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
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.
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.
Wrightsville SUP
You can take time to visit Wrightsville SUP during your travels to Wrightsville Beach. Stroll along the seaside or attend a sporting event in the area.
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.
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.
Top hotels in South End

Surf Suites
Excellent kitchen for cooking in in order to enjoy the sunset on the balcony. Great restaurant right next door. Driving in the area was okay; grocery store nearby as well as a wonderful garden to enjoy. The beach was walkable in either direction.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

Sandpeddler Inn & Suites
Generous sized room, super comfy, smelled great and great porch with chairs.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025

Sleep Inn
No hot breakfast but good variety of muffins, bagels etc. Shower head was stuck on one setting. Decent for the price for a quick stay.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Room was clean. The staff, especially Marie, were very courteous and respectful. Provided great assistance to my wife and I.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
Was disappointed no free breakfast bar. Quite disappointed that there was a charge for parking. This was not a location that required charging for nightly parking. Plenty of spaces available and not in heart of downtown. Parking charge might cause me to choose another property or chain in ...
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Room clean and loved the ocean front view of beach
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South End

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.

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.

Shell Island
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Shell Island and surrounding area, you can visit Johnnie Mercer's Pier and Wrightsville SUP.
South End Travel Guide
- Carolina Beach
- Live Oak Bank Pavilion
- North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
- Carolina Beach Fishing Pier
- Kure Beach Pier
- Cape Fear Community College
- Cape Fear River
- Freeman Park
- Fort Fisher State Historic Site
- Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
- Ocean Front Park
- Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
- Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts
- Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
- Bellamy Mansion Museum





