Wrightsville Beach

★5.0

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Barrier island beach destination known for its wide sandy shores, water sports, fishing piers, and vibrant coastal community.

General Information

Hours:
Beach access: Open daily, 24 hours
Lifeguards on duty seasonally from 10am to 5pm
Fees:
Public beach access is free
Parking fees apply in designated areas (seasonal rates)
Pet Policy:
Pets allowed during off-season (Oct 1–Mar 31); not allowed April 1–Sept 30
Seasons:
Best visited Spring through Fall
Location:
Wrightsville Beachrightsvillebeach.com/

From Wilmington, take Eastwood Road east across the drawbridge onto Wrightsville Beach; follow signs to public beach access points and parking areas.

Overview

Wrightsville Beach is a laid-back barrier island resort with miles of sandy shoreline, piers, and a welcoming town of shops and seafood restaurants. It is popular with surfers, paddleboarders, and beachgoers.

  • Surf, paddleboard, and swim
  • Kayak through salt marshes and explore nearby nature preserves
  • Catch a seasonal event, such as surf competitions and holiday parades

This article uses material from the Wikipedia articles and official tourism pages for the Wrightsville Beach, which are released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.

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Alexander LoGrasso, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Image Size Adjusted
Alexander LoGrasso, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Image Size Adjusted
Alexander LoGrasso, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Image Size Adjusted
Alexander LoGrasso, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Image Size Adjusted
Alexander LoGrasso, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Image Size Adjusted