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Wrightsville Beach, NC
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Bevvy Mart
Introducing a new quick stop in Wrightsville Beach, Bevvy Mart is perfect for early risers, late-night snackers, and everyone in between. This spot features a coffee and tea bar, personal care items, prepared foods, imported beer and wine and more. Inspired by local shops near some of the world's best beaches, it offers elevated selections for your convenience. Whether you're refueling or grabbing snacks for your adventures, this is the place to be!
Coastal Eco Adventures
Discover a new intimate, informative and one-of-a-kind private charter with Coastal Eco Adventures. Explore uninhabited islands, sounds, tidal creeks and nature preserves around Wrightsville Beach aboard this six-person charter. Coastal Eco Adventures also partners with local farmers along the NC Oyster Trail to offer aquaculture tours focused on sustainable seafood and water quality.
Area Accolades
2024 SOUTH'S BEST Waterfront Town in NC
Wrightsville Beach was named Southern Living's 2024 "South's Best Waterfront Town in North Carolina" in their annual South's Best Awards. The island's wide shores, piers and world-class watersports were highlighted in Southern Living's feature as reasons our island is a must-visit waterfront town for your upcoming vacations.
Did You Know?
Amazon Prime's hit series "The Summer I Turned Pretty" has returned to the destination to film season three. In seasons one and two, several scenes highlighted Wrightsville Beach's South End, which is a recurring location for filming the production. The Netflix popular series "Outer Banks" also recently filmed scenes for the upcoming season at Oceanic Restaurant and the Crystal Pier.
Southern Living included Wrightsville Beach in its roundup of 25 Favorite Fall Beach Destinations noting the island being a favorite among surfers and paddlers of every description. The island also made Travel + Leisure's roundup of 25 Best Beaches in the U.S. highlighting Wrightsville Beach's diverse watersports, surf shops and beachfront hotels.
