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equipment rentals for a variety of
aquatic sports. For more information, go
to VisitWrightsvilleBeachNC.com.
BIKE
5 Cycle the ultimate 11-mile Things to Do
River to the Sea Bikeway
following the historic beach car line
from downtown Wilmington to Johnnie
Mercer’s Pier. Find more information at
capefearcyclists.org. WATERFRONT DINING
WATCH inshore explorations and deep-sea
6 Here’s your ticket to nature’s outings, there’s always something to catch!
theater for views of American For fishing charters and guides, go to
oystercatchers, least terns, black VisitWrightsvilleBeachNC.com.
skimmers and more at North Carolina Wrightsville Beach
Birding Trail sites: Mason Inlet Waterbird Crystal Pier
Management Area and Masonboro Attached to the Oceanic Restaurant, the
Island National Estuarine Research Crystal Pier features an area for free public
Reserve. For birding sites and tours, visit fishing, outdoor dining and seasonal live
Wrightsvillebeachscenictours.com or music on Fridays and Sundays. 703 S.
VisitWrightsvilleBeachNC.com. Lumina Ave., 28480 .
FISH : 910-256-5551
7 Wrightsville Beach is a Johnnie Mercer’s Pier
treasure island for anglers The state-of-the-art, all-concrete pier
year-round. From pier fishing, surf extends 1,200 feet into the ocean and
fishing and shell fishing, to trolling, offers a snack bar, game area and
bathrooms. 23 E. Salisbury St.,
28480.
: 910-256-2743
KITEBOARD /
8 SURF / SUP
Named one of the ten best
surf towns in America by Coastal
Living, Wrightsville Beach is the perfect
watersports destination. Outside
magazine ranks it among the top “Stateside
SUP Hubs.” When the wind is good,
kiteboarders should check out jetties at
the south end or Shell Island on the north
end of the beach. To locate an outfitter
that offers lessons and equipment, go to
VisitWrightsvilleBeachNC.com.
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www.WrightsvilleBeachNCGuide.com • 800-650-9132