Pinehurst is the cradle of American golf, but the Sandhills offer far more than fairways — a storybook village, gardens, history, and a mild, four-season climate that's made it a retirement and second-home favorite for over a century.
Golf, Of Course
Pinehurst Resort is legendary, with ten courses including the famous No. 2, a repeat U.S. Open host. The area is dense with acclaimed public and private courses — it's genuinely one of the great golf destinations in the world.
The Village of Pinehurst
The Village of Pinehurst is a National Historic Landmark — walkable, tree-lined, and charming, with boutique shopping, dining, the Tufts Archives, and the grand Carolina Hotel. It feels like stepping back in time.
Beyond Golf
Explore the Sandhills Horticultural Gardens, Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve with its ancient longleaf pines, and the nearby towns of Southern Pines and Aberdeen for antiques, breweries, equestrian events, tennis, and croquet.
Best Time to Visit
The Sandhills enjoy a mild climate with warm springs and falls that are ideal for golf and the outdoors, and winters far gentler than the mountains — a big reason buyers choose Pinehurst for a lock-and-leave second home or retirement base.
Thinking About a Second Home Here?
Considering the Sandhills? Start with our Pinehurst and NC golf communities guides.