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

Rp2.155.920
per adult
Intracoastal Waterway: Eco Tour
Picture 4 for Activity Wilmington: Ghosts of the Port City Haunted Walking Tour

Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour

Rp431.184
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour

Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour

Rp357.523
per adult
Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour

Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour

Rp357.523
per adult
Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour
Island Hopper Cruise in Wrightsville Beach

Island Hopper Cruise in Wrightsville Beach

Rp898.300
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Island Hopper Cruise in Wrightsville Beach
Wilmington: Eagles Island Cruise--Eco-History Cruise

Wilmington: Eagles Island Cruise--Eco-History Cruise

Rp431.184
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wilmington: Eagles Island Cruise--Eco-History Cruise
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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 Rp2.342.124 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
Rp2.342.124
Rp3.132.273 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Comfort Inn University

Comfort Inn University

2.5 out of 5
151 S College Road Wilmington NC
The price is Rp1.530.002 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
Rp1.530.002
Rp1.728.902 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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. ...
Comfort Inn University
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

2.5 out of 5
5225 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is Rp1.237.239 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
Rp1.237.239
Rp1.398.081 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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 ...
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
The Sand Dunes

The Sand Dunes

2 out of 5
133 Fort Fisher Blvd S Kure Beach NC
The price is Rp1.555.606 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
Rp1.555.606
Rp1.812.303 total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Kure Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
The Sand Dunes
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 Rp1.702.022 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
Rp1.702.022
Rp1.923.285 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"I was very happy with my stay here. No complaints at all. My daughter and I went to a show at the Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, and this was the perfect place to stay."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

3.5 out of 5
1 Harper Avenue Carolina Beach NC
The price is Rp2.221.721 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
Rp2.221.721
Rp2.510.545 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
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Where to stay in Shell Island

Find the best Shell Island areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A beach with a wooden fence, tall grass, and waves crashing onto the shore.

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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