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WRIGHTSVILLE
BEACH

Island Bliss
Wrightsville Beach is the
quintessential beach town,
the perfect place to find
exceptional experiences.
island, taking in marsh and intracoastal
views. Or explore uninhabited islands on an
eco-tour. There are also sunset cruises, pirate
treasure hunts, yoga on the Crystal Pier, and
rystal blue waters, pristine natural
beauty, and a vibrant community have nearby, the 67-acre Airlie Gardens.
C rightfully earned it accolades from the The walkable village-like town also
likes of Southern Living, who name it among offers upscale resorts featuring surf to sound
the Top 10 “South’s Best Beach Towns.” adventures and full-service hotels just steps
Dive into an abundance of water from the beach. Indulge in quality shopping
activities, with the pros offering sailing at chic beach boutiques, surf shops, and
and surfing lessons, or SCUBA dive historic nearby open-air shopping villages. Or stop
shipwrecks. Wrightsville Beach is the by the Wrightsville Beach Museum of History
birthplace of surfing in North Carolina, to marvel in Wrightsville Beach’s more than
earning it the distinction as one of the best 100-years of island stories.
surf towns in America according to Coastal Dine on the day’s fresh catch-to-table
Living. Wrightsville Beach hosts national specials paired with live music during the
surfing and stand-up paddleboarding summer and sip in the views with surf-
competitions, marathons, triathlons, and the inspired cocktails or craft beer from a local
Carolina Cup, one of the world’s five major sustainable brewpub. Plan to take in the
SUP races. energy of the nightlife maintained from the
There are plenty of active lifestyle momentum of the day’s activities.
options on land as well. Walk or run The Elevate your beach experience at
Loop, a 2.5-mile paved path around the Wrightsville Beach.
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