The locals' guide to Ocean Isle Beach.
Not a beach guide. This is who to call when something breaks, where to pay the bills, what's going on this week, and the neighbors' notice board.
The things locals look up.
This week, county and town
Town and Brunswick County notices and meetings so far, checked Oct 11, 2026; each card names its town. Past dates drop off by themselves. For the full calendar, see the Town website.
Living here, made easier.
Who to call
108 local plumbers, electricians, roofers, painters, landscapers and more, the island first. License details where we could verify them.
Open →Town Hall, taxes & utilities
Who to call, tax rates, trash day, permits, storm alerts and decals, parking, power and water.
Open →Ocean Isle Beach notices
Lost and found, yard sales, your street, and suggest a contractor for the list. Read by a person before it goes up.
Open →Health & pets
The nearest ERs, urgent care hours, local vets, the 24/7 emergency vet, and the dog rules on the beach.
Open →Errands
Walmart, hardware, pharmacy hours, the DMV (tags vs licenses), the post office and the dump.
Open →Reservations
Which Ocean Isle Beach area restaurants take reservations, and how to book.
Open →Suggestions
Want to see something else here? Know a pro who should be listed? Spot a wrong number? This is the place.
Open →Music & events
Free summer concerts, the bigger stages within a drive, and the off-season.
Open →Numbers every local should have
Tap one to call.