Sunset Beach, NC News and Events

Sometimes it feels like holidays are more about F O O D than anything else! What to cook, what to bring to the neighbors, what to have on hand for when the family comes into town, and what to do with all those leftovers. It's all fun and games until your pants do... View the full post »

(this blog was updated July 2020)Here at Sunset Vacations, we've written quite a bit about how to eat well while you're visiting Sunset Beach, NC. From how to eat the best seafood to the top five local places to eat to local places to eat seasonal fare, we'v... View the full post »

🔹 This blog was updated for content and accuracy on March 8, 2021 🔹Easter is about to hop around the corner! With Easter comes the Easter Bunny, egg hunts, good food and time with family. If you’re looking for some fun and tasty treats to delight your little ones,... View the full post »

Are you looking for the perfect Valentines Day dessert? One that is romantic. Delicious. Easy to make. And even healthy for you? (Did you know that with a few tweaks, dessert can be healthy for you…AND whole 30 or other diet compliant?!) Of course you are looking for such a dessert... View the full post »

Delicious, decadent chocolate for a romantic weekend getaway. Creamy chocolate ice cream for an indulgent family outing. Fudge and caramels and taffies. You know you love chocolate. Everyone does! (Even if they only admit it in their most secret of hearts.) Chocolate, though, is just... View the full post »

Romantic music playing in the background. White table cloth set with crystal. Enticing aromas wafting from the warm bread in front of you. Champagne bubbling in your hand to the accompaniment of your quiet laughter. Raised voices from the neighboring table intruding on your conversation. C... View the full post »

  Sweet. Creamy. Just the right amount of winter spice. It cools your throat and soothes your nerves from the very first sip. You can toast the New Year with champagne - you can never go wrong with champagne! But everyone else also toasts the New Year with champagne. Plus, there is no ... View the full post »

Sweetness. Caramel-iness. A hint of salt. Softness and Firmness. These delicious opposites, when they come together in one dish, create the most amazing pop of flavor! A heavenly experience that will not soon be forgotten. Add in brilliant, saturated color, and this will be a dreamy experi... View the full post »

It is almost Thanksgiving time here in Sunset Beach! Can you believe it? We are so excited! It is pretty much our favorite holiday out of the whole year, what with all the delicious food and the fun family time. And don’t forget that Thanksgiving Day football with you last piece of pie as ... View the full post »

  Crisp apples. Sweet cider. Cinnamon spiced and sugar sweetened soft baked goods. Fall is a season full of warm and comforting flavor! This is especially true of fall in Sunset Beach, NC. We have all kinds of incredible eateries, restaurants, and coffee shops that we know will help make you... View the full post »

Sweet, creamy peanut butter. Firm yet soft all at the same time. Even a little bit of a crunch. Are we describing peanut butter cookies? We could be! However, we are talking about beautiful, decadent peanut butter fudge! You like fudge, right? Of course you do! Rich, filling, chewy - just one bi... View the full post »

      It’s been a beautiful summer, especially here in Sunset Beach! Long days of sunshine followed by short nights of laughter in the starlight. Labor Day, though, is just around the corner which means that the unofficial start of fall is almost here! And you know what ... View the full post »

  Sunshine pouring over your head, warming you inside and out. Soothing waves washing over all your senses, sending you into a sweet state of serenity. You are perfectly happy…and hot! It is summer after all. And everywhere gets hot, even the most perfect of places such as Sunset Beach.&nb... View the full post »

Can you believe that it is almost time for the Fourth of July?! Here in Sunset Beach we are quite ready for it. Are you? Do you know what delightful treats you are going to celebrate with? Because, a Fourth of July just isn’t truly a celebration without family, fun, and food, is it? Thin... View the full post »

Summer is coming, and no where is that more evident than in Sunset Beach, NC, with our warming weather and gorgeous sunshine. Between the sun, the bird songs, and the long work hours indoors, you are probably counting each second until your summer beach vacation! (Haven't booked your summer be... View the full post »