Shell Island Travel Guide
Wrightsville Beach
Popular places to visit
Wrightsville Beach
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Shell Island
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Fantastic ocean beach view from the balcony! Could see Wilmington buildings a few miles to the South. Shell Island Resort is at the end of the beach road! Walk the beach 1.5 miles northward the the ocean "river" flowing into the salt water marsh...Amazing!
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Our room was clean and spacious. We got upgraded to a suite when we checked in, which was really a nice surprise. It had a full living room, as well as a nice size bedroom. We will definitely stay there again in the future.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Spark by Hilton Wilmington
Clean room
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Comfort Inn University
great
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
Great location. Beautiful hotel and clean rooms. The kids enjoyed the pool!
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton
Room clean. Excellent staff. Only disappointment was the pool being repaired. The beach was clean and beautiful!
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shell Island
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.
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 End
If you're spending some time in South End, Wrightsville Beach and South End Surf Shop are top sights worth seeing.
