Known as the most accessible beach in the state of North Carolina, Wrightsville Beach always has something happening throughout the year, whether it’s community or group gatherings, outdoor wellness activities, or a variety of watersports. Noted for its spacious sandy beach, crystal blue waters, signature children’s programs like surf camps and pirate-led treasure hunts, and standup paddle boarding and surfing competitions, Wrightsville Beach has been voted as the best beach in North Carolina many times. Wrightsville Beach has also been called one of the world’s top surfing towns by National Geographic. Johnnie Mercer’s Pier also offers opportunities for fishing.

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