Shell Island, NC

Wrightsville Beach

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Wrightsville Beach featuring a sandy beach as well as a small group of people

Wrightsville Beach

4.5/5(729 reviews)

This picturesque barrier island offers consistent waves for surfers, a vibrant nightlife and a wide range of outdoor activities.

Wrightsville Beach
This pier makes for great sunrise photos. $2 to walk out onto it but totally worth it. Lots of avid fishermen to entertain you AND they sell beer and other beverages to carry out there with you. The Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach is a great area to visit with numerous excellent breweries and many great restaurants.

Johnnie Mercer's Pier

4.5/5(98 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Wrightsville Beach with a trip to Johnnie Mercer's Pier. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Johnnie Mercer's Pier

Wrightsville SUP

You can take time to visit Wrightsville SUP during your travels to Wrightsville Beach. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area.

Wrightsville SUP

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

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

Wrightsville Beach Museum of History

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

Wrightsville Beach Museum of History

Things to do

Wilmington: Wrightsville Beach Sunset Sailboat Cruise

Wilmington: Wrightsville Beach Sunset Sailboat Cruise

￥15,422
per adult
Wilmington: Wrightsville Beach Sunset Sailboat Cruise
Wrightsville Beach Sunset Cocktail Sail

Wrightsville Beach Sunset Cocktail Sail

￥21,690
per adult
Wrightsville Beach Sunset Cocktail Sail
4.5-Hour Wilmington River to Sea E-Bike Adventure Tour

5-Hour Wilmington River to Sea E-Bike Self-Guided Tour

￥11,568
per adult
5-Hour Wilmington River to Sea E-Bike Self-Guided Tour
Large Group Island Hopping Private Cruise

Large Group Island Hopping Private Cruise

￥115,680
per traveler
Large Group Island Hopping Private Cruise
Wrightsville Beach Day Sail Private Catamaran Charter

Wrightsville Beach Day Sail Private Catamaran Charter

￥173,520
per traveler
Wrightsville Beach Day Sail Private Catamaran Charter
2 Hours Cocktail Sail Aboard Bella

2 Hours Cocktail Sail Aboard Bella

￥21,690
per adult
2 Hours Cocktail Sail Aboard Bella
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Shell Island Hotel Deals

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
3.5 out of 5
2700 N Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach, NC
The price is ￥48,441 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
￥48,441
￥58,607 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,398 reviews)
Nice stay
"In the first room that we stayed room 314 was okay, but I noticed and also my wife did also, a foul smell near the dinette table that seemed to be a smell of animal feces which was a turn off. It was a faint smell that could be smelled off and on. Otherwise everything was okay."

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2025

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Sleep Inn
Sleep Inn
2.5 out of 5
5225 Market St, Wilmington, NC
The price is ￥10,566 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
￥10,566
￥11,939 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Muy buena atención del personal"

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

Sleep Inn
Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton
Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton
2.5 out of 5
1211 Lake Park Blvd S, Carolina Beach, NC
The price is ￥44,734 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
￥44,734
￥50,550 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,287 reviews)
"Clean, great location, nice front desk staff."

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2025

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton
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 ￥20,779 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
￥20,779
￥23,481 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,184 reviews)
"Had a good night sleep with property is a bit dated for the cost."

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2025

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Comfort Inn University
Comfort Inn University
2.5 out of 5
151 S College Road, Wilmington, NC
The price is ￥14,507 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
￥14,507
￥16,394 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,130 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly and courteous"

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

Comfort Inn University
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach
3 out of 5
151 Van Campen Blvd, Wilmington, NC
The price is ￥16,157 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
￥16,157
￥18,257 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"It’s not located walking distance from the beach, however the drive was not bad. Traffic was even bearable during peak hours, so it’s a plus."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach
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Other neighborhoods around Shell Island

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Parmele Isle

4.5/5(26 area reviews)

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

Parmele Isle
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South Harbor Island

While South Harbor Island isn't home to many top sights, Johnnie Mercer's Pier and Aussie Island Surf Shop are some notable places to visit nearby.

South Harbor Island
Wrightsville Beach which includes general coastal views and a beach

South End

4.5/5(13 area reviews)

While visiting South End, you might make a stop by sights like Wrightsville Beach and South End Surf Shop.

South End

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