South Harbor Island Travel Guide

Wrightsville Beach

Popular places to visit

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Johnnie Mercer's Pier

You can learn about the history of Wrightsville Beach when you stop by Johnnie Mercer's Pier. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Johnnie Mercer's Pier
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Wrightsville SUP

Enjoy an outing to Wrightsville SUP during your stay in Wrightsville Beach. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area.

Wrightsville SUP
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Aussie Island Surf Shop

Enjoy an outing to Aussie Island Surf Shop during your stay in Wrightsville Beach. Stroll along the seaside or attend a sporting event in the area.

Aussie Island Surf Shop
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South End Surf Shop

Enjoy an outing to South End Surf Shop during your stay in Wrightsville Beach. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

South End Surf Shop
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Wrightsville Beach Museum of History

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Wrightsville Beach Museum of History in Wrightsville Beach. Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

Wrightsville Beach Museum of History
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Cape Fear Paddleboarding

Enjoy an outing to Cape Fear Paddleboarding during your stay in Wrightsville Beach. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

Cape Fear Paddleboarding

Things to do

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Your Unforgettable Candid Family Photos at the beach

£534
Per adult
Your Unforgettable Candid Family Photos at the beach
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4.5-Hour Wilmington River to Sea E-Bike Adventure Tour

£67
Per adult
4.5-Hour Wilmington River to Sea E-Bike Adventure Tour
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Wonderful Wrightsville Beach Scavenger Hunt

£21
Per adult
Wonderful Wrightsville Beach Scavenger Hunt
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Sunset Sail Tour

£93
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sunset Sail Tour
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Scavenger Hunt in Wilmington by Wacky Walks

£8
Per adult
Scavenger Hunt in Wilmington by Wacky Walks
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Wilmington City Scavenger Hunt by Crazy Dash

£8
Per adult
Wilmington City Scavenger Hunt by Crazy Dash
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Top hotels in South Harbor Island

Comfort Inn University
Comfort Inn University
2.5 out of 5
151 S College Road, Wilmington, NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £93 per night from 19 May to 20 May
£93
per night
19 May - 20 May
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews.
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Good overall value"

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Comfort Inn University
Blockade Runner Beach Resort
Blockade Runner Beach Resort
3 out of 5
275 Waynick Blvd, Wrightsville Beach, NC
The price is £161 per night from 27 May to 28 May
£161
per night
27 May - 28 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a marina. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews.
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"We love the location we can walk to places and hang out on the beach."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Blockade Runner Beach Resort
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
3.5 out of 5
2700 N Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach, NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £212 per night from 19 May to 20 May
£212
per night
19 May - 20 May
Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,109 reviews)
"I have been coming here for several years beginning around 2012 and love it. It is quiet, the scenery is beautiful and the rooms are lovely."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 out of 5
301 N Water St, Wilmington, NC
The price is £143 per night from 27 May to 28 May
£143
per night
27 May - 28 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Perfect visit. Beautiful hotel. Awesome shower. Easy check in and out. Great location!!"

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel
Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel
2.5 out of 5
1211 Lake Park Blvd S, Carolina Beach, NC
The price is £143 per night from 20 May to 21 May
£143
per night
20 May - 21 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their reviews.
8.8/10 Excellent! (760 reviews)
"Nice place to stay. Very clean and friendly staff. Great tiki bar and restaurant. Our tiles in our bathroom were loose and sticking up so we stumped our toes a lot. Otner than that it was wonderful."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Wilmington, NC
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Wilmington, NC
3 out of 5
4706 New Centre Drive, Wilmington, NC
The price is £94 per night from 30 May to 31 May
£94
per night
30 May - 31 May
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews.
6.8/10 (1,001 reviews)
"Good place according to the price"

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Wilmington, NC
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Other neighbourhoods around South Harbor Island

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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
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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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

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