Wrightsville Beach offers beaches, accommodations, and a vibrant commercial area. Activities include visiting Johnnie Mercer's Fishing Pier, sailing, and kayaking to Masonboro Island. Dining options ...

Three species of beach-nesting birds can be seen at Wrightsville Beach during the summer. Least terns, common terns, and black skimmers will migrate south for the winter. The south end of Wrightsville ...

Wrightsville Beach was recently featured in The Summer I Turned Pretty—head to the Oceanic to see an iconic filming location from the show. The beach has stunningly clear, blue water, which is perfect ...

From the iconic surfing waves to sun-warmed dunes, there’s much to be uncovered on the shoreline of North Carolina. NC’s coast is where natural beauty shines in abundance, where small towns ooze with ...

Folks in Wrightsville Beach love a workout on the water. The town is home to some of the country’s most prestigious stand-up paddleboarding competitions like the annual Carolina Cup. Get in on the ...

This surfer-friendly beach town is the place to learn to sail, work out on the water, or take a scenic soundside cruise. Explore the island on the Loop walking trail, or follow the beach to the lone ...

A lifeguard station on Wrightsville beach at sunset. However, even if you don’t have an opinion on the Conrad versus Jeremiah saga, there are still quite a few reasons to visit Wrightsville Beach. The ...