South Harbor Island Travel Guide
Wrightsville Beach
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Wrightsville Beach
This picturesque barrier island offers consistent waves for surfers, a vibrant nightlife and a wide range of outdoor activities.
Johnnie Mercer's Pier
After visiting Johnnie Mercer's Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wrightsville Beach. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Wrightsville SUP
You can take time to visit Wrightsville SUP during your travels to Wrightsville Beach. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area.
Things to do
Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Rp345.185
per adult
Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour
Rp345.185
per adult
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
Rp416.304
per adult
Top hotels in South Harbor Island
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
2700 N Lumina Avenue Wrightsville Beach NC
The price is Rp4.231.734 per night from 25 May to 26 May
Rp4.231.734
Rp5.255.495 total
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,573 reviews)
"The beach and the view from our balcony were spectacular, our room layout in general worked well for the three of us, the staff were all pleasant to work with and the late check-out by an hour was much appreciated. We did have to ask for more supplies like towels and toilet paper, and we were pretty ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
301 N Water St Wilmington NC
The price is Rp2.565.925 per night from 14 Jun to 15 Jun
Rp2.565.925
Rp2.899.495 total
14 Jun - 15 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,538 reviews)
"I reserved the historic city view option , and what I actually got was a view of the roof, the a/c units and maybe the view of the roof of ONE of the historic buildings. The staff was amazing, however for the price that we paid we should have gotten a discount since we didn’t get the view that we ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Spark by Hilton Wilmington
4721 Market St Wilmington NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.655.511 per night from 7 Jun to 8 Jun
Rp1.655.511
Rp1.870.639 total
7 Jun - 8 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (91 reviews)
"The breakfast was ok, cereal or bagels, oranges. The yogurt machine was broke, assorted drinks. The room was bare bones , no decor or microwave but very clean and a nice big tv. The staff were polite and professional ."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Comfort Inn University
151 S College Road Wilmington NC
The price is Rp1.757.675 per night from 26 May to 27 May
Rp1.757.675
Rp1.986.259 total
26 May - 27 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,392 reviews)
"Loves Sandi!!"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
5032 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is Rp2.313.466 per night from 25 May to 26 May
Rp2.313.466
Rp2.614.291 total
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (350 reviews)
"The room did not have a working phone. ? Of why there was a shower cap over the smoke detector. Maintenance did respond to the issues after the 2 nd time we asked! Took the cap off the smoke detector but phone was not fixed. Housekeeping did not make the beds between days. No trash done in our room. ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Pirates Cove
701 North Lake Park Blvd Carolina Beach NC
The price is Rp1.730.584 per night from 26 May to 27 May
Rp1.730.584
Rp1.955.451 total
26 May - 27 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach ...
7.8/10 Good! (531 reviews)
"Nicole was very helpful when fixing our keys when they wouldn’t work! Any time she would see us out and about she would ask if we needed anything! Very polite and courteous! Would stay here again! It was an awesome to have a place for our service animal to go and hang out! (as well as others who ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around South Harbor Island
Parmele Isle
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Parmele Isle and surrounding area, you can visit Wrightsville SUP and Wrightsville Beach.
South End
If you're spending some time in South End, Wrightsville Beach and South End Surf Shop are top sights worth seeing.
Shell Island
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Shell Island and surrounding area, you can visit Wrightsville SUP and Wrightsville Beach.
