What to do in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Activities, attractions and tours
Wrightsville Beach showing a sandy beach and general coastal views

Wrightsville Beach Attractions

Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Wrightsville Beach has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Wrightsville Beach, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Wrightsville Beach with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Places of interest in Wrightsville Beach

Wrightsville Beach is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Wrightsville Beach, and make it a breeze to explore Wrightsville Beach and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Wrightsville Beach to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit to Wrightsville Beach, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Wrightsville Beach.

Wrightsville Beach attractions

Wrightsville Beach has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Wrightsville Beach to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Wrightsville Beach.

Looking for things to do in Wrightsville Beach can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Wrightsville Beach or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Wrightsville Beach attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails!


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Shell Island

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Shell Island and surrounding area, you can visit Johnnie Mercer's Pier and Wrightsville SUP.

Shell Island
Wrightsville Beach showing a sandy beach and general coastal views

South End

If you're spending some time in South End, Wrightsville Beach and South End Surf Shop are top sights worth seeing.

South End
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Parmele Isle

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Parmele Isle and surrounding area, you can visit Johnnie Mercer's Pier and Wrightsville SUP.

Parmele Isle
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South Harbor Island

When in South Harbor Island, you can plan a visit to Johnnie Mercer's Pier and Wrightsville SUP, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

South Harbor Island

Day trip destinations from Wrightsville Beach