Hailey’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Relax at the beach just a short 2 miles away. In the summer, go early or you might not find a parking space. Lot 4 has the most spaces with showers and bathrooms, Johnny Mercer's Pier has shower's and bathrooms and food. Summer concerts at the park on Thursday evenings.
408 locals recommend
Wrightsville Beach
321 Causeway DrRelax at the beach just a short 2 miles away. In the summer, go early or you might not find a parking space. Lot 4 has the most spaces with showers and bathrooms, Johnny Mercer's Pier has shower's and bathrooms and food. Summer concerts at the park on Thursday evenings.
Visit beautiful Airlie Gardens. Loaded with azaleas, camellias and live oaks, it's a must see. Friday night music on the lawn throughout the summer.
235 locals recommend
Airlie Gardens
300 Airlie RdVisit beautiful Airlie Gardens. Loaded with azaleas, camellias and live oaks, it's a must see. Friday night music on the lawn throughout the summer.
Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier
23 E Salisbury StWhat's a trip to the beach without fishing.
So much to see and do. Beautiful historic homes and architecture, plentiful restaurants, bars and shopping.
58 locals recommend
Wilmington Downtown Riverwalk
Wilmington Downtown RiverwalkSo much to see and do. Beautiful historic homes and architecture, plentiful restaurants, bars and shopping.
Cameron Art Museum
3201 S 17th StBattleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NEA must see for history buffs.
Bellamy Mansion
503 Market StEpic Excursions
109 Causeway DrIsland excursions
Food Scene
Take a morning stroll or bike ride to Drift Coffee where you can grab a cup of coffee and avocado toast to start your day.
35 locals recommend
Drift Coffee & Kitchen
110 Dungannon BlvdTake a morning stroll or bike ride to Drift Coffee where you can grab a cup of coffee and avocado toast to start your day.
The Donut Inn
1427 Military Cutoff RdHuge, fresh baked donuts made every day just a mile down the road.
Epic Food Co
1113 Military Cutoff RdDelicious and healthy salads, wraps and bowls.
Great brewery with outdoor seating and lawn games. Try the tuna tacos with a sandblaster. Yum!
38 locals recommend
Waterman's Brewing
1610 Pavilion PlGreat brewery with outdoor seating and lawn games. Try the tuna tacos with a sandblaster. Yum!
Panamanian restaurant and bar. The tuna poke wraps with a sea love margarita can't be beat! Outdoor seating and live music.
116 locals recommend
Ceviche's
7210 Wrightsville AvePanamanian restaurant and bar. The tuna poke wraps with a sea love margarita can't be beat! Outdoor seating and live music.
If sushi is your thing this is the place.
39 locals recommend
The Bento Box Sushi Bar and Asian Kitchen
1121 Military Cutoff RdIf sushi is your thing this is the place.
My favorite stop for chips and salsa and baja fish tacos.
119 locals recommend
Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill
4 N Lumina AveMy favorite stop for chips and salsa and baja fish tacos.
Bridge Tender Marina
1418 Airlie RdBest seafood, drinks and views on the waterway.
Such a cool place to grab a drink with great atmosphere and outdoor space.
126 locals recommend
Satellite Bar and Lounge
120 Greenfield StSuch a cool place to grab a drink with great atmosphere and outdoor space.
Block Taco
120 Greenfield StTaco stand behind Satellite Bar and Lounge.
Best chips and salsa in town. The citrus shrimp tacos are my favorite. They also own Tower 7 on the beach and Kbueno on Military Cutoff Road.
84 locals recommend
K38 Baja Grill
5410 Oleander DrBest chips and salsa in town. The citrus shrimp tacos are my favorite. They also own Tower 7 on the beach and Kbueno on Military Cutoff Road.
Locally owned homemade ice cream shop. Eat dinner at Kbueno and then have ice cream next door at Boombalatti's. Yum!
24 locals recommend
Boombalatti's Homemade Ice Cream
1127 Military Cutoff RdLocally owned homemade ice cream shop. Eat dinner at Kbueno and then have ice cream next door at Boombalatti's. Yum!
Oceanfront dining at its best. Newly remodeled after Hurricane Florence, great views of the ocean on Wrightsville Beach. Make a reservation.
132 locals recommend
Oceanic
703 S Lumina AveOceanfront dining at its best. Newly remodeled after Hurricane Florence, great views of the ocean on Wrightsville Beach. Make a reservation.
Great lunch and bakery spot. The hot tamale with a side of homemade chips is my favorite.
67 locals recommend
Sweet n Savory Cafe
1611 Pavilion PlGreat lunch and bakery spot. The hot tamale with a side of homemade chips is my favorite.
Sister restaurant to Tower 7 and K-38. Best place in town for tex-mex. Love the fish tacos, salsa and street corn. Afterwards, go next door for homemade local ice cream.
15 locals recommend
K-Bueno Mexi-Q Grill
1127 Military Cutoff RoadSister restaurant to Tower 7 and K-38. Best place in town for tex-mex. Love the fish tacos, salsa and street corn. Afterwards, go next door for homemade local ice cream.
Kilwin's Chocolates
16 Market StIce cream, fudge and candy apples. Worth the wait!
Eternal Sunshine Cafe
420 Eastwood RdGreat, local breakfast spot close to our Airbnb.
Brunches
6800 Parker Farm DrGreat local brunch spot within biking distance. I love the Hippie Hash!
Pour Taproom
201 N Front StManna
123 Princess StBenny's Big Time Pizzeria
206 Greenfield StCatch
6623 Market StSmoke on the Water
3704 Watercraft Ferry AveThe Fork 'N' Cork
122 Market StThe Copper Penny
109 Chestnut StMellow Mushroom
4311 Oleander DrPizza at the beach
Poe's Tavern - Wrightsville Beach
212 Causeway DrGreat food with outdoor seating at the beach.
Adapt Kitchen and Juice Bar
32 N Lumina AveLocal juice bar at the beach.
Beach Bagels
7220 Wrightsville AvePick up a bagel on your way to the beach.
Local favorite burger joint within biking/walking distance.
33 locals recommend
P.T.'s Olde Fashioned Grille
1437 Military Cutoff RdLocal favorite burger joint within biking/walking distance.
Starbucks
1940 Eastwood RoadStroll down the street just 0.9 miles for your morning coffee.
Flying Machine at Wrightsville Beach
530 Causeway DriveGrab a bite and a brew on Wrightsville Beach.
Shopping
Mayfaire Town Center
Enjoy local shopping, dining or the movies.
Airlie Moon
1908 Eastwood RdMy absolute favorite gift shop.
Lumina Station
1900 Eastwood RdLocal shopping and dining.
Soul Shoetique
7110 Wrightsville AveCrabby Chic
5815 Oleander DriveThe Forum
1125 Military Cutoff RdChurch
Non-denominational church just down the street. Services on Sunday at 9, 11 and 5. All are welcome and dress is casual.
Port City Community Church
250 Vision DrNon-denominational church just down the street. Services on Sunday at 9, 11 and 5. All are welcome and dress is casual.
Windermere Presbyterian Church
Entertainment
Regal Mayfaire Cinemas
900 Town Center DrRainy day? Catch a movie in Mayfaire Town Center.
10 Pin Alley
127 S College RdBowling alley in the area
Thalian Hall
310 Chestnut StGreenfield Lake Amphitheater
1941 Amphitheatre DrOutdoor live music concerts.
The Cape Fear Playhouse
613 Castle StWilson Center at Cape Fear Community College
703 N 3rd StWhipsaw Fishing Charters
1418 Airlie RdOffshore fishing charters
Aquatic Safaris SCUBA Center
7041 Wrightsville AveScuba diving adventures
Reef Runner Dive & Spearfishing
1994 Eastwood RdDive and Spearfishing adventures
Sean's Private Surf Instruction
625 South Lumina AvenueGreat local surf instructor
Riverfront Park
North Water StreetRiverfront Park Amphitheater- Live, outdoor music venue.
Live Oak Bank Pavilion
Outdoor concerts on the riverfront, downtown.
Beach/bike rentals
Rent beach chairs, umbrellas, bikes, surfboards and paddle boards on Wrightsville Beach.
16 locals recommend
Aussie Island Surf Shop
1 N Lumina AveRent beach chairs, umbrellas, bikes, surfboards and paddle boards on Wrightsville Beach.
Rent beach chairs, umbrellas and bikes and they'll deliver them to our Airbnb and pick them up.
6 locals recommend
Seaside Linen & Rental Company
4505 Technology DrRent beach chairs, umbrellas and bikes and they'll deliver them to our Airbnb and pick them up.
Wrightsville SUP
96 W Salisbury StGreat spot on the waterway to rent paddle boards and kayaks.
Breweries
Flytrap Brewing
319 Walnut StWaterman's Brewing
1610 Pavilion PlBroomtail Craft Brewery
6404 Amsterdam WayNew Anthem Beer Project
116 Dock StWilmington Brewing Company
824 S Kerr AveEdward Teach Brewing
604 N 4th StWrightsville Beach Brewery
6201 Oleander DrFlying Machine Brewing Company
3130 Randall PkwyMad Mole Brewing
6309 Boathouse RdWaterline Brewing Company
721 Surry StFermental
600 Market St