If you are considering relocating to Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach or Kure Beach North Carolina one of the key considerations is the mild weather and year-round sunshine. It is one of the best places ever to thaw out from a long cold winter.
With this mild sub-tropical climate, lush foliage and beautiful flowering plants can be appreciated for nearly 265 days of the year and are celebrated during the Azalea Festival annually. There are several opportunities to visit gardens throughout summer months that include the Wilmington Arboretum, the Backyard Organic tour at the Aquaponics Garden in Wilmington, Greenfield Lake botanical gardens, Airlie Gardens and the infamous private garden tour hosted during the Azalea Festival.
With the extended growing season and mild climates, outdoor farmers markets and fruit stands provide a great place to buy local homegrown, fresh vegetables, plants and trees. The Riverfront Farmers Market, Poplar Grove Farmers Market and the Downtown Farmers Market are just a few to visit and enjoy. Be sure to support your local farmers!
If you are a water lover it is easy to enjoy the warm water from Memorial Day until Thanksgiving! It’s a surfer and kite surfer’s paradise! The constant ocean breeze and wind factor allows for high-flying kite surfing and is fun to watch from the South end of Wrightsville Beach. Families can appreciate the many swim and yacht clubs that provide easy beach access and a cool dip in the swimming pool on the way home from a long day at the beach.
The mild weather is also a great reason to meet with friends and neighbors to enjoy an outdoor venue along the Cape Fear River in downtown Wilmington or on a pier along one of the area beaches. In fact, between the seafood and Eastern North Carolina BBQ, that alone is reason enough to find a fantastic restaurant with outdoor seating any time of year. One of my favorite’s so far was Mixto, downtown, where I enjoyed their super affordable Sunday brunch. The shrimp and grits special was delicious and was served with the best Bloody Mary ever. When the server came to the table with a shot of beer to accompany the Bloody, I knew right away that I'd go back to enjoy their menu and outdoor patio dining in the fresh Wilmington air.