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THINGS TO DO

Fishing
5 From pier fishing, surf fishing, and
shell fishing, inshore explorations,
and deep-sea outings, there’s something to
catch year-round. For fishing charters and
guides, go to VisitWrightsvilleBeachNC.com.
CRYSTAL PIER
Attached to the Oceanic Restaurant, the
Crystal Pier features an area for free public
access and fishing, as well as outdoor dining
with live music Thursday evenings and CRYSTAL PIER
Sunday afternoons at Oceanic.
JOHNNIE MERCERS PIER
703 S. Lumina Ave., 28480
910-256-5551 oceanicrestaurant.com This state-of-the-art, concrete pier extends
1,200 feet from the shore and offers a grill,
a game area, bathrooms, a gift shop, and a
fully stocked tackle shop for all your beach
and fishing needs.
23 E. Salisbury St., 28480
910-256-2743
johnniemercersfishingpier.com

Restaurants & Nightlife
6 Taste sea- and farm-to-table while
sampling the day’s blackboard
specials. Family friendly eats include hotdogs
with 1,000+ combinations possible, Baja
Mexican, gourmet burgers, and more. Dock
and dine at the marina or oceanfront to
enjoy Southern seafood favorites. Go to
VisitWrightsvilleBeachNC.com/restaurants
for a full list of local restaurants.
Wrightsville Beach is known for its cool
hotspots and live music from dockside bars
to an oceanfront pier. Or catch live concerts
at the local park or nearby Airlie Gardens.
Sip on a craft brew or watch the sunset on an
evening harbor cruise. For nightlife listings,
go to VisitWrightsvilleBeachNC.com.

Shopping
7 Known for upscale and wallet-
friendly options, find everything
from beach boutiques and surf shops to
open-air pedestrian-friendly shopping
villages nearby. For a complete list, go to
VisitWrightsvilleBeachNC.com.
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