Shell Island Travel Guide

Wrightsville Beach

Wrightsville Beach featuring general coastal views and a sandy beach as well as a large group of people
Wrightsville Beach featuring general coastal views and a sandy beach as well as a large group of people
Wrightsville Beach which includes a house, a beach and general coastal views
Wrightsville Beach featuring a house, a coastal town and general coastal views
Wrightsville Beach featuring a beach and general coastal views as well as children

Popular places to visit

Wrightsville Beach showing a beach as well as a small group of people

Wrightsville Beach

This picturesque barrier island offers consistent waves for surfers, a vibrant nightlife and a wide range of outdoor activities.

Wrightsville Beach
This pier makes for great sunrise photos. $2 to walk out onto it but totally worth it. Lots of avid fishermen to entertain you AND they sell beer and other beverages to carry out there with you. The Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach is a great area to visit with numerous excellent breweries and many great restaurants.

Johnnie Mercer's Pier

After visiting Johnnie Mercer's Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wrightsville Beach. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Johnnie Mercer's Pier

Wrightsville SUP

You can take time to visit Wrightsville SUP during your travels to Wrightsville Beach. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area.

Wrightsville SUP

Aussie Island Surf Shop

Enjoy an outing to Aussie Island Surf Shop during your stay in Wrightsville Beach. Stroll along the seaside or attend a sporting event in the area.

Aussie Island Surf Shop

Wrightsville Beach Museum of History

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Wrightsville Beach Museum of History in Wrightsville Beach. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

Wrightsville Beach Museum of History

South End Surf Shop

Enjoy an outing to South End Surf Shop during your stay in Wrightsville Beach. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

South End Surf Shop

Things to do

Downtown Wilmington Historian Guided Tour

Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour

฿626
per adult
Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour

Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour

฿626
per adult
Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour
Picture 4 for Activity Wilmington: Ghosts of the Port City Haunted Walking Tour

Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour

฿1,007
per adult
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
Picture 2 for Activity Wilmington History and Architecture Tour

Wilmington History and Architecture Tour

฿786
per adult
Wilmington History and Architecture Tour
Two- Hour Group Surfing Lesson in Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral

Two- Hour Group Surfing Lesson in Cocoa Wrightsville Beach, NC

฿3,460
per adult
Two- Hour Group Surfing Lesson in Cocoa Wrightsville Beach, NC
Trolley Pub Public Tour

Trolley Pub Public Tour

฿1,541
per adult
Trolley Pub Public Tour
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Top hotels in Shell Island

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

3.5 out of 5
2700 N Lumina Avenue Wrightsville Beach NC
Stay at this beach resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,570 reviews)
Nice staff - clean room and good space - excellent view . On site restaurant had little ambience but staff was friendly and accommodating .

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

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Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Sleep Inn

Sleep Inn

2.5 out of 5
5225 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is ฿2,383 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
฿2,383
฿2,693 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,047 reviews)
Yes

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Sleep Inn
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
301 N Water St Wilmington NC
The price is ฿4,096 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
฿4,096
฿4,629 total
20 Jan - 21 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,434 reviews)
Yes staff excellent

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

3.5 out of 5
9 Estell Lee Place Wilmington NC
The price is ฿3,854 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿3,854
฿4,355 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Great omelette and complimentary drinks for the duration of our stay.

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

3 out of 5
5032 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is ฿2,690 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿2,690
฿3,039 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (164 reviews)
Nice, clean room and hotel. Very modern

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

2.5 out of 5
503 Nutt St Wilmington NC
The price is ฿2,869 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
฿2,869
฿3,241 total
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Shell Island

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Parmele Isle

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Parmele Isle and surrounding area, you can visit Wrightsville SUP and Aussie Island Surf Shop.

Parmele Isle
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South Harbor Island

When in South Harbor Island, you can plan a visit to Aussie Island Surf Shop and Wrightsville SUP, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

South Harbor Island
Sunset at the south end of Wrightsville beach

South End

If you're spending some time in South End, Wrightsville Beach and South End Surf Shop are top sights worth seeing.

South End

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