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prev | next WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC It’s the Wright Time to catch up at North Carolina's most accessible beach. Fall. It’s the new summer. When you visit Wrightsville this time of year, you get to experience a whole different side of life by the sea. The crowds are gone, the water is still warm and there is a variety of things to see and do. So gather up your friends and family and extend your summer fun at Wrightsville Beach. Relax on the beach, take a bird-watching tour aboard the Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours and Water Taxi or visit the new Butterfly House at nearby Airlie Gardens. Take in a sunrise yoga session at Blockade Runner Resort or pick up breakfast at the Wrightsville Beach Farmer’s Market. Get together for sun tanning, plan a group surfing lesson at Wrightsville Beach Surf Camp, go scuba diving with Aquatic Safaris or enjoy an outdoor concert. The next few weeks offer all kinds of opportunities for fall fun in Wrightsville and nearby historic Wilmington. Get a massage at a day spa or go shopping for one-of-a-kind gifts at beachside shops or just over the bridge at quaint shopping villages like Lumina Station, The Forum or Mayfaire Town Center. Browse for beach gear, custom jewelry, high fashion, antiques and everything in between. Whether you spend the day working up a sweat or working on your tan, you’re bound to work up an appetite. Fortunately, there are lots of great restaurants nearby. Head to the eateries along the Intracoastal for fresh seafood and a great view of the sunset at Bluewater American Grill. Try the best chicken salad at Robert’s Grocery, feast on some fried pickles at South Beach Grill or dig in to a pound and a half of king crab legs at the Oceanic Restaurant. We have a variety of resort hotels like the Blockade Runner Resort, Holiday Inn and Shell Island, comfortable motels and vacation beach rentals just steps from the water’s edge with beach access parking included that will put you in the center of the action. You’ll find all sorts of pre-bundled goodies to make the trip to the beach extra special - whether you are a shopper, beachcomber or sun worshipper. Our escape-worthy special offers are sure to get you packing. Fall is the Wright time to play. Visit www.VisitWrightsville.com/redbook or call 800-650-8921 to extend your summer fun. More Information Website: www.WrightsvilleBeach.travel Toll Free: (800) 650-8921