GENERAL INFORMATION
Climate   Churches

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Two Beach Services held Memorial Day through Labor Day and our own nondenominational chapel on the island. Churches of most every denomination located within 15 miles of Ocean Isle.
Taxes
Retail Sales Tax 7%
Real Estate Tax:
County: $540.00 per $100,000.00 evaluation
City: $ 150.00 per $100,000.00 evaluation
$690.00 per $100,000.00 evaluation
 Schools
Union Primary; Jesse Mae Monroe Elementary
Shallotte Middle School
West Brunswick High School
all within 15 miles of Ocean Isle
Private schools in the area, in Whiteville and in Wilmington located within 45 miles
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Location
Ocean Isle Beach is located about 40 miles south of Wilmington, NC and about 30 miles north of Myrtle Beach, SC. Both cities have airports and are approximately 45 miles from Ocean Isle Beach. There is convenient shopping in the immediate area (grocery, clothing, pharmacy, banking, home improvement). There are approximately 40 restaurants and 30 golf courses in the Calabash, Sunset Beach, Ocean Isle Beach area.

Community Amenities
Sunset River Marketplace - a gallery of art and unique creations located in Calabash
Museum of Costal Carolina - located on the island of Ocean Isle Beach
The Ingram Planetarium - located minutes away in Sunset Beach
The Historic Port of Wilmington - located approximately 45 minutes away
Battleship of North Carolina - restored WWII battleship in historic Wilmington
Fort Fisher and Aquarium - about 1 - 1 1/2 hours away depending on the ferry schedule and drive
Brookgreen Gardens - located about 1 - 1 1/2 hours away in South Myrtle Beach
Silver Coast Winery - winery and dining located in Longwood, approximately 10 miles away

Special Events
N.C. Oyster Festival - held every October in Ocean Isle Beach; artists, craftsman, bands and other live entertainment, races, and food galore
N.C. Festival By the Sea - held the last weekend in October at Holden Beach; similar to the Oyster Festival