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Wrightsville Beach

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Wrightsville Beach showing a beach as well as a small group of people

Wrightsville Beach

4/5(1 review)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Wrightsville Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to South End. Take in the festivals and sunrises in the area.

Wrightsville Beach
Johnnie Mercer's Pier

Johnnie Mercer's Pier

You can learn about the history of Wrightsville Beach when you stop by Johnnie Mercer's Pier. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Johnnie Mercer's Pier

Wrightsville SUP

You can take time to visit Wrightsville SUP during your travels to Wrightsville Beach. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area.

Wrightsville SUP

South End Surf Shop

Enjoy an outing to South End Surf Shop during your stay in Wrightsville Beach. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

South End Surf Shop

Wrightsville Beach Museum of History

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Wrightsville Beach Museum of History in Wrightsville Beach. Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

Wrightsville Beach Museum of History

Aussie Island Surf Shop

Enjoy an outing to Aussie Island Surf Shop during your stay in Wrightsville Beach. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area.

Aussie Island Surf Shop

Top hotels in Shell Island

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

3.5 out of 5
2700 N Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach, NC
The price is 5.499.417 ₫ per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
5.499.417 ₫
6.918.214 ₫ total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,471 reviews)
"Every room is ocean front, convenient to the beach. Staff is friendly."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Sleep Inn

Sleep Inn

2.5 out of 5
5225 Market St, Wilmington, NC
The price is 1.914.534 ₫ per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
1.914.534 ₫
2.163.423 ₫ total
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Good value!"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Sleep Inn
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
301 N Water St, Wilmington, NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 3.556.202 ₫ per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
3.556.202 ₫
4.018.508 ₫ total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,262 reviews)
"Very Nice!!!!"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Comfort Inn University

Comfort Inn University

2.5 out of 5
151 S College Road, Wilmington, NC
The price is 2.640.246 ₫ per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
2.640.246 ₫
2.983.478 ₫ total
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,159 reviews)
"It is what it is. One elevator not working and no one working on it."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Comfort Inn University
Pirates Cove

Pirates Cove

2 out of 5
701 North Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC
The price is 3.325.675 ₫ per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
3.325.675 ₫
3.758.178 ₫ total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach ...
7.6/10 Good! (452 reviews)
"Very convenient location. Parking at night is shared with the restaurant which made it difficult to find a spot."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Pirates Cove
Trailborn Surf & Sound

Trailborn Surf & Sound

4 out of 5
275 Waynick Blvd, Wrightsville Beach, NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 4.945.525 ₫ per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
4.945.525 ₫
6.717.080 ₫ total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (146 reviews)
"Love it!"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Trailborn Surf & Sound
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Other neighbourhoods around Shell Island

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Parmele Isle

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Parmele Isle and surrounding area, you can visit Johnnie Mercer's Pier and Wrightsville SUP.

Parmele Isle
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South Harbor Island

When in South Harbor Island, you can plan a visit to Johnnie Mercer's Pier and Wrightsville SUP, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

South Harbor Island
Wrightsville Beach showing a sandy beach and general coastal views

South End

If you're spending some time in South End, Wrightsville Beach and South End Surf Shop are top sights worth seeing.

South End

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