Spring Things to Do in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Renewal and Adventure Abounds

Featured by Travel and Leisure as one of the best “Spring Getaway Destinations in the U.S.,” Wrightsville Beach offers a variety of sights, sounds and adventures for visitors. Plan for an island getaway this spring to enjoy outdoor experiences both on water and on land. Enjoy the scenic beauty as you set out on water tours to a private island. Explore coastal blossoms in area parks and gardens or get active with wellness activities. Sip hand-crafted cocktails with friends or spend days lounging by the sea with family. Whatever type of getaway you’re seeking, Wrightsville Beach delivers more than the typical beach vacation.

Yoga on The Wrightsville Beach Pier

Seasonal Events

Stroll through magnificent floral displays while enjoying bites and brews from Mad Mole Brewing and listening to live music at Airlie Blooms & Brews at nearby Airlie Gardens March 21. Find your flow surrounded by ocean breezes with Crystal Pier Yoga, offered daily beginning April 1. Swimmers can test their skills at the Stoked to Go Out Pier-to-Pier Swim May 17, an open-ocean race between Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier and Crystal Pier. Rounding out the month of May, the Cape Fear Blue Marlin Tournament begins May 28 at Seapath Yacht Club, bringing anglers and spectators together for a thrilling weekend of competitive fishing and marine conservation.

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Mar 22

Outrigger Adventure

March 22, 2025 - November 29, 2025

Wrightsville SUP

Mar 22

Palm Room Concerts

March 22, 2025 - July 19, 2025

The Palm Room

Apr 04

Cape Fear Garden Club's Azalea Garden Tour

April 4, 2025 - April 6, 2025

Airlie Gardens & Various Wilmington Gardens

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ISLAND ADVENTURES

Embrace the sea breeze with a lesson from local sailing schools. Register for a stand-up paddleboard guided tour or a kayak lesson with area outfitters. Bring the whole family to experience the island’s history with Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours or embark on a cruise with Coastal Eco Adventures, which offers educational private charters and aquaculture tours for up to six guests. Or, embark on a guided kayak adventure to discover island waterways on the Wrightsville Beach Waterloop Tour with Wilmington Outdoor Adventures. Stay active on dry land with a walk or jog along the scenic Loop, a 2.5-mile trail encircling the island. Visit nearby Airlie Gardens for their Accessible Birding Outings and spot migratory birds and their nesting areas from the comfort of a tram.

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GARDEN BLOOMS

Relax on benches along paved paths and beautiful spring blooms in Harbor Way Gardens, situated on the west end of Wrightsville Beach Park. Children can cool off and play in the Children's Fountain, while adults can bring yoga mats and take their practice outdoors. Visit April 4-6 to take in the spectacular Azalea blooms during the North Carolina Azalea Festival's Azalea Garden Tour. Featuring more than 67 acres of formal gardens and walking trails, Airlie Gardens, just over the drawbridge, features a seasonal butterfly house, guided walking tours and is a must-see.

Alfresco Dining South Beach Grill in Wrightsville Beach

Coastal Dining

Soak in marina views at popular restaurants Fish House Grill or Bluewater Waterfront Grill and ocean views on the Crystal Pier at Oceanic. Savor seared Ahi Tuna tacos and Blue Crab cocktails at Shark Bar & Kitchen. For a unique beachside culinary experience, venture to a private island with Epic Excursions for a catered seafood boil or enjoy mouthwatering steaks prepared over an open fire from Wilmington’s True Blue Butcher & Table. Take home some of the freshest seafood right off the boat from Motts Channel Seafood for grilling in your vacation rental. Watch the sunset over Bank's Channel from the dog-friendly patio of South Beach Grill known for daily specials and fresh coastal seafood or dock and dine at Bridge Tender’s outdoor patio overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway.

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