Location: Coastal North Carolina < North Carolina < USA
Nearest Airport: Wilmington International Airport ILM
at 10
Miles
Nearest Ferry: Fort Fisher/Southport Ferry
at 20
Miles
Car: necessary
Wrightsville Beach is ranked among the top 5 beaches in NC. The beaches are clean and spacious. Boating, sailing, surfing, fishing, Johnnie Mercer's Pier, jet ski's and the community park are some of the many outdoor activities at the beach. There are also plenty of great restaurants, ice cream stands and bars on the Island.
Nearby Wilmington has a charming historic downtown with lots of antique stores, eateries and unique shops. There are museums, Thalian Hall, Jungle Rapids, Independence Mall, city parks and numerous other activities all right in Wilmington.
Mayfair Towne Center with upscale shopping, a movie theater and restaurants is just across the bridge from Wrightsville Beach.
With all of the above available you can still do nothing and relax on the beach if you wish!