South Harbor Island Travel Guide

Wrightsville Beach

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

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.

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 seaside 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 family-friendly 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 beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area.

Aussie Island Surf Shop

Top hotels in South Harbor 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 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! (1,518 reviews)
"All rooms are oceanfront. This resort is the last one on the road and therefore quiet, but only a short drive to the local activity. Indoor and outdoor pools are delightful. Providing umbrellas would be a welcome improvement. Our room, 207, was clean but the bathtub drain was slow and the sprayer ..."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

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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 3.336.771 ₫ per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
3.336.771 ₫
3.770.551 ₫ total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (1,330 reviews)
A good stay!
"Nice stay with good service throughout the hotel. The location, on the water, is excellent with easy access to the bars & restaurants in downtown. WiFi and smart TVs were both very strong and prided great variety and access. Tge pool is really good overlooking the river."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Sleep Inn

Sleep Inn

2.5 out of 5
5225 Market St, Wilmington, NC
The price is 1.787.972 ₫ per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
1.787.972 ₫
2.020.408 ₫ total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (1,031 reviews)
"Was a great price for a clean room. Nice beds. Friendly staff. Would stay here again"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

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Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington

Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington

2.5 out of 5
5126 Market St, Wilmington, NC
The price is 2.580.209 ₫ per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
2.580.209 ₫
2.915.636 ₫ total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,021 reviews)
"Very Clean, Clean Pool and outdoor area. The staff were helpful and kind. The breakfast was okay not refresh often. Mattress were old and not comfortable"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

3.5 out of 5
9 Estell Lee Place, Wilmington, NC
The price is 3.693.328 ₫ per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
3.693.328 ₫
4.173.461 ₫ total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Our room couch need to be replace Great breakfast. Clean room and great young people"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
Trailborn Surf & Sound

Trailborn Surf & Sound

4 out of 5
275 Waynick Blvd, Wrightsville Beach, NC
The price is 4.751.280 ₫ per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
4.751.280 ₫
6.502.126 ₫ total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (213 reviews)
"The property is lovely, clean and the grounds have beautiful vegetation surrounding. However, for the $$$ spent a few areas are in need of service. One being the non working elevator- that hasn’t been in operation for months. The restroom by the pool is out of order. And on the 4th floor there is ..."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Trailborn Surf & Sound
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Other neighbourhoods around South Harbor 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
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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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.

Shell Island

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