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Wrightsville Beach, NC Attractions and Activities

Endless Ways to Fill Island Time

Whether you favor the island’s active lifestyle and world-class watersports or its leisurely cruises and live music, every moment in Wrightsville Beach holds the promise of adventure. Explore countless ways to enhance your getaway with outdoor experiences and tranquil respites, catering to surfers, shoppers, sailors and seekers of all kinds.

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Child on a Boogie Board in the ocean

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Learn how to catch a wave together, hunt for buried treasure during a pirate-themed cruise and admire marine wildlife up close.

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Wrightsville Beach, NC Active Lifestyles & Wellness

Active Island Life

Race a sailboat on the Intracoastal Waterway with Blockade Runner Sailing School or Wrightsville Performance Sailing. Paddle to a secluded island paradise, nearby Masonboro Island, with a kayak rental from Wrightsville Kayak Company. Ride the world-class waves with a surf lesson or embark on a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) excursion on crystal blue waters. Dive below the surface to explore fossil ledges and historic sunken shipwrecks along the coast. Reel in a catch of the day on Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier, then extend your horizons on a fishing charter or a scenic cruise.

Wrightsville Beach Mailboxes

Interactive Attractions

Stroll along the shore on the northern end of the island to find the Wrightsville Beach Mailbox, where visitors can drop in notes and read letters left behind by fellow travelers.

South End Surf Shop

Seaside Shopping

Take a break from the water and indulge in island shopping. Visit local surf shops for souvenirs and beach gear. Browse resort-wear in beach chic boutiques and find unique gifts in other specialty shops. Located just across the bridge from Wrightsville Beach, Lumina Station is an open-air shopping village with a collection of boutiques, specialty shops and more.

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Sundown Activities

Soak in vibrant hues from the tip of the island on a sunset harbor cruise during an enchanting date night aboard the Carolina Runner with Soundside Adventures. After sunset, the night comes to life on the island. Take in the sounds and sights with live music at a variety of restaurants and bars, including The Palm Room and Jimmy's at Wrightsville Beach. Savor fresh seafood and beachy drinks against the backdrop of channel, harbor or ocean views at South Beach Grill, Bluewater Waterfront Grill, Oceanic Restaurant or restaurants within oceanfront resorts.

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