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Renewal and Adventure Abounds

Featured by Travel and Leisure as one of the best “Spring Break Destinations in the U.S.,” Wrightsville Beach offers a variety of sights, sounds and adventures for visitors. Spend spring break on an island getaway 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. Ride a wave in the birthplace of North Carolina surfing or find your balance with a SUP tour or lesson. Sip hand-crafted cocktails with friends or spend days lounging by the sea with family. Whatever type of getaway you’re seeking, head out on the ultimate trip to the coast.

Elevate your beach experience and thrill your senses in one of the Best Beach Towns in the South, Wrightsville Beach. Heed the call of our crystal blue water and find adventure from surf to sound. Bask in spectacular waterfront views while savoring fresh-to-table flavors or escape to a private island on scenic cruises. We invite you to embrace island life in our active coastal community.

Touch Tank Tuesdays at Wrightsville beach

EVENTS SPRING INTO ACTION

Pair live music, scenic views and delicious food at the Oceanic and Bluewater Waterfront Grill for their summer music series. Visit the Fred and Alice Stanback Coastal Education Center to learn about endangered sea turtles during Turtle Talks, which takes place each Tuesday beginning June 7. Then, stay for Touch Tank Tuesdays to learn about coastal plants and animals inhabiting the local ecosystem. Enjoy live music at Wrightsville Beach Park during the WECT Sounds of Summer Concert Series Thursdays beginning June 9-July 28. Find your Zen with nearby Airlie Gardens’ Yoga in the Gardens, every Wednesday. Dance the night away with live music at Airlie Gardens Concert Series every first and third Friday beginning June 3.

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May 25

Yoga in the Gardens

May 25, 2022

Airlie Gardens

May 26

Oceanic Summer Music Series

May 26, 2022 - September 29, 2022

Oceanic Restaurant

May 29

Bluewater Summer Patio Sessions

May 29, 2022 - September 25, 2022

Bluewater Waterfront Grill

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ISLAND ADVENTURES

Feel the sea breeze with a lesson from a local sailing school. Paddle out at your own pace with a stand-up paddleboarding or kayak lesson with area outfitters. Bring the whole family to experience the island’s crystal blue waters from a new perspective with Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours newest private charter, Family Beach Party, complete with a knowledgeable captain. Take a shuttle service to explore Masonboro Island Reserve, the longest undisturbed barrier island ecosystem in southern North Carolina, or explore the area’s salt marshes on a Birding Cruise to discover pristine examples of nature. Stay active on dry land with a walk or jog along the scenic Loop, a 2.5-mile encircling the island.

Young girls at Harbor Way Gardens

GARDEN BLOOMS

Situated on the west end of Wrightsville Beach Park is Harbor Way Gardens. Relax on benches situated along paved paths surrounded by large trees and gaze at the beautiful spring blooms. Children can cool off and play in the Children's Fountain, while adults may want to bring their yoga mat along and take their practice outdoors. Make a stop nearby to Airlie Gardens, which features more than 67 acres of formal gardens and walking trails, as well as the must-see Airlie Oak, a nearly 500-year-old wonder. Then, find your Zen amongst the blooms at Airlie Gardens’ Yoga in the Gardens each Wednesday.

Bluewater Dining Patio

Savor Fresh Flavors

Indulge in fresh-to-table meals and outdoor dining at island favorites like EAST Oceanfront Dining where an award-winning chef serves up an inventive menu utilizing produce from the hotel's own seaside garden and local seafood. Soak in marina views at Dockside Restaurant or Bluewater Waterfront Grill or ocean views on the Crystal Pier at Oceanic while enjoying hand-crafted cocktails, sun-kissed shrimp and Southern-infused seafood. Savor seared Ahi Tuna tacos and Blue Crab cocktails right next to Johnnie Mercers Pier at Shark Bar & Kitchen. 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 chalkboard daily specials and its signature Sea Scallop Maison-boro, which features locally sourced Atlantic sea scallops, house made bacon jam, pecan gremolata and sweet potato puree.

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Stay Right in the Center of the Action

A stay at one of the island’s lodging options puts you in the center of things to see and do and within walking distance of several dining options. Indulge in full-service resorts with special amenities like oceanfront gardens or fresh-to-table fining options. Book a room in an island hotel that offers both ocean and sound-side views. Or, feel at home with a stay in a vacation beach home or condo rental offering outdoor decks perfect for grilling. Make your spring and summer accommodations now and begin counting down the days to your island escape.

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