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Sunset Beach, North Carolina
Town · Population 4,521 · #166 in North Carolina
About Sunset Beach
Sunset Beach, NC is a small town located in southern North Carolina counting 4,521 people who proudly call it home.
Sunset Beach holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 6.76 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 669 residents per square mile.
📰 Sunset Beach News Today
- Crater found on NC beach was a dangerous stunt that broke the law, NC police say Charlotte Observer · Jul 13
- Waterspout spotted at North Carolina beach during weekend storm: Pictures here WBTV · Aug 4
- Sunset Beach warns against digging large holes on strand WECT | TV6 · Jul 13
- Scenic Brunswick beach town named a top affordable spring destination - Wilmington Star-News Wilmington Star-News · Mar 7
- Beachgoers spot waterspout off Sunset Beach's coast WRAL · Aug 3
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Sunset Beach Unique
- The only place in America named Sunset Beach — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern North Carolina, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of North Carolina — one of 776 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Sunset Beach
- Coastal Grounds — coffee shop (café)
- The Boat Landing
- Mavericks Java — coffee shop (café)
- Rustic Reel Bar & Grill — american
- The Bridge Grill — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Old Bridge Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNorth Carolina
TypeTown
Population (2024)4,521
Rank in state#166 of 549
Land area6.76 sq mi
Density669/sq mi
Coordinates33.8923, -78.5073