Rain at the Beach: The Ultimate Rainy Day Guide for Ocean Isle Families

Rain at the Beach: The Ultimate Rainy Day Guide for Ocean Isle Families

OIB Tips
May 22, 2025•2 min read

Rain at the Beach: The Ultimate Rainy Day Guide for Ocean Isle Families

Rainy Day Fun in Ocean Isle Beach: No Sunshine, No Problem!

So the clouds rolled in and your beach day got rained out? Don’t worry—OIB still brings the fun, even when the skies are gray. From sweet treats to indoor adventures, here’s your go-to list of things to do when it’s pouring (or just drizzling) at the coast.

☔ Cozy, Creative, and Classic Indoor Fun

  • Snuggle up with a good book and a cup of something warm

  • Write a silly story as a family—each person adds one sentence at a time!

  • Do a puzzle, play cards, or break out the board games

  • Break out the crosswords and word searches

  • Bake a cake or brownies (and don’t forget to lick the spoon)

  • Have an Ice Cream Sundae Party right in your rental kitchen!

  • Create a cozy movie marathon:

    • Back to the Future 1, 2, and 3

    • Frozen and Frozen 2

    • The “real” Star Wars trilogy—Episodes 4, 5, and 6, of course

🌧️ Get Out and Explore (Yes, Even in the Rain!)

  • Museum of Coastal Carolina – Just across the bridge, full of marine life and coastal history

  • Ingram Planetarium – Educational fun with star shows and hands-on science exhibits

  • Beach Life Sweets – Next to Beach Life Surf Shop… candy by the pound, plus ice cream galore!

  • Sunset Slush – Over 50 frozen flavors of dreamy “designer ice” (don’t knock it ‘til you try it!)

  • Planet Fun in Shallotte – Bowling, arcade, and guaranteed grins (just 10 minutes away)

💡 Rain Hack: Go to the Beach Anyway

Sometimes, it’s barely raining at the shore when it’s coming down everywhere else. Take a raincoat and check it out—you might find wind, waves, and a peaceful beach all to yourselves. Worst case? You get a little wet and come back with a great story.

Rainy days in OIB don’t cancel the fun—they just shake it up a little. Stay playful, stay curious, and enjoy every drop of your family beach adventure.

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