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This summer, challenge yourself to an outdoor activity: standup paddleboarding (SUP). It’s easier than surfing, provides a full body workout (you can even incorporate yoga), and it gives you the opportunity to find peace amidst some beautiful sights on the water. If you’re intrigued, set out for a journey to a place where watersports reign supreme: Wrightsville Beach.

After a day out on the water, there’s no better way to unwind than with a night out on the town. Wrightsville Beach is known as an active, vibrant community that keeps the energy of the day flowing into the night. Live music brings this beach town’s environment to life with locals and visitors connecting with one another through song and dance.

Here’s a toast to some of our favorite things to do this summer in Wrightsville Beach. With so many outdoor activities and fun ideas on how to make the most of your summer getaway, where do you begin? Start with this list of events, experiences and places to go for island bliss.

Wrightsville Beach is a haven for watersports and outdoor enthusiasts. Once you've hit the water and are looking to take a break from the action—or if you simply want to enjoy some R and R—there are unlimited ways to relish in relaxation on the island.

A new year means new island happenings. From renovations to new offerings on land and sea, and celebratory news honoring a few of our very own, we have it all right here for you.

If you’re looking for a new and exciting way to spend your holiday season, plan a getaway to the coast. From the state’s most popular holiday flotilla to seaside holiday shopping at its best, it’s impossible to not feel the season. While a holiday at home is most likely your tradition, the holiday

When it comes to the coast, the sights and sounds of fishing are everywhere, and Wrightsville Beach is no exception. Visitors may happen to pass by one of the charter boats offloading the catch of the day and wonder what it would be like to hook into such huge saltwater game fish. Even diners who

If you’re looking for your next coastal foodie adventure that’s a little different from the regular beach fare, head to Wrightsville Beach. This island, located a bridge away from historic Wilmington, is not only a surfer’s paradise, but a foodie’s as well. From oceanfront dining, farm-to-table

For fashionistas, vacation time can be a great time to treat yourself to a little something that makes you reminisce about your fabulous vacation. Fortunately for you, Wrightsville Beach is one of the only North Carolina beaches with a shopping scene that will keep you coming back for more, thanks

Located just 20 minutes from the Wilmington International Airport, Wrightsville Beach is a North Carolina coastal getaway unlike any other. Technically an island located in between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, its clear waters has attracted vacationers and adventure lovers from