Shell Island Travel Guide

Wrightsville Beach

Wrightsville Beach featuring general coastal views and a sandy beach as well as a large group of people
Wrightsville Beach featuring general coastal views and a sandy beach as well as a large group of people
Wrightsville Beach which includes a house, a beach and general coastal views
Wrightsville Beach featuring a house, a coastal town and general coastal views
Wrightsville Beach featuring a beach and general coastal views as well as children

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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
This pier makes for great sunrise photos. $2 to walk out onto it but totally worth it. Lots of avid fishermen to entertain you AND they sell beer and other beverages to carry out there with you. The Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach is a great area to visit with numerous excellent breweries and many great restaurants.

Johnnie Mercer's Pier

After visiting Johnnie Mercer's Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wrightsville Beach. 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 beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area.

Wrightsville SUP

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
Stay at this beach resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,528 reviews)
Great views in room and on balcony

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

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Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
301 N Water St Wilmington NC
The price is 3.435.432 ₫ per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
3.435.432 ₫
3.882.039 ₫ total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,472 reviews)
Not by the ocean & no pool

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

2.5 out of 5
5225 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is 2.129.663 ₫ per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
2.129.663 ₫
2.406.519 ₫ total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,060 reviews)
It was great!

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

3 out of 5
5032 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is 2.238.600 ₫ per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
2.238.600 ₫
2.529.618 ₫ total
19 Mar - 20 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (227 reviews)
Excellent service and well maintained. Enjoyed our stay. Prices were reasonable and was nice to have restaurant plus starbucks

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
Comfort Inn University

Comfort Inn University

2.5 out of 5
151 S College Road Wilmington NC
The price is 2.208.675 ₫ per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
2.208.675 ₫
2.495.803 ₫ total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,289 reviews)
Charged $2.00 for one doze of alkaseltzer was rediculous. Elevator was not the best experience

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Comfort Inn University
Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

3 out of 5
1706 N Lumina Ave Wrightsville Beach NC
The price is 5.223.750 ₫ per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
5.223.750 ₫
6.792.712 ₫ total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
One elevator is out of order. Breakfast is poor in quality (no vegetable, drink should be ordered.)

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Shell Island

Aerial view over Wrightsville Beach in Wilmington North Carolina

Parmele Isle

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

Parmele Isle
Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. Sunset on the south end.

South Harbor Island

When in South Harbor Island, you can plan a visit to Wrightsville SUP and Wrightsville Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

South Harbor Island
Sunset at the south end of Wrightsville beach

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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