Best barrier island for a vacation
Aug 17th, 2008, 07:50 PM
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Best barrier island for a vacation
Looking to plan a trip for next April for myself and two couples.
We're wondering which of the barrier islands in NC/SC/Ga would be best.
We're looking for the least resort type island we can find.
Thanks for any help.
We're wondering which of the barrier islands in NC/SC/Ga would be best.
We're looking for the least resort type island we can find.
Thanks for any help.
Aug 17th, 2008, 08:59 PM
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Jekyll Island, GA, is fairly lightly developed. There are several hotels, including the historic Jekyll Island Club, walking/biking trails, and the GA Sea Turtle Ctr. We stayed there a couple of years ago, and thought it had a good mix of open space and amenities.
I've never been to Sapelo Island GA, but I'm intrigued by the idea of going there someday. Most of the island is a nature reserve, and there is one town, Hog Hammock, where there are a few B&Bs. the residents are trying to preserve the Gullah culture and keep out development. http://www.gacoast.com/sapelo.html
Hunting Island State Park SC is not developed; you could try a cabin there http://www.southcarolinaparks.com/pa...park/1019.aspx
There's also a house on VRBO that says it is located in the park http://www.vrbo.com/9214
I've never been to Sapelo Island GA, but I'm intrigued by the idea of going there someday. Most of the island is a nature reserve, and there is one town, Hog Hammock, where there are a few B&Bs. the residents are trying to preserve the Gullah culture and keep out development. http://www.gacoast.com/sapelo.html
Hunting Island State Park SC is not developed; you could try a cabin there http://www.southcarolinaparks.com/pa...park/1019.aspx
There's also a house on VRBO that says it is located in the park http://www.vrbo.com/9214
Aug 18th, 2008, 03:58 AM
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For least 'resort-like' (right up my alley, btw) Check out www.ncbrunswick.com. Oak Island is the most populated w/the most amenities, Holden Beach the least.
Aug 18th, 2008, 08:13 AM
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I prefer Topsail Island, NC. However, do not expect to be able to swim in April. The water will still be a bit too cool. In April, you are still at the mercy of the occasional cold front. I have found that May is a much better and predictable time to vacation at the Carolina beaches.
Aug 21st, 2008, 08:37 AM
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Aug 21st, 2008, 11:48 AM
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We've been to many of the barrier islands NC/SC/GA and truly enjoyed them all. The Outer Banks is probably our favorite. Nags Head and Hatteras being our favorite. It will only be around 60 in April around 65 in SC and around 68 in GA. You can check your temps at: http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/w...=303513&refer=
We've been to many of the barrier islands NC/SC/GA and truly enjoyed them all. The Outer Banks is probably our favorite. Nags Head and Hatteras being our favorite. It will only be around 60 in April around 65 in SC and around 68 in GA. You can check your temps at: http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/w...=303513&refer=
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If you end up in Georgia, don't miss a day trip to Cumberland Island, where you have to walk everywhere and you may very well not see anything but wild horses and deer (even on the beach!) during that walk!
