Summer Highlights
Surf Competitions, Scenic Water Tours, Seafood and More!
Get ready for a fun and fit summer at Wrightsville Beach. Several outdoor outfitters, hobby shops and rental locations offer a variety of paddling, kayak fishing, and paddleboard accessories for the amateur to advanced athlete. Walk, jog or bike on The Loop, a fitness trail with water views that circles the inner island. Tame the area’s world class surf, try something new like stand-up paddle boarding or simply bob on boogie boards with the entire family. Find a lively cluster of nightlife along the waterfront and restaurants serving fresh catch to the table seafood. From surf camps and fishing tournaments to outdoor concerts and delicious waterfront dining, kick-off the island life this summer at Wrightsville Beach.
Where to Stay
Finding the perfect place to stay in Wrightsville Beach is easy - choose from full-service resort hotels, comfortable motels, vacation beach homes or condo rentals. Stay just steps from the ocean and take advantage of beach access parking that keeps you in the center of the action.
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Memorial Day Roundup
Kick off the summer season this Memorial Day weekend at Wrightsville Beach. Find watersports lessons to special birding and scenic water tours to more than ten fishing charters.
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Featured Events
Find summer surf competitions like the O’Neill/Sweetwater Pro-Am Surf Fest July 12-14. The Surfalorus Film Festival hits Wrightsville Beach screens this summer with the hottest new surf films, action sports flicks and documentaries about coastal issues July 18-20. Don’t miss the free outdoor Sounds of Summer Concert Series at Wrightsville Beach Park on Thursday evenings, June through August.
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What's
New
Read about news, recent updates and additions for Wrightsville Beach here, like the recently renovated Crystal Pier at the Oceanic featuring plans for a new public fishing area to the new surf shop with a coffee and tea bar.
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Restaurants Quick Tips
Located close to Masonboro Inlet where fishermen unload their fresh catch from the day, learn why seafood at Wrightsville Beach is considered some of the area’s best in this video.
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Beach
Nightlife
You'll find plenty of nightlife to keep you busy long after the sun goes down at Wrightsville Beach. From beach hot spots to restaurant lounges there are plenty of spots to relax after a long day in the sun.
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