There is always fun to be found when building sandcastles on the shores of Ocean Isle Beach. Though the bucket shaped castle is a classic, why not get creative with your sand sculptures and create something that stand out to people enjoying a walk down the beach?

Here's an Ocean Isle Inn version of Sandcastle Building 101:

First of all you’ll need to do some planning and you’ll need a few things:

• Lots of imagination
• Sand Castle Carving Tools- putty knife, spoons, etc. - use your  imagination (see above)
• Shovels
• Sunscreen
• Paper And Pencils
• String
• Buckets

Step 1 - On paper draw a rough sketch of the castle you’d like to build.

Step 2 - Choose a square site near the water, but not so close that waves will destroy your castle as the tide comes up. Make sure the square is large enough for your castle plans.

Step 3 - Bring up large buckets of water from the ocean.

Step 4 - Scoop wet sand onto the center of the area in which you’ll be working.

Step 5 - Work fast so the sand stays wet.

Step 6 - Build towers by forming and stacking sand patties about the size and shape of thick pancakes. Place larger patties on the bottom, and gently shake the patties from side to side as you pile them so that the sand settles. Seal your towers by gently pouring water over them.

Step 7 -  Build walls to connect the towers of your castle by jiggling - gently shaking from side to side - wet sand into brick shapes and laying them on top of each other.

Step 8 - Carve the towers and the walls into shapes using tools such as a small trowel, a putty knife or plastic utensils.

Step 9 - Dig a moat around the castle to protect it from invaders, such as breaking waves and dogs.

There you go. 9 simple steps to create a truely magnificent fortified sand castle during your next stay at our Ocean Isle Beach resort.

Looking for something unique to do with the family while you're on vacation at the beach? Try Hard Rock Park-a new amusement park that opened in Myrtle Beach in early summer '08.

With rollercoasters, rides and shows for all ages, this Myrtle Beach theme park is great for any family trip.

Hard Rock Park is located in Myrtle Beach on Hwy 501-it's about a 40 minute drive from the island. Tickets are $45 for adults and $30 for kids, plus tax. Plenty of opportunity to spend more inside on food, and souvenirs. As a special event on your next Ocean Isle Beach vacation.

Your family can make its vacation in Ocean Isle, NC a unique and fun experience by creating your own games to play while you are out on the sand. By taking ordinary beach toys and using some creative ingenuity, your family can come up with their own game that they can play while out in the sun and surf.

Summertime is almost over but there is still time to book your stay at an Ocean Isle Beach hotel. The Ocean Isle Inn offers amazing rates through the rest of the summer season to fit your budget and schedule.

Summer is winding down and schools are about to open up again however there is still time to enjoy the last bit of summer on the sands of Ocean Isle Beach. Relax in your favorite lounge chair and soak up the day’s sun, enjoying the sea breeze.

Between the months of May all the way through October, visitors to the shores of Ocean Isle Beach can enjoy watching baby sea turtles hatch from their protected nests and make their way into the water.

There are great fishing charters available in the Ocean Isle area this summer. Brought to you by the Ocean Isle Fishing Center, these charters offer an exciting day of fishing from the sound to the Gulf Stream. Currently, fishermen have been enjoying great King Mackerel fishing.

The following is an article from the Brunswick Beacon.

Summer is here, and once again Brunswick County’s “Concerts on the Coast” series is back in full swing. Brought to you by the Brunswick County Parks and Recreation and the Ocean Isle Beach Property Owners Association, Concerts on the Coast is fun for the entire family.