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Elevate Your Beach Experience

rystal blue waters, pristine shipwrecks. Wrightsville Beach hosts the
surroundings and a vibrant Carolina Cup, one of the world’s five major
community where quality, SUP races, national surfing competitions,
C an active lifestyle and wellness marathons and triathlons.
activities converge – Wrightsville Beach Themed experiences await on eco-tours
is the perfect place to indulge in to uninhabited islands, sunset cruises
exceptional experiences. and a lighted boat parade and fireworks
Called a “beach lover’s heaven,” at the North Carolina Holiday Flotilla.
Wrightsville Beach has been named one of Family-friendly fun includes surf camps
the South’s Best Beaches by the readers of and pirate treasure hunts. For mind and
Southern Living, one of the best surf towns in body relaxation, try sunrise yoga on the
America by Coastal Living and the birthplace Crystal Pier or stroll the 67-acre Airlie
of surfing in North Carolina. Gardens nearby.
An active lifestyle and wellness are a This village-like town offers quality
way of life for both residents and visitors. shopping at chic beach boutiques, surf
Walk or run The Loop, a 2.45-mile paved shops and nearby open-air shopping
trail around the island. Dive into water villages. Or stop by the Wrightsville Beach
activities with the pros offering sailing and Museum of History to marvel in the island’s
surfing lessons or SCUBA dive to historic 100-year history.
Indulge in the day’s fresh catch-to-table
specials and sip in the views with surf-
inspired cocktails, or visit a sustainable
brewpub nearby. The evenings stay alive
year-round with music and nightlife at
local hangouts.
Experience the beach and beyond with
a getaway that offers much more than your
average beach vacation.
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