Life on BHI

As a barrier island surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and Cape Fear River, Bald Head Island offers a unique way of living. Whether you live on BHI part-time or full-time, or just come to visit, here are a list of resources to help you navigate daily living.

BHI Limited's April 2024 Bald Head Island Bulletin — featuring hours of operation of BHI dining, shopping, services and non-profit organizations.

BHI Basics covers essential information about Bald Head Island, NC.

Read the full article about BHI's Pollinator Garden by Betsi Stephen HERE.

Project Longevity / BHI Community Care

Learn about the importance of dunes on a barrier island — click HERE .
Courtesy of Spencer Rogers, NC Sea Grant, UNC-Wilmington Center for Marine Science.

Village of BHI's BEACH FORECAST GUIDE.
Rip Current survival guide 3-minute video by NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration).

Track alligators, dolphins, turtles, sharks and whales at Ocearch .

For a bit of history, check out this 1916 video showing Bald Head Island (then called Palmetto Island) and the surrounding area — click HERE .