Skip to main content

Sunset Beach Fishing Pier • Sunset Beach, North Carolina

Pier Hours & Fees


Current Hours: (depending on crowd and weather)
• Sunday – Wednesday: 6:00am-11:00pm
• Thursday – Saturday: 6:00am-Midnight  

Seasonal Pier Hours: (subject to change)
    • Spring Hours: 8:00am - Midnight
    • Summer Season: 6:00am - Midnight
Dates Open:
    7 Days a Week — Except for Thanksgiving Day.
    Each season we open the 1st Saturday of March through the end of November.


Grill Hours:
• Breakfast: 6:00 am - 10:45 pm

• New Grill Hours: 
   • Sunday – Wednesday: 11:00am-3:00pm
  • Thursday Music Events: 11:00am-7:00pm
  • Friday & Saturday: 11:00am-6:00pm 
• Available Anytime: Nachos!

• View Our Menus Here

Beach & Pier Parking:
$10.00 per day.
Fishermen will be refunded for a fishing ticket, so Fishermen park FREE! 
We have Seasonal Parking Passes available through our Lottery Sign Up at the pier. 
An annual parking pass is $200. More Info...


Fishing & Pier Access Fees:

• Daily Fishing Pass - $10 (1) rod, $15 (2) rods / $16 per setup  
• 3 Day Fishing Pass - Regular $ 27.00 / King $45.00  
• 5 Day Fishing Pass - Regular $ 72.00 / King $120.00  
• Season Fishing Pass - Regular $225.00 / King $275.00  
• Walk/Self Guided Tour Fee $1.00 per access/per person 
• Walk All Day Wrist Band $3.00 per person 


Restrooms:

Restroom use is FREE with:
• All Day Admission Wrist Band
• Pier Admission / Walking Tour
• Purchase of an Alcoholic Beverage 
• Fishing Day Pass 
• Season Fishing Pass