A beach vacation is often associated with summer, relaxing in the sand and time out on the water. But when in Wrightsville Beach, there is so much more to experience that makes it an ideal and memorable vacation destination for every season.
Get out and about in North Carolina’s most walkable beach town to discover activities beyond the beach this spring. From farm-and sea-to-table dining to scenic cruises and tours of barrier islands, there are plenty of unique experiences to cherish during your next getaway.
Elevated Island Bites
Island dining is far from ordinary at Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy the dish of the day at EAST Oceanfront, Oceanic and South Beach Grill, all of which feature the freshest ingredients available to make up a constantly changing menu. For a legendary feast, visit local favorite Tower 7 Baja Mex for flavors that will fuel your adventure, or Trolly Stop Hot Dogs where you can create your own delicacy with over 1,000 combinations. You can even take home a taste of the coast with a stop by Mott’s Channel Seafood for a cooler filled with the freshest catches.
Touring and Exploring
Experience the treasured tales of the island aboard a scenic tour. Spend your time on a half- or full-day charter, oystering excursion or sunset cruise with Epic Excursions. Board a catamaran to an uninhabited island, surrounding marshes, and waterways, or enjoy a captivating evening during a private catered dinner on a remote island. Captain Joe and Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours offer various tours that are sure to please all types of visitors. Daily excursions to barrier islands or eco- birding tours showcasing the unique species found around the island, as well as sunset tours along the Intracoastal Waterway, are just a few of the explorations that await. Soundside Adventures has added a new tour boat to its fleet for visitors to experience the majesty of our island this late spring and summer.
Relaxing Water Adventures
Time spent on the water soaking in picturesque views and the sound of the waves is a perfect way to spend the day, no matter the season. Sail away with Wrightsville Performance Sailing and let an experienced captain sail you around the island. To become your own captain, everyone from beginners to advanced enthusiasts can perfect their sailing skills with a class at the ASA-certified Blockade Runner Sailing School.
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