Shell Island Travel Guide

Wrightsville Beach

An aerial view of a coastal town with a long beachfront, clear blue waters, and a marina.
A crowded beach with people sunbathing, walking, and playing in the water.
A row of beach houses with a wooden fence in the foreground.
A beachside residential area with houses, a wooden fence, and a sandy beach.
A sandy beach with people walking and playing in the water.

Stay near popular Shell Island attractions

Wrightsville Beach

9.4/10 (1,992 reviews)
This picturesque barrier island offers consistent waves for surfers, a vibrant nightlife and a wide range of outdoor activities.
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Things to do

Wilmington: Wrightsville Beach Afternoon Sailboat Cruise

Intracoastal Waterway: Eco Tour

Rp2.143.080
per adult
Intracoastal Waterway: Eco Tour
Sunset Location on Banks Channel Perfect Photograph Shot

Wrightsville Beach Sunset Cruise

Rp892.950
per adult
Wrightsville Beach Sunset Cruise
Picture 4 for Activity Wilmington: Ghosts of the Port City Haunted Walking Tour

Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour

Rp428.616
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour

Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour

Rp355.394
per adult
Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour

Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour

Rp355.394
per adult
Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour
Masonboro Island Intracoastal Kayak Tour

Masonboro Island Intracoastal Kayak Tour

Rp1.196.596
per adult
Masonboro Island Intracoastal Kayak Tour
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Top hotels in Shell Island

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

3.5 out of 5
2700 N Lumina Avenue Wrightsville Beach NC
The price is Rp5.951.939 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
Rp5.951.939
Rp7.209.624 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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! (1,635 reviews)
"Resort was nice and staff very friendly. Housekeeping could have done a better job. Found a dead moth on the floor and the extra blanket looks like it was used. It was crumpled up in the closet."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG

2.5 out of 5
839 Medical Center Drive Wilmington NC
The price is Rp1.874.228 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
Rp1.874.228
Rp2.117.913 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,029 reviews)
"Wish things were communicated correctly"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
301 N Water St Wilmington NC
The price is Rp2.812.789 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
Rp2.812.789
Rp3.178.589 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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 ...
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

3 out of 5
5032 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is Rp2.123.883 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
Rp2.123.883
Rp2.399.988 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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 ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
Red Roof Inn Wilmington, NC

Red Roof Inn Wilmington, NC

2 out of 5
5107 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is Rp1.808.919 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
Rp1.808.919
Rp2.044.078 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
6.6/10 (1,000 reviews)
"Great staff"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Red Roof Inn Wilmington, NC
Tru by Hilton Wilmington

Tru by Hilton Wilmington

3 out of 5
5001-A Market St Wilmington NC
The price is Rp1.929.586 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp1.929.586
Rp2.180.432 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Wrightsville Beach and Live Oak Bank ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (584 reviews)
"Me encantó volvería a elegirlo otra vez"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Tru by Hilton Wilmington
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Where to stay in Shell Island

Find the best Shell Island areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A sunset over a beach with waves reflecting the sky's colors.
Photo by Jeff Sloop
Open Photo by Jeff Sloop

South End

If you're spending some time in South End, Wrightsville Beach and South End Surf Shop are top sights worth seeing.

An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, a pier, and a river.

South Harbor Island

When in South Harbor Island, you can plan a visit to Wrightsville Beach and Wrightsville SUP, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A coastal cityscape with a large body of water, green patches, and a sunset.

Parmele Isle

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Parmele Isle and surrounding area, you can visit Wrightsville Beach and Wrightsville SUP.

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