Wrightsville Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Wrightsville Beach showing a sandy beach and general coastal views
Wrightsville Beach which includes a beach as well as a small group of people
Wrightsville Beach featuring a beach as well as a small group of people
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Wrightsville Beach showing a beach as well as a small group of people

Where to stay in Wrightsville Beach

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Shell Island

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Shell Island and surrounding area, you can visit Johnnie Mercer's Pier and Wrightsville SUP.

Shell Island
Wrightsville Beach showing a sandy beach and general coastal views

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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South Harbor Island

When in South Harbor Island, you can plan a visit to Johnnie Mercer's Pier and Aussie Island Surf Shop, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

South Harbor 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 Johnnie Mercer's Pier and Wrightsville SUP.

Parmele Isle
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 ฿11,651 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
฿11,651
฿14,034 total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,409 reviews)
Nice Hotel
"Nice hotel. Friendly people. Really enjoyed our stay. SIR restaurant was very good with tasty meals. Love the tiki bar by the pool where you can order food from also."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Trailborn Surf & Sound
Trailborn Surf & Sound
4 out of 5
275 Waynick Blvd, Wrightsville Beach, NC
The price is ฿9,704 per night from 10 Jul to 11 Jul
฿9,704
฿12,358 total
10 Jul - 11 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (65 reviews)
"Lovely facility but blown away by the staff interactions- friendly reliable attentive - not what I usually expect from young people these days - excellent service and nice renovations- loved gearing grateful dead on the sound system..."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Trailborn Surf & Sound
Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG
Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG
3 out of 5
1706 N Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach, NC
Fully refundable
The price is ฿9,412 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿9,412
฿11,736 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"The hotel it’s self was clean and quiet only wish the rooms tvs had streaming services available like Netflix or prime video for use there wasn’t many options for tv."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG
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Long Cove Resort & Marina
Long Cove Resort & Marina
3 out of 5
14629 Rainbarrel Rd, Charlotte, NC
Stay at this 3-star beach cabin in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Carowinds Theme Park and Oakton are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (172 reviews)
"The cabins were nice for the cost. There was plenty of room in a two bedroom for our family. My biggest complaint is that it was so hot inside"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Long Cove Resort & Marina
Atlantic Beach Resort, a Ramada by Wyndham
Atlantic Beach Resort, a Ramada by Wyndham
3 out of 5
715 W. Fort Macon Rd., Atlantic Beach, NC
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Atlantic Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,203 reviews)
"2 night stay with family to enjoy beach. Nice room and facilities."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Atlantic Beach Resort, a Ramada by Wyndham
stayAPT Suites Charlotte North
stayAPT Suites Charlotte North
4 out of 5
9655 Statesville Rd, Charlotte, NC
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Northlake Mall and ...
7.8/10 Good! (60 reviews)
"This was a brand new facility that was working out the construction bugs. Staff was super!"

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025

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Popular places to visit

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

Wrightsville Beach

4/5(1 review)

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

Wrightsville Beach
Johnnie Mercer's Pier

Johnnie Mercer's Pier

You can learn about the history of Wrightsville Beach when you stop by Johnnie Mercer's Pier. 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 beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area.

Wrightsville SUP

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

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

Things to do

Sunset Harbor Cruise Tour

Sunset Harbor Cruise Tour

฿1,632
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Sunset Harbor Cruise Tour
Island Hopper Cruise in Wrightsville Beach

Island Hopper Cruise in Wrightsville Beach

฿1,632
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Island Hopper Cruise in Wrightsville Beach
Wilmington: Wrightsville Beach Sunset Sailboat Cruise

Wilmington: Wrightsville Beach Sunset Sailboat Cruise

฿3,916
per adult
Wilmington: Wrightsville Beach Sunset Sailboat Cruise
Large Group Island Hopping Private Cruise

Large Group Island Hopping Private Cruise

฿26,109
per traveller
Large Group Island Hopping Private Cruise
4.5-Hour Wilmington River to Sea E-Bike Adventure Tour

5-Hour Wilmington River to Sea E-Bike Self-Guided Tour

฿2,611
per adult
5-Hour Wilmington River to Sea E-Bike Self-Guided Tour
2 Hours Cocktail Sail Aboard Bella

2 Hours Cocktail Sail Aboard Bella

฿4,860
per adult
2 Hours Cocktail Sail Aboard Bella
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Wilmington