Hey Brunswick County 🩵

If you love discovering hidden gems, local eats, coastal charm, and the people who make our community special… you’re in the right place.

Brunswick Beaches Beat isn’t just a newsletter — it’s our local heartbeat. It’s where we spotlight the places you’ll want to try next, the businesses you’ll want to support, and the experiences that make living here so special.

From sunrise beach walks to tucked-away cafés, from boutique finds to weekend adventures — we’re celebrating everything that makes Brunswick County feel like home.

This is about shopping local.
This is about community.
This is about connection.

And I’m so glad you’re here.

I’d love for you to:
✨ Forward this to a friend
✨ Reply and tell me your favorite local spot
✨ Follow along as we continue building something special together

Let’s explore Brunswick County — one local gem at a time 🩵

— Debbie

🍓 Strawberry Wine Fest Comes to Sunset Beach

A Sweet Celebration Supporting a Piece of Local History

There’s something special about spring along the Brunswick Islands—the sunshine, the coastal breeze, and now… the return of one of the sweetest events of the season.

The Strawberry Wine Fest is coming to Sunset Beach Town Park, bringing together winea lovers, strawberry enthusiasts, and the local community for a day filled with flavor, fun, and purpose.

Join the celebration on Sunday, April 28 from 12 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., where this nonprofit fundraiser invites guests to enjoy the afternoon for a suggested $5 donation per person.

🍷 More Than a Festival—It’s a Cause

This isn’t just about sipping wine and enjoying strawberries (although there will be plenty of both 😉).

The event is proudly supporting the Old Bridge Preservation Society, a local nonprofit dedicated to preserving the historic Sunset Beach swing bridge—one of the last remaining structures of its kind in North Carolina.

By attending, you’re not just enjoying a great day—you’re helping protect a meaningful piece of Sunset Beach history for generations to come.

🍓 What to Expect

This isn’t just about sipping wine and enjoying strawberries (although there will be plenty of both 😉).

The event is proudly supporting the Old Bridge Preservation Society, a local nonprofit dedicated to preserving the historic Sunset Beach swing bridge—one of the last remaining structures of its kind in North Carolina.

By attending, you’re not just enjoying a great day—you’re helping protect a meaningful piece of Sunset Beach history for generations to come.

The Strawberry Wine Fest is designed to be a full experience. Here’s what you can look forward to:

Whether you’re coming for the wine, the food, the music—or just a relaxing day in the park—there’s something for everyone.

🌅 Hidden Gem: The Kindred Spirit
Mailbox at Sunset Beach

As the weather starts warming up and those coastal breezes feel just right, there’s one quiet spot in Brunswick County that’s worth the walk.

Tucked along Bird Island at Sunset Beach sits the beloved Kindred Spirit Mailbox — a simple wooden mailbox that has become one of the most meaningful places along our coast.

The walk itself is part of the magic.

You’ll follow the shoreline past the crowds, listening to the waves, watching the dunes, and letting the world slow down a little. It’s peaceful. It’s quiet. It’s grounding.

And at the end of the walk, you’ll find the mailbox — filled with notebooks where visitors leave letters, prayers, reflections, memories, and dreams.

Some are joyful.
Some are heartfelt.
Some are deeply personal.

All are reminders that we’re more connected than we think.

Local Love Spotlight

Girls Day Out: The Perfect 
Way to Shop Local

Looking for the perfect way to spend a day out in Brunswick County?

Girls Day Out NC is all about slowing down, exploring local shops, and supporting the small businesses that make our coastal communities so special.

Grab a friend, plan your stops, and turn a simple day of shopping into a full experience.

✨ Browse unique boutiques
✨ Discover new favorite finds
✨ Meet the faces behind the businesses
✨ Support local with every purchase

🛍 Where to Shop Local

Make a day of it by visiting some of our favorite local gems:

Coastal House Home Decor

6934 Beach Drive SW, Suite 1
Ocean Isle Beach

Island Breeze
101 Shoreline Drive W

Sunset Beach

Island Classics
115 Causeway Dr.
OceanIsle Beach

The Purple Onion Café
4647 Main Street, Ste 1

Shallotte

Bleu

720 Sunset Blvd N Sunset

Beach, NC 28468

Salt + Vine

1780-6 Queen Anne

Sunset Beach

Saltwater MedSpa

925 Seaside Rd SW #7, 

Ocean Isle Beach

Tide & True Boutique

100-2 Causeway Dr, 

Ocean Isle Beach,

Each shop offers something a little different — and that’s what makes the experience so fun.

🌊 Make It a Day

Start your morning with coffee.
Spend the afternoon shopping, exploring, and discovering new favorites.
Sip a little wine, treat yourself, and enjoy a little well-deserved pampering along the way.

Because the best days aren’t rushed — they’re experienced.

And there’s nothing better than a day spent supporting local 💜