Summer Things to Do in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Find Island Bliss Without a Passport

Embrace Wrightsville Beach’s active island lifestyle with watersports on crystal blue waters or on land along the scenic 2.5-mile Loop encircling town. Embark on a private charter and cruise to nearby barrier islands or kick back and relax on the shore. Kids can hit the waves on surfboards or stand-up paddleboards at a day camp, while adults toast poolside with surf-inspired specialty cocktails.

Water Excursions

Beginners can sign up for a group surf lesson with experienced instructors at local surf camps to spend a day on the water with family or friends. For more advanced instruction, take a private surf lesson. Try your hand at stand-up paddleboarding as you embark on a guided tour, or sign up for a group or private lesson from local outfitters. Sail the day away with a sailing lesson or guided adventure from area sailing schools. Wrightsville Beach has one of the few ASA Certified Sailing Schools in North Carolina, where you can earn your US Sailing Basic Keelboat and Coastal Cruising Certifications.

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