To make the most of a coastal vacation in Wrightsville Beach, book a stay at one of the island’s three oceanfront resorts. With plenty of room to make yourself at home, activities galore and full-service amenities, embracing our active island lifestyle has never been easier. Each resort offers a variety of unique offerings, from delicious eats and refreshing cocktails to water-based adventures.

Read on to discover a resort-style vacation in Wrightsville Beach: 

Surf-to-Sound Adventure

If you’re searching for a perfect getaway with unique views and award-winning food, look no further than Trailborn Surf & Sound, formerly Blockade Runner Beach Resort. With the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the sound on the other, the resort is the only one in the area offering surf-to-sound amenities. Watch the sun rise over the water from the expansive lawn and gardens or enjoy the spectacular view of the sun setting over Banks Channel. Lounge by the newly renovated beachfront pool, take a dip in the hot tub or get active at the new fitness center before visiting the sauna.

Trailborn

The resort’s on-site restaurant, La Duna Paradiso, is set to open in early 2025 with a menu focusing on Italian and Mediterranean cuisine that highlights fresh catches and specialty cocktails.

Discover numerous opportunities for adventure with Soundside Adventures. Become your own captain with sailing lessons – including American Sailing Association classes that can count towards ASA certifications – and sailboat rentals, or kick back and let someone else steer the ship on a relaxing Sunset Harbor Cruise or a Palm Tree Island Cruise. Appreciate the beauty of Wrightsville Beach’s coastal ecosystem with an Eco Paddle Tour as you are guided through a wide variety of scenic marshlands and tidal flats. Adventure around several nearby uninhabited islands of Masonboro with the Island Hopper Cruise, where you might even spot dolphins and other marine life. From sailing and stand-up paddleboarding to kayaking and fishing, there are plenty of activities to keep you entertained.

Beach Day Bliss

Lumina on Wrightsville Beach, a Holiday Inn Resort is the perfect destination to find your coastal oasis. Featuring scenic views overlooking the ocean, the resort offers both indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub, fire pit and beachfront fitness center. Choose a room with a private oceanfront balcony to wake up to a delicious breakfast on the balcony, or a room with bunkbeds to accommodate younger children. Enjoy private beach access with umbrella and beach chair rentals for the perfect day on the sand.

 

After a relaxing day on the beach or by the pool, enjoy an oceanfront evening at Solstice Oceanfront Kitchen + Cocktails. The menu features delectable offerings from the land and sea, cooked to perfection. For a delicious entrée that promises a memorable flavor profile, try the scallops with crab risotto and braised bok choy. Beef lovers will be in heaven with the petit filet, served with smashed potato and creamed spinach.

Front Row Seat to Paradise

Oceanfront views abound at Shell Island Resort, the perfect destination for anyone wanting a VIP invite to the beach. The suites feature oceanfront balconies, ensuring amazing views of the ocean, Mason's Inlet, Figure Eight Island and a wildlife sanctuary. In addition to your own private balcony, each suite is equipped with a spacious living room, a kitchenette and beach chic décor.

While lounging by the indoor or outdoor pool, you can grab a snack or frozen tropical drink at the poolside tiki bar. Beach days are made easy with private beach access to miles of sandy shores and beach chairs and umbrellas for rent on site. You can even keep up with your fitness routine with the on-site fitness center and sand volleyball court.

The Shell Island Restaurant and Oceanfront Lounge offers American cuisine with seafood specialties in a relaxed setting with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. Grab a fried shrimp basket, chicken salad pita or firecracker shrimp tacos. Enjoy a specialty cocktail with your meal like the Spicy Jalapeno Margarita or the Wrightsville Peach.

 

Rental Retreats

For large families, groups or those seeking more space during their vacation, Wrightsville Beach offers a variety of vacation rentals. Named after the famed 1,000-foot fishing pier overlooking Lumina Pavilion, Mira-Mar Vacation Rentals provides premier vacation properties that blend local heritage with luxury, such as Villa Marguerita and Palmetto Cottage. Bryant Real Estate offers unique homes like Carolina Dream, a one-of-a-kind oceanfront property featuring a private elevator, outdoor shower and beach equipment. With six bedrooms, this spacious home accommodates up to 19 guests. Carolina Breezy, one of Sea Scape Properties’ charming rentals, is perfect for smaller groups; this cozy cottage, with its classic coastal décor, accommodates up to six guests and is situated along the ocean for a relaxing getaway.

Whether you choose one of our oceanfront resorts or another island accommodation, adventure-seekers, beachgoers and foodies alike will all find what they’re looking for in Wrightsville Beach.