Wrightsville Beach
Food & Coffee
Poe's Tavern - Wrightsville Beach
212 Causeway DrBluewater Grill
4 Marina StWaterfront dining
Very popular spot to grab drinks on the huge outdoor deck overlooking the waterway. The t-shirts are a popular souvenir too.
97 locals recommend
Dockside Restaurant
1308 Airlie RdVery popular spot to grab drinks on the huge outdoor deck overlooking the waterway. The t-shirts are a popular souvenir too.
Fish House Grill
1410 Airlie RdWaterfront dining. The t-shirts are popular souvenirs.
Waterfront dining. A bit more upscale than the other intracoastal restaurants.
18 locals recommend
Bridge Tender Marina
1418 Airlie RdWaterfront dining. A bit more upscale than the other intracoastal restaurants.
Mellow Mushroom
4311 Oleander DrGluten free and vegan options
Oceanic
703 S Lumina AveOceanfront with pier
Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill
4 N Lumina AveDrift Cafe Wrightsville Beach
114 Causeway DriveSUNdays Surf Cafe
708 B S Lumina AveFamous local spot, a must try! Gluten free and other dietary restrictions options.
33 locals recommend
Trolly Stop
94 S Lumina AveFamous local spot, a must try! Gluten free and other dietary restrictions options.
Kohl's Frozen Custard
92 S Lumina AveThe Workshop
86 Waynick BlvdCeviche's
7210 Wrightsville AveAdapt Kitchen and Juice Bar
32 N Lumina AveRoberts Market LLC
32 N Lumina AveFamous chicken salad!
Shark Bar and Kitchen
13 E Salisbury StSouth Beach Grill
100 S Lumina AveVito's Pizzeria
8 N Lumina AveSightseeing
Crystal Pier
703 S Lumina AveThe Jetty at the South End of Wrightsville
917 S Lumina AveWrightsville Beach Museum of History
303 W Salisbury StJohnnie Mercers Fishing Pier
23 E Salisbury St67-acre waterfront public gardens, paid entry. Check out the bottle house, butterfly garden and other attractions.
234 locals recommend
Airlie Gardens
300 Airlie Rd67-acre waterfront public gardens, paid entry. Check out the bottle house, butterfly garden and other attractions.
Harbor Way Gardens
U.S. 74Outdoor Activities & Rentals
Playground, tennis courts, sports fields and parking to walk the Wrightsville beach loop. “The Loop” is a 2.5 mile paved sidewalk that circles the town of Wrightsville Beach. It’s a very popular local walking/running path.
408 locals recommend
Wrightsville Beach
321 Causeway DrPlayground, tennis courts, sports fields and parking to walk the Wrightsville beach loop. “The Loop” is a 2.5 mile paved sidewalk that circles the town of Wrightsville Beach. It’s a very popular local walking/running path.
Wrightsville Performance Sailing
330 Causeway DrivePrivate cruises to sailing lessons
Serving Wrightsville Beach and Figure Eight Island, they deliver your rental of kayak or paddleboard (SUP) beach supplies: beach chair, boogie or foam surfboard, beach umbrella or tent straight to your location, and then pick it up when you're done. Whether you choose from their fleet of versatile, self bailing, sit on top kayaks or new line of stand up paddleboards (SUP), they make renting easy. No roofracks, no drop off, no problems. They also do guided adventure tours in the surrounding Wilmington area-- including Greenfield Lake, Shark Tooth Island, Masonboro Island, Cape Fear River, etc.
9 locals recommend
Wrightsville Kayak Company
101-199 Causeway DriveServing Wrightsville Beach and Figure Eight Island, they deliver your rental of kayak or paddleboard (SUP) beach supplies: beach chair, boogie or foam surfboard, beach umbrella or tent straight to your location, and then pick it up when you're done. Whether you choose from their fleet of versatile, self bailing, sit on top kayaks or new line of stand up paddleboards (SUP), they make renting easy. No roofracks, no drop off, no problems. They also do guided adventure tours in the surrounding Wilmington area-- including Greenfield Lake, Shark Tooth Island, Masonboro Island, Cape Fear River, etc.
Offering stand up paddle boarding (SUP) lessons, tours, and fitness classes for all ages and experience levels with their headquarters near Wrightsville Beach. Their professional instructors have the patience and enthusiasm to make your SUP experience safe and exciting. Explore the salt marsh on a sunrise or sunset tour, challenge yourself in the open ocean, or build strength in our SUP fitness classes. They offer a style of SUP to suit everyone in addition to SUP rentals.
Cape Fear Paddleboarding
222 Causeway DriveOffering stand up paddle boarding (SUP) lessons, tours, and fitness classes for all ages and experience levels with their headquarters near Wrightsville Beach. Their professional instructors have the patience and enthusiasm to make your SUP experience safe and exciting. Explore the salt marsh on a sunrise or sunset tour, challenge yourself in the open ocean, or build strength in our SUP fitness classes. They offer a style of SUP to suit everyone in addition to SUP rentals.
Specializing in scuba diving charters, instruction, gear sales, repair, and travel in Wilmington, NC since 1988. Aquatic Safaris operates two USCG certified custom dive boats, a 30' and a 48'. The boats run daily (sometimes multiple times) with dive information of wrecks and ledges off of Wrightsville Beach on their website. Exciting Night and Drift Dives are offered on select days. They are a full service facility, including on the spot nitrox fills up to 100% O2 and Trimix.
Aquatic Safaris SCUBA Center
7041 Wrightsville AveSpecializing in scuba diving charters, instruction, gear sales, repair, and travel in Wilmington, NC since 1988. Aquatic Safaris operates two USCG certified custom dive boats, a 30' and a 48'. The boats run daily (sometimes multiple times) with dive information of wrecks and ledges off of Wrightsville Beach on their website. Exciting Night and Drift Dives are offered on select days. They are a full service facility, including on the spot nitrox fills up to 100% O2 and Trimix.
Specializing in land and sea adventures aboard a USCG approved Carolina Skiff that can take up to 12 passengers [great for parties and larger groups], they offer a variety of island excursions tailored for every occasion including private half and full day charters, paddleboarding marsh tours, surf charters, sunset cruises, sunset wine paddleboarding cruises and hosted island dinner packages sure to delight everyone. Listen to your favorite island tunes cruising over to favorite little paradises that can only be accessed by boat. Island hop, explore and see the beauty surrounding Wrightsville Beach. A cooler with ice and water is provided - BYOB. Sit back, relax and enjoy an incredible day or evening on the water.
For the outdoor enthusiasts who want to camp in luxury without the hassle of the set up, glamping (glamprous camping) is a one-of-a-kind experience. Or go camping...glamping packages for those who prefer a luxury camping adventure, or good ole fashion camping packages for those who want a more rustic experience. Escape to the great outdoors with an unforgettable camping trip to uninhabited Masonboro Island.
Epic Excursions
109 Causeway DrSpecializing in land and sea adventures aboard a USCG approved Carolina Skiff that can take up to 12 passengers [great for parties and larger groups], they offer a variety of island excursions tailored for every occasion including private half and full day charters, paddleboarding marsh tours, surf charters, sunset cruises, sunset wine paddleboarding cruises and hosted island dinner packages sure to delight everyone. Listen to your favorite island tunes cruising over to favorite little paradises that can only be accessed by boat. Island hop, explore and see the beauty surrounding Wrightsville Beach. A cooler with ice and water is provided - BYOB. Sit back, relax and enjoy an incredible day or evening on the water.
For the outdoor enthusiasts who want to camp in luxury without the hassle of the set up, glamping (glamprous camping) is a one-of-a-kind experience. Or go camping...glamping packages for those who prefer a luxury camping adventure, or good ole fashion camping packages for those who want a more rustic experience. Escape to the great outdoors with an unforgettable camping trip to uninhabited Masonboro Island.
These boat rentals allow you to captain your own power boat for a day, half day or a week-- or you can even rent the boat captain as well. Cruise the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), find a private beach, fish the ICW, or Carolina Beach and explore the Cape Fear River. You can also add the fun of a tube, water skis, knee-board or a wake-board. Located at Carolina Beach State Park Marina and Seapath Yacht Club in Wrightsville Beach just over the drawbridge from Wilmington.
13 locals recommend
Nauti Times Boat Rentals
1010 N Lake Park BlvdThese boat rentals allow you to captain your own power boat for a day, half day or a week-- or you can even rent the boat captain as well. Cruise the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), find a private beach, fish the ICW, or Carolina Beach and explore the Cape Fear River. You can also add the fun of a tube, water skis, knee-board or a wake-board. Located at Carolina Beach State Park Marina and Seapath Yacht Club in Wrightsville Beach just over the drawbridge from Wilmington.
Explore the beautiful, clean waters and uninhabited barrier islands around Wrightsville Beach by renting one of Sea Gate Boating's large fleet of boats-- ranging from fishing skiffs to the finest luxury deck boats. Friendly captains are available to charter hourly, daily or overnight excursions, or teach you how to operate your rental boat. Boats are equipped with GPS, chart-plotters and other accessories like wake boards, ski tubes and fishing poles. Please check their Website for full description of boats and Special Events.
Sea Gate Boating
96 W Salisbury StExplore the beautiful, clean waters and uninhabited barrier islands around Wrightsville Beach by renting one of Sea Gate Boating's large fleet of boats-- ranging from fishing skiffs to the finest luxury deck boats. Friendly captains are available to charter hourly, daily or overnight excursions, or teach you how to operate your rental boat. Boats are equipped with GPS, chart-plotters and other accessories like wake boards, ski tubes and fishing poles. Please check their Website for full description of boats and Special Events.
Discover how easy learning to surf can be: Summer Day Camps for Kids/Teens, Wahine (Girl) Week for Kids/Teens, or improve your skills at the Intermediate or Advanced level or choose Private Group or Individual Lessons. They can even take "Drone", "Go-Pro" and high quality sequence photos of your surf lesson or make you a video. Book at their Wrightsville Beach shop, online, by phone or by email. They are also very proud to say that their instructors are local, life-long surfers who are all CPR/First Aid certified. They can even help with wetsuit and cold accessory gear rental for the cooler months. They have also added nearby Professional Skateboarding Lessons on their website. Please check their Website and Social Media for the latest updates and Schedules of the Hour and Ninety Minute class sessions.
9 locals recommend
Sean's Private Surf Instruction
625 South Lumina AvenueDiscover how easy learning to surf can be: Summer Day Camps for Kids/Teens, Wahine (Girl) Week for Kids/Teens, or improve your skills at the Intermediate or Advanced level or choose Private Group or Individual Lessons. They can even take "Drone", "Go-Pro" and high quality sequence photos of your surf lesson or make you a video. Book at their Wrightsville Beach shop, online, by phone or by email. They are also very proud to say that their instructors are local, life-long surfers who are all CPR/First Aid certified. They can even help with wetsuit and cold accessory gear rental for the cooler months. They have also added nearby Professional Skateboarding Lessons on their website. Please check their Website and Social Media for the latest updates and Schedules of the Hour and Ninety Minute class sessions.
Indo Jax Surf School
8935 Tilbury DrMermaid Surf School
703 South Lumina AvenueGone Coastal Charters
109 Causeway DrDeep Sea Express Fishing Charters
226 Seacrest DriveWrightsville Beach Diving
1418 Airlie RdShopping
Hallelu
84 Waynick BlvdVery cute women’s boutique
Aussie Island Surf Shop
1 N Lumina AveSweetwater Surf School
10 N Lumina AveWings Beachwear
1014 N Lake Park BlvdSouth End Surf Shop
708 S Lumina AveRedix Store
120 Causeway DrAnnex Surf Supply
530 Causeway DriveSoul Shoetique
7110 Wrightsville AveThe Fisherman's Wife
1425 Airlie RdBars & Brews
The Palm Room
11 E Salisbury StFlying Machine at Wrightsville Beach
530 Causeway DriveLighthouse Beer & Wine
220 Causeway DrJerry Allen's Sports Bar
38 N Lumina AveRed Dogs
7 N Lumina AveJimmy's
5 N Lumina AveKing Neptune Restaurant
11 N Lumina AveLagerheads Tavern
35 N Lumina AveTraveler advice
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Beach accesses with bathrooms and/or showers
2698 N. Lumina
2398 N. Lumina
25 E. Salisbury St.
650 S. Lumina Ave
9 Bob Sawyer Dr
92 S Lumina Ave
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Paid parking
Parking rates are $5.00 per hour or $25 per day.
Parking is enforced from 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (7 days a week), unless otherwise posted, with the following exceptions:
Paid Parking will be enforced from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the following parking lots:
South Lumina Parking Lot (near the Oceanic Restaurant)
East & West Salisbury Street Parking Lots (adjacent to Johnny Mercer's Pier)
North Lumina Parking Lot ("L" shaped lot)
North Wrightsville Beach Par