Bald Head Island
in Brunswick County of North Carolina, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
33.862 and -77.994 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 33° 51' 42" and W -77° 59' 39"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 09:21 AM (Wednesday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:15 am and 8:01 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-33.937 and 115.018 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Burnside
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-05-08 08:04:21

Discover Bald Head Island

Bald Head Island in Brunswick County (North Carolina) with it's 171 citizens is a place in United States about 352 mi (or 566 km) south of Washington DC, the country's capital city.

Current time in Bald Head Island is now 09:21 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 10 airports near Bald Head Island, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Wilmington International Airport in a distance of 29 mi (or 46 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Bolivia, Wilmington, Burgaw, Whiteville and Elizabethtown. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 29°C / 84 °F

Morning Temperature 23°C / 73 °F
Evening Temperature 25°C / 76 °F
Night Temperature 23°C / 74 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 58%
Air Pressure 1009 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 63% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Wednesday, 8th of May 2024

27°C (81 °F)
22°C (72 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, broken clouds.

Thursday, 9th of May 2024

23°C (74 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 10th of May 2024

22°C (72 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

BALD HEAD ISLAND

Address
1,1 mi
6 MARINA WYND
28461 Bald Head Island
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


WINGATE BY WYNDHAM SOUTHPORT

Address
5,5 mi
1511 NORTH HOWE STREET
28461 Southport
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Southport Boat Demo

Published: December 17, 2007
Length: 08:16 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: THBS1

John and Ryan sea trial a new Southport 26 through some waves in North Carolina. The Houseboat Store is a new dealer for these impressive boats. 770-614-0000 for more info.


DJI Phantom Flying Over Fort Caswell Old Civil War

Published: January 24, 2015
Length: 12:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Kevin G Mickle

This is video footage shot with the GoPro Hero 3 mounted on a DJI Phantom 2. The footage was taken at Fort Caswell on Oak Island in North Carolina. This is my website: http://www.kevinmickle.com...


Tijuca Tower - Bald Head Island

Published: September 01, 2011
Length: 21:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: baldheadislandhomes

This incredible home has been featured in national magazines and has won several architectural awards. The home is located in the Harbour Village and offers breathtaking views of the Cape Fear...


Fairview Student Caswell Retreat 2008

Published: May 17, 2008
Length: 32:16 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Brian Polk

Fairview Baptist Church, Apex, NC Caswell Student Retreat, Spring 2008 Study: Tupos.


Four Timelapses, Three Days (Caswell Beach)

Published: August 16, 2008
Length: 45:23 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: revbleech

Four timelapses from three different days. Apologies for the goofy autofocus difficulties on the first, but the fourth turned out great.


Maggie's Place-Bald Head Island, North carolina

Published: August 22, 2009
Length: 36:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: richohio

Maggie's Place Home Rental On Bald Head Island. Location: Bald Head Island, Southern Coast, Coastal, North Carolina, USA (20 minute ferry ride from Southport) View Map Accommodations:...


me line dancing

Published: November 18, 2007
Length: 42:59 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: thunderman30

self explainitory but you cant c my face!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


The Pirates Are Coming Festival 2013 - Pirate Parade (Part 1)

Published: August 04, 2013
Length: 57:48 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Brian Austin

Pirates arrive by tall ship and take over the island for several days of unbridled revelry including a pirate party, gunpowder demonstrations and sword fighting. Festival benefits Old Baldy...


Castello della Balena - 710 Shoals Watch, Bald Head Island, NC

Published: October 09, 2013
Length: 42:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: BestOfBaldHead

PERFECT FOR WEDDINGS, RECEPTIONS, & OTHER LARGE EVENTS!! Can you imagine traversing through the belly of a whale? That's exactly what you will do in this immaculate oceanfront home set high...


Bald Head Island Tour

Published: January 07, 2015
Length: 20:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Cape Fear Virtual Tours

Virtual Tour of Bald Head Island.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Bald Head Island, North Carolina

Bald Head Island is a village located on the east side of the Cape Fear River in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States. Compared to the city of Wilmington to the north, the village of Bald Head Island is small and somewhat remote. It is only accessible by ferry from the nearby town of Southport. Cars are not allowed; instead residents drive modified electric golf carts. The village is revered for its picturesque nature and is a popular location for retirement.

Located at 33.8619, -77.99 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Villages in North Carolina, Populated places in Brunswick County, North Carolina, Barrier islands of North Carolina, Beaches of North Carolina, Car-free zones, Populated places established in 1985, 1985 establishments in North Carolina

Cape Fear (headland)

Cape Fear is a prominent headland jutting into the Atlantic Ocean from Bald Head Island on the coast of North Carolina in the southeastern United States. It is largely formed of barrier beaches and the silty outwash of the Cape Fear River as it drains the southeast coast of North Carolina through an estuary south of Wilmington.

Located at 33.8439, -77.9621 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Brunswick County, North Carolina, Headlands of North Carolina

Cape Fear River

The Cape Fear River is a 202 miles long blackwater river in east central North Carolina in the United States. It flows into the Atlantic Ocean near Cape Fear, from which it takes its name.

Located at 33.8856, -78.0128 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of North Carolina, Geography of Brunswick County, North Carolina, Geography of Lee County, North Carolina, Geography of Chatham County, North Carolina, Geography of Harnett County, North Carolina, Geography of Cumberland County, North Carolina, Geography of Bladen County, North Carolina, Geography of New Hanover County, North Carolina

North Carolina Baptist Assembly

The North Carolina Baptist Assembly is a Christian retreat owned and operated by the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, the state's largest denomination. The grounds of the retreat, on the eastern end of Oak Island, is the former site of Fort Caswell, a military base that was occupied by various branches of the U.S. armed forces for most of the period between 1836 and 1945. Most people still call the Baptist Assembly Fort Caswell.

Located at 33.8925, -78.0206 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures in Brunswick County, North Carolina, Baptists in North Carolina, Forts in North Carolina

Battle of Cape Fear River (1718)

The Battle of Cape Fear River, or the Battle of the Sandbars, was fought in September 1718 between a British naval expedition from South Carolina against the pirate ships of Stede Bonnet. British forces defeated the pirates in the Cape Fear River estuary which led to Bonnet's death by hanging in Charleston.

Located at 33.8856, -78.0128 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Piracy, Naval battles involving Great Britain, Naval battles involving pirates, Battles involving canoes, Conflicts in 1718, 1718 in North America