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

Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour

Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
Top hotels in South Harbor Island

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Booked this facility for a spring weekend. The room did not have functioning AC. The bed was old terrible and floor was dirty. We were moved the second day to an other room but only compensated for a miserable sleepless night, with a coupon for a lunch in their 3 star restaurant, which was out of ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Ac system was a little outdated and had to fidget around with it to get the temperature to change the phone in the room didn't work
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Spark by Hilton Wilmington
Check in was easy and quick. Room was nice and modern, with hardwood floors, definitely a big improvement over grungy carpet. Bed was very comf, and bathroom was immaculate. Breakfast was good, nothing special but definitely substantial enough to start off your day. All around good experience, would ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Comfort Inn University
Great hot brkfast every morning!!
Reviewed on 16 May 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
Awesome stay!
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Pirates Cove
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.



