Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Come on down, up, or over for the 29th Annual North Carolina Oyster Festival. The $5 admission for those over 8 years old is a bargain. Here you will find Oyster shucking, Oyster Stew, a cook off, road race, entertainment, a kid's area, plus arts & crafts.

For more details check out www.brunswickcountychamber.org or call 800 426 6644 or 910 754 6644.

Mark your calendar for next weekkend- The North Carolina Festival By the Sea. More info coming next weeek!

Hope to see you at both festivals!

While my grandsons were visiting they wanted to do 'something with poppa' so we headed to the museum on the beach. What a great program they have and the 6 year old twins found it fantastic! We arrived around 3PM and began touring the museum. At 3:30 a program on beach safety was given. The children were very involved in the entire process, learning and having fun. NBext they went outside as the Ocean Isle Beach fire department brought a large truck. The boys and girls climbed all over it like a bunch of ants while being supervised by the firemen. They were able to sit in the drivers seat and put on a fireman's coat and helmet. At this point we packed up their coloring books and 'jr fireman' badges they received for a quick dinner at Sharkey's on the ICW as we had to be back by 7PM. At 7 sharp, a program was given on the animals that can be found on the island. Parents, grandparents, and the kids really enjoyed it and a presentation about the turtles that nest on the island- plus an invitation to come to a nest later as 147 eggs were about to hatch. The children were next on a scavenger hunt through the museum. After they returned they were each given a box containing an owl 'pellet'. I though it was something from the owl's bottom but NO- it comes from the top. The pellets are sold to the museum sanitized and wrapped in foil. The boys and girls have a pointed stick to pull the fur and feathers apart. Inside they find what else the owl could not digest. Owls eat birds, mice, and other small animals. Tiny bones were found in all. Scotty found a bird skull and Dominic found the skull of a mouse.

That was only ONE day's program. Every day something different is going on. A family pass is only $49! This is the best $49 you can spend to help make your beach vacation more enjoyable. Check out their website at http://www.museumofcc.org/ and don't forget to stop by my website too at www.rakoci.com.

Brick landing Plantation is located in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina. This esquisite gated community sits on a beautiful 18 hole golf course.

Brick Landing Plantation Ocean Isle Beach offers single family homes, condominiums, and town houses, all of which are monitored by 24 hour security. Some additional amenities they offer are a swimming pool, clay tennis courts, fitness center, optional golf memberships, and great dining at the Island Wacche Grille. So if you're interested in Ocean Isle Beach real estate then you need to look at Brick Landing Plantation real estate for true southern living.

Haven't you always dreamed of owning your own personal beach vacation property? Currently there is a huge selection of beautiful Ocean Isle Beach Condos and Oceanfront Homes available, all at amazing prices.

Owning a beach condo or home is one of the best investments you can make with your money whether you use it strictly for personal use, or rent it out to other vacationers for additional income. Check out all the options that NC Coastal Property has to offer to find what fits your needs. Now is the time to buy!

Ocean Isle Beach is a family oriented, kick back and relax beach with very little commercial activity and hundreds of Ocean Isle Beach rentals to choose from. With about twelve golf courses and numerous restaurants within 10 miles, this beach located in Brunswick County is perfect for families looking to escape from the large crowds and relax.