Bring mom to Ocean Isle Beach, NC on Mother’s Day weekend and give her the gift of salty ocean air, warm sunshine, and pristine sandy shorelines shared with the ones she loves the most. An Ocean Isle Beach vacation is a wonderful way to show mom appreciation, relaxation, and give her what her heart desires most—abundant quality family time. Here are a few of the many ways to celebrate mom and all she does for you and your family while you’re here.

Let mom enjoy the beach her way

A day at the beach for a mom is not always, well, a day at the beach (pun intended). She’s usually busy managing the kids, handing out drinks and snacks, meeting everyone else’s needs, and keeping a watchful eye. Give her the gift of enjoying the beach her way—whether that’s spent in quiet solitude, reading a book, taking a nap, or searching for shells. Ask her how she’d like to spend her time and make that happen for her.

Dress up and take mom out for a meal she doesn’t have to cook

One of the doldrums of motherhood can be mealtime. Give mom the day off from this task and make Mother’s Day extra special by dressing the family up and going out for a nice meal whether it’s breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. You’ll get bonus points if you choose a place with beautiful Ocean Isle Beach views—and please remember to take a nice family photo together. Moms love that! Here are some favorite OIB restaurants.

Raise a glass at Silver Coast Winery

Did you know that the Silver Coast Winery story began on Mother’s Day 2002 when owner Maryann Azzato was gifted a half-acre plot of land from her husband? It did! It became a full-on family affair when Maryann along with her siblings and children planted the grapes that would grow to become this local gem and Mother’s Day must. This Ocean Isle Beach winery offers a vineyard, tasting room, and tours daily making it a wonderful place to say “cheers” to mom.

Give mom the gift of relaxation with an Ocean Isle Beach day spa

Relaxation is the Mother’s Day gift that keeps on giving. A relaxed mom is a happy mom—and one that is better equipped to take care of her family. Most of the moms we know don’t take enough time for themselves, so what better way to ensure that then by gifting her a certificate for an Ocean Isle Beach spa day. Oceans Massage and Skin Care and the Coral Tree Salon and Day Spa are two local options that are not far from your Ocean Isle Beach vacation rental.

Visit the Kindred Spirit Mailbox

Take a family trek to the Kindred Spirit Mailbox located in nearby Sunset Beach where mom can enjoy the spectacular coastal scenery on the 1.5-mile walk from the beach access to the mailbox. She can then write down a few of her innermost thoughts in the journal inside the mailbox. It’s a wonderful and memorable way to spend the day. Why not make it an annual Mother’s Day tradition?