The Beehive Guide
Food scene
A Wilmington Classic! This is our favorite neighborhood breakfast spot. Their claim to fame is "Curing Hanovers Since 1971." Salt Works is only 0.3 mi walk from The Beehive.
15 locals recommend
The Original Salt Works
6301 Oleander DrA Wilmington Classic! This is our favorite neighborhood breakfast spot. Their claim to fame is "Curing Hanovers Since 1971." Salt Works is only 0.3 mi walk from The Beehive.
Amazing local brewery with beers and great food! In warmer months the outdoor beer garden is open and they often have live music!
81 locals recommend
Wrightsville Beach Brewery
6201 Oleander DrAmazing local brewery with beers and great food! In warmer months the outdoor beer garden is open and they often have live music!
The best local seafood market! Located on Wrightsville Beach. You don't want to miss this if you want to cook or grill local fish fresh from our waters!
15 locals recommend
Motts Channel Seafood
120 Short StThe best local seafood market! Located on Wrightsville Beach. You don't want to miss this if you want to cook or grill local fish fresh from our waters!
Grind Nutrition
5725 Oleander DriveFamily owned Protein Shake and Energy Teas!
Have lunch or cocktails with a view! Located on the Intracoastal Waterway off scenic Airlie Road just minutes from The Beehive.
97 locals recommend
Dockside Restaurant
1308 Airlie RdHave lunch or cocktails with a view! Located on the Intracoastal Waterway off scenic Airlie Road just minutes from The Beehive.
The Bridge Tender
1414 Airlie RdExcellent Waterfront Dining.
The Green House Restaurant
1427 Military Cutoff RoadLocal Vegan Restaurant
Hops Supply Co.
5400 Oleander DrGreat lunch, brunch, and dinner!
All fresh and organic food- a great lunch spot in The Forum which also has several clothing boutiques!
15 locals recommend
Epic Food Co
1113 Military Cutoff RdAll fresh and organic food- a great lunch spot in The Forum which also has several clothing boutiques!
The best beach hotdogs and an iconic spot to visit in Wrightsville Beach.
33 locals recommend
Trolly Stop
94 S Lumina AveThe best beach hotdogs and an iconic spot to visit in Wrightsville Beach.
Italian fine dining and great wine selection. Do NOT miss the mushroom ravioli, it is amazing.
22 locals recommend
Roko Italian Cuisine
6801-105 Parker Farm DrItalian fine dining and great wine selection. Do NOT miss the mushroom ravioli, it is amazing.
Wrightsville Beach juice bar owned by a local couple. Located inside the iconic Robert's Grocery, known for their chicken salad!
25 locals recommend
Adapt Kitchen and Juice Bar
32 N Lumina AveWrightsville Beach juice bar owned by a local couple. Located inside the iconic Robert's Grocery, known for their chicken salad!
Nakedfin Poke Bowl
1319 Military Cutoff RoadBeachy/Hawaiian vibes and build your own poke bowls!
Zeke's Beans and Bowls
534 Causeway DrWrightsville Beach great coffee and poke bowls!
Indochine Restaurant
7 Wayne DrAn amazing Vietnamese/Thai food experience!
Self-Care, Relaxation
This is a truly glamourous day spa experience (they also have a Med Spa). From incredible facials to relaxing massages, pedicures, manicures, and hair salon, Head to Toe has you covered. For facials I highly recommend Penelope Machato! Please tell her Rainey from The Beehive sent you! In the MedSpa, I highly recommend Barbie VanLenten.
Head to Toe Day Spa
5815 Oleander DriveThis is a truly glamourous day spa experience (they also have a Med Spa). From incredible facials to relaxing massages, pedicures, manicures, and hair salon, Head to Toe has you covered. For facials I highly recommend Penelope Machato! Please tell her Rainey from The Beehive sent you! In the MedSpa, I highly recommend Barbie VanLenten.
Prana Salt Cave
7110 Wrightsville AveCryoCove
1930 Eastwood RoadOasis Nails
1930 Eastwood RoadBe Unlimited Yoga
5725 Oleander DrNeighborhood Yoga Studio
Rebel Yoga and Pilates
5424 Oleander DrNeighborhood hot yoga studio!
Orangetheory Fitness
6800 Parker Farm DriveBars
This is a one of a kind dive bar with a Touch Tunes Jukebox and a very local vibe!
9 locals recommend
The Triangle Lounge
5920 Wrightsville AveThis is a one of a kind dive bar with a Touch Tunes Jukebox and a very local vibe!
Wendy's House
126 Sebrell AvenueA precious Wine, Cheese, and Chocolate lounge within walking distance!
Salty Dogs
112 Hinton AvenueLocal dive bar with corn hole, pool tables, and a TouchTunes Jukebox.
Jimmy's
5 N Lumina AveFavorite Wrightsville Beach Bar! Dog Friendly.
Cloud 9 Rooftop Bar
9 Estell Lee PlThe best rooftop view in Downtown Wilmington!
Very close to The Beehive, this brewery is a great local spot to grab a beer. They often have food trucks on the weekends.
16 locals recommend
Mad Mole Brewing
6309 Boathouse RdVery close to The Beehive, this brewery is a great local spot to grab a beer. They often have food trucks on the weekends.
Lagerheads Tavern
35 N Lumina AveThe ultimate old school beach bar!
Local neighborhood bar. They often have live music! This is walking distance from The Beehive.
Seagate Bottle Shop
6005 Oleander DriveLocal neighborhood bar. They often have live music! This is walking distance from The Beehive.
Neighborhoods
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207 locals recommend
Wilmington
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Sightseeing
Airlie Gardens
300 Airlie RdYou do not want to miss this incredible, historic garden!
Wrightsville Beach
321 Causeway DrFrom sightseeing to shopping, and great food and beverages!
58 locals recommend
Wilmington Downtown Riverwalk
Wilmington Downtown RiverwalkFrom sightseeing to shopping, and great food and beverages!
A 4 mile walking path around the lovely Wrightsville Beach and Harbor Island!
17 locals recommend
WB Loop
530 Causeway DrA 4 mile walking path around the lovely Wrightsville Beach and Harbor Island!
Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NEJohnnie Mercers Fishing Pier
23 E Salisbury StWrightsville Beach's only concrete fishing pier.
Fort Fisher Aquarium! There are also trails all around the aquarium through Historic Fort Fisher. Want to take the ferry to Southport? The Ferry Station is just past the Aquarium.
550 locals recommend
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdFort Fisher Aquarium! There are also trails all around the aquarium through Historic Fort Fisher. Want to take the ferry to Southport? The Ferry Station is just past the Aquarium.
Restaurants/Bars
High end wine bar with fire pits outside. They also have a delicious menu.
9 locals recommend
Grand Cru Food & Wine
1904 Eastwood RdHigh end wine bar with fire pits outside. They also have a delicious menu.
Waterman's Brewing
1610 Pavilion PlGreat brewery and food with lots of outdoor seating!
The only Oceanfront dining at Wrightsville Beach. Gorgeous views and great outdoor dining. Walk down to the end of Crystal Pier and watch the waves, wildlife, surfers, and beach goers.
132 locals recommend
Oceanic
703 S Lumina AveThe only Oceanfront dining at Wrightsville Beach. Gorgeous views and great outdoor dining. Walk down to the end of Crystal Pier and watch the waves, wildlife, surfers, and beach goers.
Port Land Grille
1908 Eastwood RdIncredible Fine Dining and cocktails
French fine dining and excellent bar. The home of my all time favorite Lemon Drop Martini!
48 locals recommend
Brasserie Du Soleil
1908 Eastwood RdFrench fine dining and excellent bar. The home of my all time favorite Lemon Drop Martini!
True Blue Butcher and Barrel
110 Greenfield StreetFine dining, bar, and butcher!
Slice of Life Pizzeria & Pub Pine Valley
3715 Patriot WayRounds Golf & Lounge
6801 Parker Farm DrThe Bento Box Sushi Bar and Asian Kitchen
1121 Military Cutoff RdThe best sushi and fabulous cocktails!
Seabird
1 South Front StreetFine dining oyster bar with wine pairings.
Sweet n Savory Cafe
1611 Pavilion PlDelicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner!
Iconic California-Mexican restaurant. They have several locations in Wilmington, but the one close to The Beehive is the original. Enjoy incredible fresh salsa, homemade tortilla chips, and lunch or dinner with all freshest ingredients. They are also known for their perfect maragaritas!
84 locals recommend
K38 Baja Grill
5410 Oleander DrIconic California-Mexican restaurant. They have several locations in Wilmington, but the one close to The Beehive is the original. Enjoy incredible fresh salsa, homemade tortilla chips, and lunch or dinner with all freshest ingredients. They are also known for their perfect maragaritas!
The hottest new spot in Downtown Wilmington, this is a gormet french fry and trendy cocktail spot!
Sauce'd
224 South Water StreetThe hottest new spot in Downtown Wilmington, this is a gormet french fry and trendy cocktail spot!
Italian Fine dining, great wine selection, and romantic setting.
36 locals recommend
Osteria Cicchetti
1125 Military Cutoff RdItalian Fine dining, great wine selection, and romantic setting.
Waterfront dining. Sundays in the Summer they have a band outside overlooking the marina.
112 locals recommend
Bluewater Grill
4 Marina StWaterfront dining. Sundays in the Summer they have a band outside overlooking the marina.
Great atmosphere for food, beer, and football! Amazing burgers!
60 locals recommend
Poe's Tavern - Wrightsville Beach
212 Causeway DrGreat atmosphere for food, beer, and football! Amazing burgers!
BLUE SURF Arboretum West
414 Arboretum DriveCool atmosphere and local food!
Great beach bar and restaurant, located at Johnnie Mercer's Pier.
33 locals recommend
Shark Bar and Kitchen
13 E Salisbury StGreat beach bar and restaurant, located at Johnnie Mercer's Pier.
Shopping
Mayfaire Town Center
Shopping and movie theater!
Lumina Station
1900 Eastwood RdFantastic boutique shopping and fine dining!
Fresh produce and local venders, plants, and a beer garden! Have a local beer while you shop! Family friendly!
15 locals recommend
Port City Produce
6250 Market StreetFresh produce and local venders, plants, and a beer garden! Have a local beer while you shop! Family friendly!
This is my office! If you have any real estate needs during your stay, please let me know. I am happy to make any guests at The Beehive my priority!
Rainey Wallace
Intracoastal Realty - Lumina Station
1900 Eastwood RoadThis is my office! If you have any real estate needs during your stay, please let me know. I am happy to make any guests at The Beehive my priority!
Rainey Wallace
Red Bank Wine
5815 Oleander DriveOur favorite local wine store within walking distance from The Beehive!