as the fireworks display will take on new forms that have never been seen in Wilmington before. Primary viewing for the fireworks will be from downtown Wilmington. The entire Battleship complex on Eagles Island will be closed at 6:00pm and all vehicles will be required to leave by 6:30pm. Therefore, come early and visit the equally impressive Battleship NORTH CAROLINA before the activities in the evening.
USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Hwy. 17/74/76/421 Intersection Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797

July 4, 2012
Bald Head Island 4th of July Celebration
Annual Bald Head Island Cart Parade.
Bald Head Island, NC
Contact: Bald Head Island Limited Rental Relations
1-800-432-RENT

July 14, 2012 – 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Battleship 101
Ship volunteers stationed throughout the ship engage visitors in specific subjects and areas including: gunnery, radar, sickbay, galley, engineering, and daily shipboard life. Free with Battleship admission.
Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Highways 17/74/76/421 Intersections Wilmington NC
910/251-5797

July 27 – 28, 2012
Cape Fear Flounder Classic
Flounder Fishing Tournament. Boats only. Cash Prizes.
Southport Marina 606 W. West Street Southport, NC 28461
Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
4433 Long Beach Road, SE Southport, NC 28461
910/457-6964
Admission/Fees: Fees Charged
Event of Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce

August 11, 2012 – 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Battleship 101
Ship volunteers stationed throughout the ship engage visitors in specific subjects and areas including: gunnery, radar, sickbay, galley, engineering, and daily shipboard life. Free with Battleship admission. Only on August 11th, Civil War re-enactors will be interpreting the Blue & Gray Navies.
Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Highways 17/74/76/421 Intersections Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797

August 11, 2012 – 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Blue & Gray Navies
Carolina Living History Guild members will set up displays that highlight the history of the USS North Carolina and the CSS North Carolina during the American Civil War. Displays will include steam engineering, ironclad ship construction, navigation, small arms of the US and CS navies, and the “arts of the sailor.” Visitors will be able to view reproductions of period small arms and working models of steam engines, as well as many other items. Guild members will discuss with visitors the vast differences between the 1824 ship-of-the-line and the newly constructed Confederate ironclad gunboat, and how these differences highlighted the change in naval and military technology in the 1860s.
Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Highways 17/74/76/421 Intersections Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797

August 31 – September 2, 2012
Labor Day Music Extravaganza Weekend
Come and enjoy a week end of fun, food and entertainment. For ticket information contact the BHI Rental Relations Department.
Bald Head Island, NC
Contact: Bald Head Island Limited Rental Relations
1-800-432-RENT
Admission/Fees: Fees Vary.

September 29, 2012 – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Battleship Alive
The Battleship has sponsored “Living History” weekends, called “Battleship Alive,” since 1997. “Living History” brings historical events, places and persons “alive” for the public by demonstrating various aspects of the past and allowing interaction with the interpreters. The LHC gives insight into the daily life and routine of the crew aboard the USS NORTH CAROLINA by explaining the duties specific to the sailor’s ratings (jobs) and demonstrates of some of the activities that occurred aboard the ship. The WAVES/Home Front unit portrays the lives of women in the Navy and of the men and women on the home front during the war. Included with Battleship admission.
Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Intersection of Highways 17/74/76/421 Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797

October 1 – 31, 2012
October Wine and Food month on Bald Head Island
Series of events throughout the month, including wine dinners, tastings, Octoberfest and seminars. For more information contact BHI Rental Relations Department.
Bald Head Island
Contact: Bald Head Island Limited Rental Relations
1-800-432-RENT
Admission/Fees: Fees Charged

October 4 – 6, 2012 – 10:00 AM
Annual U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament
Over $100,000 in prizes. Guaranteed Prize structure. Entertainment, Food, Fishing Tournament. Fee Charged to enter. Spectators Free. Food,Beverages & Entertainment Saturday. Public welcome.
Southport Marina
Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
4433 Long Beach Road, Southport, NC 28461
800-457-6964
www.usopenkmt.com

October 13, 2012
Hidden Battleship
For the explorer at heart, bring a friend and join us for a unique, behind-the-scenes tour of un-restored areas of the Battleship. The four-hour tour consists of small groups with guides. Guests explore the bow (officers’ country and boatswain locker), third deck (Radio II, brig, after gyro, storage rooms, ammunition handling, Engineer’s office, torpedo area), Engine room #1, the refrigerator compartments, and climb inside the fire control tower to the top of the ship. The Azalea Coast Radio Club will be in Radio II to explain their work on the ship’s radio transmitters. It’s the tour that brings out the “Indiana Jones” in all of us, without the snakes!
Battleship NC Intersection of Hwys. 17/74/76/421 Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797
Admission/Fees: $45.00 Per Person. Pre-Registration Required.
The tour is limited to ages 12 and older and limited to 40 participants per time slot. It is not appropriate for those who have difficulty climbing narrow ladders or over knee-high hatches. Wear warm, comfortable, washable clothing, sturdy, rubber-soled shoes and bring a camera! Choose between a morning (8:30 – 12:30) or afternoon (1:30 – 5:30) tour. Registration and payment are due by Thursday, October 11th.

October 30, 2012 – 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Batty Battleship’s Halloween Bash
Trick or Treat aboard the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA. Batty Battleship, brother Buggy and their friends have come back to the Battleship for a spooktacular trick or treating time. A lot of fun and no scares it is the best location for the family to share. But don’t be frightened and don’t you fret we promise we’ll provide a zoo with animals to pet. With candy and sweets there’s plenty of treats you’ll be asking yourself what more should I eat. Come have fun on the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA for the 4th annual Batty Battleship’s Halloween Bash. Carnival festivities with popcorn, tattoos, caricature drawings and bounce house included trick-or-treaters of all ages will be begging not to leave.
Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Intersection of Highways 17/74/76/421 Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797
Admission/Fees: $5 per person. Children 2 & under Free.

November 3, 2012
Dixon Chapel Oyster Roast
Nothin’ better on a cool day than hot roasted oysters, hot cornbread, pickles and a cold pepsi. Bring yourself on over to Dixon Chapel United Methodist Church at 190 Varnamtown Rd. near Holden Beach from noon to 5pm, Saturday, November 5th. Oyster Roast: Adult $20 Child $8. Fish Plates: Adults $10 Child $5. Also Hotdogs, Softdrinks, Homemade Baked Goods & Crafts. BRING YOUR OWN KNIFE and any special sauces you like. No coolers permitted. For additional information call: 910-842-6425, 910-842-6492, 910-842-9840 & Pastor Bill Negron, 910-547-1879.
Varnamtown
Contact: Carson Varnam
910/842-6425
Admission/Fees: Fee Charged

November 3, 2012 – 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Holly Days Arts & Crafts Fair.
Southport Gym Atlantic Ave., Southport
Contact: Barbara Vice
700 W. 9th Street Southport, NC 28461
910/457-4365
Admission/Fees: Free
Sponsored by: Southport Baptist Church Bellamy Group

November 13, 2012
Election Day
Please remember to vote!

December 1, 2012 – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Battleship Alive!
The Battleship has sponsored “Living History” weekends, called “Battleship Alive,” since 1997. “Living History” brings historical events, places and persons “alive” for the public by demonstrating various aspects of the past and allowing interaction with the interpreters. The LHC gives insight into the daily life and routine of the crew aboard the USS NORTH CAROLINA by explaining the duties specific to the sailor’s ratings (jobs) and demonstrates of some of the activities that occurred aboard the ship. The WAVES/Home Front unit portrays the lives of women in the Navy and of the men and women on the home front during the war. Included with Battleship admission.
Battleship North Carolina Highway 17/74/76/421 Intersection Wilmington, NC
910-251-5797

December 1, 2012 – 2:00 PM
Christmas By The Sea Parade
Oak Island – On Oak Island Drive from Oak Island Town Hall on 46th Street to McGlamery Street. For a parade application call The Chamber.
Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
4433 Long Beach Road, SE, Southport, NC 28461
910/457-6964

To see this month’s Martha’s “Best Buy Picks” for Oak Island CLICK HERE!

To have this list emailed to you in her monthly “Martha’s Picks” Newsletter just sign up in the box provided on the right side of her website!

Local authors Fred R. David and Vern J. Bender created this 66 page paperback book.

$14.95 Buy it at http://Islands-Art.com

People from age 4 to 104 will love this book, for twelve good reasons:

* It provides short stories of the last voyage of ships that sank offshore of Sunset Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, Holden Beach, Oak Island, and Baldhead Island
* It provides actual pictures of ships that sank here, such as the Sherman, the Hebe, the Raritan, the Governor, and the City of Houston
* It provides GPS #’s of many shipwrecks off southeast North Carolina
* It provides color pictures and short descriptions of exotic marine life that inhabit local shipwrecks
* It reveals where local Shark Tooth Beds are located and describes the extinct megalodon that once roamed here * It discusses the local Cypress Tree Forest on the ocean floor
* It provides numerous embedded YouTube video hotlinks to bring to life local shipwrecks and marine life
* It describes how, when, and where to catch spiny and slipper lobster here
* It gives important information for diving local shipwrecks, including depth, visibility, currents, type of artifacts, and marine life
* It describes local shipwreck history, from pirate ships to Civil War blockade runners, to World War II U-boat victims, to the recent Valour sinking * It tells the story of Frying Pan Tower and Frying Pan Lightships
* Help us preserve the history of this area by making this book available to others.

$14.95 Buy it at http://Islands-Art.com

FALL FORE GOLF 9/1/2012-10/31/12

$99.00 Per Person All Inclusive – Package includes:

• Lodging
• Daily Hot Southern Breakfast Buffet
• Daily Round of Golf On Great Courses (See list below)
• Cart Fees
• Greens Fees
• Daily Housekeeping
• Rates based on 4 golfers in a 2 bedroom/2 bath suite, 8 golfers if a 4 bedroom/4 bath Resort House or 2 golfers in a one bedroom/one bath Camilla Guest Room.

Courses To Be Announced! 2011 Courses Included: Azalea Sands, Brierwood, Carolina National, Carolina Shores, Eagles Nest, Lockwood Folly, Palmetto Greens, Rivers Edge, Sandpiper Bay, Sea Trail Byrd & Maples, Valley at Eastport

Farmstead, Meadowlands & Magnolia Greens available for $5 more.

Lions Paw & Panthers Run available for $10 more.

To book this golf package please call the The Winds Golf Desk Toll Free: 800-334-3581 ext.716 or visit the The Winds Golf Package website: http://thewindsgolf.com Email: GolfDesk@TheWinds.com

Click here to download these valuable coupons that you can print right off of your computer.

The Winds is a small, intimate island resort ideal for vacations, romantic getaways, weddings, honeymoons, reunions, golf packages and excursions or small meetings, The Winds Resort Beach Club, on Ocean Isle Beach, NC, is more than just a beach resort hotel.

The Winds’ complex is a lush tropical paradise offering a variety of Ocean Isle beach rentals and vacation homes all with access to a host of free amenities including three pools (one indoor), bikes to explore the island and much more.

Oceanfront hotel rooms and 1, 2 and 3 bedroom suites (with kitchens) overlook palms, banana trees, hibiscus flowers and our breathtaking island beach. The Winds also offers 4, 5 and 6 bedroom Resort Cottages.

Free Hot Southern Breakfast Buffet each morning:
No one offers a free breakfast spread like The Winds Resort Beach Club! All guests can enjoy this buffet free with their stay.

With everything from eggs, breakfast meats, grits, potatoes, waffles, bagels and english muffins to fruit and hot and cold cereals.

This is just a partial list. We promise that you will not be walking away hungry.

The Winds Resort Beach Club

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