The Bald Head Island Lifestyle > Getting Around

No Cars. No Cars. Did We Mention No Cars?

There really is no other way to describe it. It's almost impossible to imagine what life is like without this common form of transportation but once you step off the ferry onto Bald Head Island, you may never want to get into the driver's seat again.

Golf carts, bicycles, roller blades, scooters and feet. Those are your basic options for island travel and you'll grow to love each of them. You'll talk to neighbors daily, enjoy island wildlife and landscapes and stop to smell the flowers - literally.

Get Ready to Pace Yourself On Bald Head Island.

The 20-minute ferry ride is just enough to pave the way to this new speed of living. From a practical perspective, it's not as complicated as one might think. New modes of transportation become preferred. Sidewalks and nature paths infiltrate nearly every corner of the developed island and getting around is not only a pleasure, it opens the door to new discoveries around every corner.

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Passenger Ferry Information

Your trip to Bald Head Island begins with a scenic and relaxing 20-minute ferry ride from the mainland in Southport. Current schedules are posted at the ferry terminals, or may be ascertained by calling the Indigo depot at (910) 457-5003.