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THINGS TO DO

SPORTS & WATER AC TIVITIES Surf Camp and Wrightsville SUP, or go to
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Wrightsville Beach is an ideal place to VisitWrightsvilleBeachNC.com.
feel and stay healthy while on vacation
with endless activities. WALK, JOG & RUN
Walk, jog or run The Loop – a 2.5-mile paved
BIKE trail around the island – and take in sights of
Pedal from downtown Wilmington to the inner island’s waterways and marshes.
Johnnie Mercers Pier along the 10-mile
River to the Sea Bikeway. For leisurely FISHING
rides, cyclists opt for the beach or Get hooked on fishing in Wrightsville Beach.
several miles of paved paths. Bike From pier fishing, surf fishing and shell
rentals are available from Aussie Island fishing, to trolling, inshore explorations and
Surf Shop. deep-sea outings, there’s something to catch
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DIVE CRYSTAL PIER
Take the plunge to uncover centuries- Attached to the Oceanic Restaurant, the
old shipwrecks in the waters along the Crystal Pier features an area for free public
Carolina coast. Outfitters such as Aquatic access and fishing, as well as outdoor dining
Safaris and WB Diving can get you suited with live music on Thursday evenings and
up and in the water. For information, go Sunday afternoons at Oceanic.
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When the wind is good, kiteboarders
head out to the jetties at the south and JOHNNIE MERCERS PIER
north ends of the island. Learn how to This state-of-the-art, concrete pier extends
surf or standup paddleboard (SUP) from 1,200 feet from the shore and offers a grill,
local pro instructors in this top-rated a game area, bathrooms, a gift shop and a
surf town and SUP hub. Or rent a kayak fully stocked tackle shop for all your beach
to explore our waters. Outfitters that and fishing needs.
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