Story Ideas & Itineraries
The PR agency of record for Wrightsville Beach, MMI Public Relations, can assist journalists and editors with assignments and suggest a wide range of story ideas.
Step Back In Time
- Trace island history at the Wrightsville Beach Museum of History.
Botanical Beauty
- Delight in Airlie Gardens - 67 acres of post-Victorian European-style gardens and freshwater lakes.
One-of-a-Kind Events
- Cold Stroke Classic (January), East Coast Shag Classic (February), Surf- Sun-Sand Volleyball and Bocce Ball Tournament (June), Jazz in the Park (June), Cape Fear Blue Marlin Tournament (July), Lumina Daze (August), Cape Fear Kite Festival (November), NC Holiday Flotilla and Festival in the Park (November), NC Surf to Sound Challenge (November)
Watersports and More
- There's something for every athlete and outdoor enthusiast including boating, kayaking, kite boarding, stand-up paddling (SUP), surfing, surf camp and scuba diving.
- Quintiles Wrightsville Beach Marathon (March).
- Surf competitions including Annual Longboard Classic (May), Reef/Sweetwater Pro-Am Surf Fest (July) and East Coast Wahine Surfing Championship (August).
- Southeast SUP Championship (September)
- Beach2Battleship Iron Distance Triathlon (November), ranked number 5 among Triathlete magazine's best distance races in the entire world.
Cruises and Tours
- Wrightsville Beach Scenic Cruises
- Nature tours include Cape Fear Kayaks, Carolina Coastal Adventures, Salt Marsh Kayak Company, Canoe & Paddleboat Tours, Hook, Line & Paddle
Shop 'Til You Drop
- Discover island fashions, crafts and specialty shopping at Wrightsville Beach shops.
- Unique shops and eateries located in Lumina Station, Mayfaire Town Center and The Forum
Nature-based Adventures & Enthusiasts
- Hike along the pristine wildlife sanctuary of Masonboro Island.
- Cape Fear Coast bird watching hosts 165+ species of birds in the summer and 140+ species during the shoulder season.