Shell Island Travel Guide

Wrightsville Beach

An aerial view of a coastal town with a long beachfront, clear blue waters, and a marina.
A crowded beach with people sunbathing, walking, and playing in the water.
A row of beach houses with a wooden fence in the foreground.
A beachside residential area with houses, a wooden fence, and a sandy beach.
A sandy beach with people walking and playing in the water.

Stay near popular Shell Island attractions

Wrightsville Beach

9.4/10 (1,992 reviews)
This picturesque barrier island offers consistent waves for surfers, a vibrant nightlife and a wide range of outdoor activities.
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Things to do

Sunset Location on Banks Channel Perfect Photograph Shot

Wrightsville Beach Sunset Cruise

฿1,669
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wrightsville Beach Sunset Cruise
Wilmington: Wrightsville Beach Afternoon Sailboat Cruise

Intracoastal Waterway: Eco Tour

฿4,006
per adult
Intracoastal Waterway: Eco Tour
Picture 4 for Activity Wilmington: Ghosts of the Port City Haunted Walking Tour

Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour

฿801
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour

Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour

฿664
per adult
Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour
Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour

Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour

฿664
per adult
Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Picture 5 for Activity Wilmington History and Architecture Tour

Wilmington History and Architecture Tour

฿835
per adult
Wilmington History and Architecture 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
The price is ฿4,352 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
฿4,352
฿5,821 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Comfort Inn University

Comfort Inn University

2.5 out of 5
151 S College Road Wilmington NC
The price is ฿2,825 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿2,825
฿3,192 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,612 reviews)
"There was"

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026

Comfort Inn University
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

2.5 out of 5
5225 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is ฿2,304 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿2,304
฿2,603 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (1,239 reviews)
"Great experience and will definitely book again."

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2026

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
The Sand Dunes

The Sand Dunes

2 out of 5
133 Fort Fisher Blvd S Kure Beach NC
The price is ฿2,918 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
฿2,918
฿3,399 total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Kure Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
The Sand Dunes
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG

2.5 out of 5
839 Medical Center Drive Wilmington NC
The price is ฿3,162 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿3,162
฿3,573 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

3.5 out of 5
1 Harper Avenue Carolina Beach NC
The price is ฿4,127 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿4,127
฿4,664 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"The mattress was worn; definitely overdue for replacement. The water pressure was also low. Other than that the property was excellent for a beach destination."

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
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Where to stay in Shell Island

Find the best Shell Island areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A beach with a wooden fence, tall grass, and waves crashing onto the shore.

South End

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

An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, a pier, and a river.

South Harbor Island

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

A coastal cityscape with a large body of water, green patches, and a sunset.

Parmele Isle

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

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