Shell Island Travel Guide

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 beautiful beaches 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

Aussie Island Surf Shop

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

Aussie Island 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 family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

Wrightsville Beach Museum of History

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 9.387.491 ₫ per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
9.387.491 ₫
11.307.351 ₫ total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
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! (1,393 reviews)
"Super accomodating great memories"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Sleep Inn
Sleep Inn
2.5 out of 5
5225 Market St, Wilmington, NC
The price is 1.909.047 ₫ per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
1.909.047 ₫
2.157.223 ₫ total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (1,013 reviews)
"Was very happy with our stay. Rooms were clean and staff very friendly"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Sleep Inn
Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton
Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton
2.5 out of 5
1211 Lake Park Blvd S, Carolina Beach, NC
The price is 8.086.840 ₫ per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
8.086.840 ₫
9.138.291 ₫ total
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,287 reviews)
"Clean, great location, nice front desk staff."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton
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 4.200.837 ₫ per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
4.200.837 ₫
4.746.946 ₫ total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
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! (1,188 reviews)
"The view was amazing"

Reviewed on 19 Jun 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 2.623.791 ₫ per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
2.623.791 ₫
2.964.884 ₫ total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
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! (1,129 reviews)
"Check in is easy breakfast great except the coffee brand rooms clean friendly staff will stay again"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Comfort Inn University
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach
3 out of 5
151 Van Campen Blvd, Wilmington, NC
The price is 2.922.151 ₫ per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
2.922.151 ₫
3.302.031 ₫ total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"It’s not located walking distance from the beach, however the drive was not bad. Traffic was even bearable during peak hours, so it’s a plus."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach
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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 Aussie Island Surf Shop, 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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