Large marina with extensive finger docks along a dredged inlet, multiple small parking areas with visible vehicles adjacent to residential surroundings.
Located two miles off the coast of Southport, the picturesque Bald Head Island Marina serves as homeport to the Bald Head Island Yacht Club and offers easy access to the Intracoastal Waterway and Atlantic Ocean.
Marinas typically need to separate slip holder parking from day-visitor parking, trailer areas, launch ramps, and secure dock access points. Modern facilities use barrier gate systems to enforce these zones automatically — allowing permitted vehicles through via transponder or keycard while logging all access events.