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Wrightsville Beach beach located in North Carolina is a perfect destination for you and your family if you’re looking for a weekend getaway to a beach amidst the scent of salty water where you can enjoy all sorts of water sports such as kayaking, paddling, boating, fishing, and surfing!
Wrightville beach has been voted as one of the “South Best Beaches” by Southern Living Magazine readers.
It can be a perfect destination with crystal blue waters, a minuscule crowd, and an active island lifestyle; making it a perfect weekend holiday destination for people looking out to relax by the shore.
If you want to make your holiday more fun – opt to go around the city on bikes! Check out the Aussie island Surf Shop to get yourself a nice rented bike ride around the city.
Here’s a description of the top 5 things that can double your fun for a beachy weekend-
#1 Wrightsville Beach
After reaching your pre-booked hotel/ condo or resort, go explore the beach first! Freshen yourself up and get onto those bikes to reach the Wrightsville beach, soak yourself in the sun, read a book, splash around in ocean water, or collect sea shells.
Popular for its spacious sandy beaches, less crowd, signature children’s programs like Surf camps, standup paddle boarding, and various surfing competitions, It’s also a famous destination for leisure fishing.
“you can check out Johnnie Mercer’s Pier for fishing opportunities”
#2 Wrightsville Beach Museum of History
Next in line is to go to WB Museum, to get to know the local history of the beach. You can hop onto the bikes and reach the museum in 3 minutes from the beach.
Visitors can witness a scaled model of how the place looked back in 1910, defined through magnificent artwork.
The museum very exquisitely describes how the natives have shaped the town’s natural environment over several years.
#3 A walk around the Wrightsville Loop
Early mornings or evenings can be the best time to walk around the Wrightsville loop covering a stretch of 2.5 miles on Harbour Island. It’s situated between the two bridges in the town making it pretty scenic.
This picturesque path takes you along an intercoastal waterway, bank channels, and beautiful salt marshes- making it one of the best strolls.
The loop also passes between The Wrightsville Beach Historic Square and The Wrightsville Beach Arboretum. This walk will take away all the stress you have from your week-long boring jobs.
#4 Lighthouse Beer and Wine
While exploring the town you’ll witness a cute little blue bottle shop, put up on the right side of the road as you ride over the first bridge to reach the town.
This place will offer you beers and wines, which are impossible to find elsewhere. With an astonishing collection of more than 600 wines and more than 800 beer options, this shack shop boasts a huge liquor variety including international and craft beer brands.
Drink any kind of beer or wine you want and enjoy the live music, witnessing the artwork that adorns the walls!
#5 Surfberry
This is for all the healthy dining enthusiasts out there! Surfberry is on a mission to community wellness and educates people on the importance of active living and healthy eating.
Vacations can turn out to be a time filled with binging on unhealthy food and splurging on all the alcohol that’s available.
Who said there’s nothing for the lovers of a healthy lifestyle?
SurfBerry offers a wide range of 100 % vegan smoothies to organic cold press juices. It also extends to a wide variety of vegan protein supplements. This is a go-to place when you’re looking for healthy dining along with a bunch of outdoor activities with your kids.
PS: Do not miss the Sunset at the South End! Hop on your bike 10-20 minutes before sunset time and ride down to the very south end of Wrightsville Beach. You will be mesmerized by the orange and red hues of the setting sun; witnessing the most beautiful sunset of your life.
FAQs:
What are the Great accommodations near Wrightsville beach?
Shell Island Resort, Summer Sands Suites, Holiday Inn Resort Wrightsville Beach, Blockade Runner Beach Resort.
What are the Top 5 places to eat?
Oceanic, Bluewater Grill, Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill, South Beach Grill, and The Bridge Tender.
Best time to visit
June to August
