Things to Do in Wrightsville Beach, NC

  • Our list of the best things to do in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, features the top 119 nearby activities — including 65 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Wrightsville Beach, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Water Activities, Tours, Outdoor Places, and Sports & Fitness.
  • The results below include the top 23 things to do within the city of Wrightsville Beach, NC , followed by 96 popular activities in nearby cities, including Wilmington, Southport, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Surf City, Topsail Beach and New Bern
  • Our list of the best things to do in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, features the top 119 nearby activities — including 65 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Wrightsville Beach, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Water Activities, Tours, Outdoor Places, and Sports & Fitness.
  • The results below include the top 23 things to do within the city of Wrightsville Beach, NC , followed by 96 popular activities in nearby cities, including Wilmington, Southport, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Surf City, Topsail Beach and New Bern
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25.7 Miles
94% 17 votes
Kayaking #96 Keelson Row, Bald Head Island, NC 28461 MoreLess Info
The Sail Shop offers kayak trips on Bald Head Island's tidal creeks, surfing instruction, sailing instruction around Bald Head Island, and fishing for red drum and flounder on Cape Creek. The company also offers kayak, and boat tours.
25.7 Miles
78% 160 votes
Lighthouses Oak Island, NC MoreLess Info
The 153-foot, still-operating, Oak Island Lighthouse is open for public tours to the second level between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The 131-step tour to the top is open year-round by reservation.
25.8 Miles
94% 16 votes
Boat Tours Southport Marina, Southport, NC MoreLess Info
Captain Nancy Hahn offers serene tours of the lower Cape Fear River aboard her vessel, Tugboat. Captain Hahn offers free passage to children under age 5. Tours last 90 minutes and highlight the presence and role of wildlife in the area where the river empties into the Atlantic Ocean.
25.8 Miles
98% 85 votes
Sailboat Tours Surf City, NC 28445 MoreLess Info
Offering tours of Topsail Island, Tiki Tours - Day Tours features a pontoon boat that can seat large groups. Tours focus on the natural scenery as well as the colorful history of the area.
25.9 Miles
100% 6 votes
History Museums 101 Lighthouse Wynd, Bald Head Island, NC 28461 MoreLess Info
A former home of a British fort during the Revolutionary War, Bald Head Island, North Carolina is now the destination of the oldest standing lighthouse in the state and the Smith Museum. The museum features seafaring exhibits and maritime artifacts.
26.1 Miles
85% 20 votes
Golf 3779 Members Club Blvd., Southport, NC 28461 MoreLess Info
The Members Club at Saint John's Plantation is an 18-hole Hale Irwin golf course. Besides this golf course and a Pete Dye designed golf course, players can play tennis, swim, use the fitness center, boat from the marina, and eat at five restaurants.
26.3 Miles
100% 4 votes
Surf Shop 8417 E Oak Island Drive, Oak Island, NC 28465 MoreLess Info
A large surf shop that stocks a variety of apparel and equipment, Local Call Surf Shop offers plenty of space for visitors to browse. The store stocks surf boards, shoes, clothing, and paraphernalia.
26.6 Miles
100% 5 votes
Boat Tours Oak Island, NC 28465 MoreLess Info
Barrier Island Excursions is a tour company that offers stand-up paddle boarding tours, scenic boat tours, a sunset cruise, and combo tours. Activities that are supported by the tours include bird watching, wine tastings, and photography.
26.7 Miles
91% 162 votes
Lighthouses Bald Head Island, NC MoreLess Info
The light first shone from Bald Head lighthouse on December 23, 1794, making it the first lighthouse in North Carolina. It was used until 1935 when the lighthouse at Cape Fear was completed, and now visitors can climb the 112 stairs to the top.
26.8 Miles
70% 10 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Bald Head Island, NC MoreLess Info
Enjoy bird watching while taking in views of the marsh at Kent Mitchell Nature Trail. Quiet and somewhat secluded, it is a great place for a relaxing or romantic walk.
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