- The list below includes 31 free or cheap things to do in or near Surf City, North Carolina, including 48 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Islands, Parks and Piers & Boardwalks.
- From Soundside Park to Surf City Pier, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Surf City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Wrightsville Beach, Jacksonville, Wilmington and Topsail Beach.
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Snead's Ferry's Tiki Bar/ VooDoo Lounge is a hookah bar and music club. It hosts dancing, parties, live music, and special events, and serves a full array of drinks from the bar.
18.4 Miles
Managed by the USDA Forest Service, the Island Creek Trail is a lovely half-mile hiking trail. It is fairly flat and suitable for novice hikers, and affords breathtaking views of native and transplanted vegetation. The trail is free to use.
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At Sea Gull Recreation Center, visitors can practice their golf swing in the covered stalls of the driving range. The center also has an 18 hole miniature golf course and batting cages.
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23 E Salisbury Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
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Johnnie Mercer's Pier is a 1200 foot concrete fishing pier. There is a beach shop, shower and restroom facilities, and a small bar and grill nearby. The pier is suitable for fishing and walking (although there is a small fee.)
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North Carolina's Wrightsville Beach is a perennially popular vacation destination. This tranquil waterfront town includes swimming beaches, charming boutiques and restaurants serving fresh seafood and other delicacies. Fishing, boat tours and hiking are also popular in this area.
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303 W. Salisbury Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
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A free and fascinating attraction, the Wrightsville Beach Museum of History is located in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. Its evolving exhibits include photographs, motor vehicles and an extensive series of displays about the impact of hurricanes on the area.
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Wrightsville SUP has stand up paddleboard instruction for beginners to advance in salt marshes and along Wrightsville Beach. The company also offers yoga classes on stand up paddleboards, and fitness classes on paddleboards.
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P.O. Box 1583, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
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Specializing in both offshore and nearshore fishing, Offshore Account Offshore Fishing Charter offers visitors half day to full day fishing trips for up to six people. Depending on the location, visitors can catch shark, snapper, wahoo, and more.
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Mayfaire Cinemas is a 16 screen movie theater with digital projection that airs first run films. The theater features stadium seating and an IMAX auditorium and also hosts birthday parties and special events.
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Suitable for birthday parties and other group gatherings, Southwest Paintball is equipped with many fields for play. A full-service paintball center, there is also an equipment and supply store on site.