Sunset Beach: Gazebo
About
Sunset Beach: Gazebo is a public beach access point in Sunset Beach, North Carolina, managed by the town and located about a mile from its center. The access has restrooms, accessible access for visitors with mobility needs, and parking, and there is no fee to use it. Typical averages from the nearby Shallotte weather station show warm summers and mild winters. July is the warmest month, with highs around 87°F and lows near 73°F, and June and August are close behind in the mid-80s. Spring and fall are milder, with May highs near 78°F and October highs around 74°F. Winter is cool, with January highs about 56°F and lows near 36°F. Rain falls on roughly 7 to 10 days a month all year, and August is the wettest at about 10 days. Bird Island Trail is about 1.8 miles away for a walk close by. Ocean Isle Beach Nature Trail is about 6.7 miles away.
Beach Details
Parking
Large lot
Fee
Free
Restrooms
Yes
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Sunset Beach: Gazebo
North Carolina
Data: North Carolina Division of Coastal Management, public beach access sites. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Mar–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 65–84°F and lows of 44–69°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Shallotte Ag, NC weather station, 7.9 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan56° high36° low
- Feb58° high39° low
- Mar65° high44° low
- Apr72° high53° low
- May78° high62° low
- Jun84° high69° low
- Jul87° high73° low
- Aug86° high72° low
- Sep82° high67° low
- Oct74° high56° low
- Nov65° high45° low
- Dec59° high39° low
Nearby
- Bird Island TrailHiking1.8 mi
- Ocean Isle Beach Nature TrailHiking6.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
