Bald Head Island is a golfer’s paradise with courses that wind through beach, lagoon settings, and maritime forests. This tiny barrier island has no cars and is accessed only by a passenger ferry.
The Club’s new aquatic facility offers members and guests a full spectrum of experiences. It features a headed 25-meter pool, a children’s slide, plenty of both shaded and sunny seating, and a fantastic poolside deli.
Pools & Hot Tubs
The #1 Aquatics and Pool Facility in the US.
This private Bald Head Island pool is located on a barrier island that is only accessible by a passenger ferry or private vessel on a two-mile journey across the Cape Fear River. Guests who visit this secluded destination will find an array of five-star amenities, from golf and delicious dining to world-class special events. But perhaps the most impressive of all is the sprawling Club’s collection of fun swimming pools and hot tubs that can be enjoyed by residents and vacationers alike.
The Shoals Club features a spacious lap pool, a spa, and a children’s swimming area. This beautiful pool is located across a lagoon from the Atlantic Ocean and provides the ideal setting for family outings and relaxing vacation days.
The new expansive beachfront facility features four pools and a Cabana Bar to serve as a central hub for poolside beverages and socialization. The reconfigured site also includes a new resort-style zero-entry pool, trellis-covered lounge seating alongside the lap pool, chaise ledge loungers at the resort-style pool, and a children’s splash pad with interactive water features.
This is one of the top vacation destinations for families in North Carolina, and our exclusive Bald Head Island rentals come with temporary memberships to both this Club and the Palmetto Beach Club. Guests can enjoy their Club’s incredible swimming facilities and take advantage of the tennis courts, which feature brand-new Classic Cushion surfaces.
Restaurants & Bars
In addition to incredible beaches and swimming pools, there is a full range of restaurants and bars on the island. Many of the incredible vacation rentals from Bald Head Island Services include access to Shoals Club or BHI Club, both of which feature a variety of great restaurants.
The Pool at the Club features a heated 25-meter pool complete with children’s slides, plenty of poolside seating in both shaded and sunny areas, and a delightful poolside deli affectionately known as “Peli.” In the Maritime Market, Mike’s Bites serves sandwiches, ice cream, and other snack favorites like pretzels. You can also grab a pre-made family meal from Sweet Bay Gourmet if you’re running late on your lunch break or don’t feel like putting on a collared shirt for a nice meal.
Across the harbor, Jules’ Salty Grub & Island Pub offers American cuisine with a twist, including burgers, tacos, and seafood dishes. The waterfront dining experience features a laid-back beach bar vibe with water views and after-hours events. Lastly, Delphina Coastal Cuisine features Mexican food and pizza with a fun twist in a casual setting. Guests who enjoy wine and beer can visit Will O’ the Wisp for light snacks and drinks right next to the Sail Shop.
Fitness Center
In an increasingly kid-centric world, private golf clubs are shedding their stuffy image and incorporating amenities and programming for the entire family. The newly-opened aquatics center and Horizons ocean view restaurant at Bald Head Island Club are prime examples of this trend.
The Club also offers a fantastic golf course, which winds its way over dunes, around lagoons, and along the beach through a lush maritime forest where gators, ospreys, herons, and foxes are frequently sighted. Many golfers forgo a cart and choose to stroll the course, taking in its natural beauty while getting some exercise.
If a golf outing isn’t in the cards, a leisurely paddle on the winding creek that cuts through the salt marsh is a great way to get your heart rate up while enjoying a gorgeous perspective of Old Baldy Lighthouse and observing nature at its most serene. If tennis is more your speed, the newly resurfaced courts are right next to the pool complex, so getting a quick hit in before heading back to relax by the water is an option.
Both full and lifestyle memberships at the Bald Head Island Club allow access to the fitness center, which has a variety of cardio and strength training equipment for those who want to keep up with their workout routine while on vacation. Of course, there are plenty of other ways to stay active outdoors on Bald Head Island. For example, the winding forests and pristine beaches invite hikers of all ages to get in some quality steps.
Tennis Courts
The Bald Head Island Club is the only private Club on this exclusive barrier island where golf, tennis, dining, a fitness center, and various recreational programs are available. The Club sits on the south side of the island, at the point where the Atlantic Gulf Stream meets the Cape Fear River and where large sand bars seasonally emerge from and then retreat to the ocean, creating a unique and spectacular setting where it is possible to watch the sun rise and set over the water. The Club offers a range of recreational options for the whole family year-round. Membership includes the championship George Cobb-designed golf course, four tennis courts with brand new Classic Cushion surfaces, croquet greenswards, and dining and lounge facilities. Supervised children’s recreational programs and lessons are also offered during the summer.
The Club’s Aquatics and Pool Facility was recently ranked number one in the nation by Club & Resort Business and is an oasis of relaxation and fun for members and guests of all ages. The 30,000-square-foot facility includes a heated 25-meter pool, a kiddie slide, plenty of shaded and sunny seating, a poolside deli affectionately known as “Peli,” and spectacular ocean vistas. The Horizons ocean view restaurant enhances the ambiance, comfortably seating 200 and serving incredible eats and island-inspired drinks.
