Come and play at Wrightsville Beach…..
As most locals know, Wrightsville Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches on east coast. It is a small
island located east of Wilmington in New Hanover County, 4 miles of emerald/blue beach that will take
your breath away. Whether you are fishing off the Johnny Mercers Pier, waiting your turn in the “line up”
to catch the perfect wave, or sitting on the Oceanic Pier sipping on frozen drink you are only taking in a
few benefits this island has to offer. There are so many little quaint attractions and restaurants to frequent
but this small island often gets forgotten to people who live in the town of Wilmington, and to people who
are looking for a great place to vacation or relocate. Here are some things to do when at Wrightsville
Beach:
Johnny Mercers Pier-This pier is located in the middle of the island, it was once a small wooden fishing
pier but was re-built and opened in 2000 to a massive concrete pier with a café and arcade. People enjoy
taking a stroll down the pier to watch the fisherman or witness the local surfers catching a few waves.
There is also ample day parking here with a beach access that has bathroom faculties and a place to wash
off the sand and salt.
The “Loop”-The loop is a sidewalk that circles all the way around the island, people enjoy walking their
dogs and jogging or power walking. There is a small park located at the start, along with
a museum displaying the islands history.
LagerHeads-If you are the area, Lagerheads is a local biker bar you will want to check out. It is located in
the heart of Wrightsville Beach where all the nightlife takes place.
Dockside-This restaurant has the most beautiful views of the ICWW along with succulent seafood, and
southern fare. You can pull right up on your boat and dock as you walk right in to a great meal.
Hotels-The island has several great places to stay while you are visiting, VRBO has great deals on
oceanfront as well as sound side condos. There is also the Holiday Inn Sunspree, Shell Island Resort and
The Surfmaster located right next to the Oceanic Restaurant.
Local shopping-Wrightsville Beach offers a variety of shops, to name a few not to miss~ Hallelu,
Sweetwater Surf Shop, and Redix.
For more info on Wrightsville Beach check out http://www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com/ and
http://www.wrightsvillebeachmagazine.com/.
Written By: BlueCoast REALTOR Carly Gravely