Wrightsville Beach is a laid-back beach town nestled between salt marshes and barrier islands, with exclusive golf, shops, and dining just a five-minute ride away.
Walkable & Bikeable: The compact nature of the Wrightsville Beach area, along with miles of sidewalks and the addition of bike lanes, make this the most pedestrian and bike-friendly part of the community.
For Outdoor Lovers: Wrightsville Beach is the perfect location for people seeking active lifestyles. There are endless watersports and outdoor activities you can enjoy year round. Experience miles of spacious beach and marsh, surfing, paddleboarding, boating, and the list goes on and on.
Holiday Flotilla
Each year dozens of boats decorated in holiday lights take to the waterways of Wrightsville Beach the weekend after Thanksgiving. Drawing nearly 50,000 people each year, the flotilla is an event you must see.
Oceanic
The only restaurant on Wrightsville Beach that overlooks the ocean, the Oceanic offers breathtaking views, fine seafood dishes, and a large outdoor bar with extended seating area on the Crystal Pier.
Wrightsville Stand Up Paddleboarding
Check out one of the fastest growing sports today as you enjoy the scenery of Wrightsville Beach's waterways and channels.
2,727 people live in Wrightsville Beach, where the median age is 55.6 and the average individual income is $96,120. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Wrightsville Beach, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Access 16 Beach Shoppe, Nauti Times Boat Rentals, and WB Surf Camp.
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| Shopping | 0.61 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.97 miles | 13 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.02 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.31 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.45 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.51 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.41 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.79 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.85 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.08 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.81 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.97 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Wrightsville Beach has 1,292 households, with an average household size of 2.07. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Wrightsville Beach do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 2,727 people call Wrightsville Beach home. The population density is 699.45 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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