South Harbor Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. Sunset on the south end.
Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. Sunset on the south end.

Popular places to visit

Wrightsville Beach showing a sandy beach as well as a small group of people

Wrightsville Beach

This picturesque barrier island offers consistent waves for surfers, a vibrant nightlife and a wide range of outdoor activities.

Wrightsville Beach
This pier makes for great sunrise photos. $2 to walk out onto it but totally worth it. Lots of avid fishermen to entertain you AND they sell beer and other beverages to carry out there with you. The Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach is a great area to visit with numerous excellent breweries and many great restaurants.

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.

Johnnie Mercer's Pier

Wrightsville SUP

You can take time to visit Wrightsville SUP during your travels to Wrightsville Beach. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area.

Wrightsville SUP

Activities

Picture 2 for Activity Wilmington History and Architecture Tour

Wilmington History and Architecture Tour

NZ$43
per adult
Wilmington History and Architecture Tour
Picture 4 for Activity Wilmington: Ghosts of the Port City Haunted Walking Tour

Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour

NZ$56
per adult
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour

Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour

NZ$35
per adult
Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour
E-Bike Adventure to Wilmington's Historic sites & Breweries

THE Wilmington History, Haunts & Breweries E-Bike Tour (4 hr)

NZ$165
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
THE Wilmington History, Haunts & Breweries E-Bike Tour (4 hr)
5 Hour Wilmington River to Sea E-Bike Adventure Tour

5-Hour Wilmington River to Sea E-Bike Self-Guided Adventure Tour

NZ$146
per adult
5-Hour Wilmington River to Sea E-Bike Self-Guided Adventure Tour
Two- Hour Group Surfing Lesson in Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral

Two- Hour Group Surfing Lesson in Cocoa Wrightsville Beach, NC

NZ$191
per adult
Two- Hour Group Surfing Lesson in Cocoa Wrightsville Beach, NC
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Our pick of the best South Harbor Island Hotel Deals

Sleep Inn

Sleep Inn

2.5 out of 5
5225 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is NZ$132 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$132
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,060 reviews)
Pluses -- clean room, friendly front desk and cleaning person, etc Minuses -- no TV channel sheet/guide in the rooms. In this day and age, with 100 or more channels on hotel TVs, trying to use the channel guide on a TV screen is tedious, slow, and often wrong. Each hotel needs a sheet of the channels ...

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Sleep Inn
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
301 N Water St Wilmington NC
The price is NZ$247 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
NZ$247
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,446 reviews)
Perfect stay

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

3 out of 5
5032 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is NZ$153 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
NZ$153
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (183 reviews)
Clean room, nice hotel, great staff

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

3.5 out of 5
2700 N Lumina Avenue Wrightsville Beach NC
Stay at this beach resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,562 reviews)
Beautiful view. Great getaway

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

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Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

3 out of 5
1706 N Lumina Ave Wrightsville Beach NC
The price is NZ$263 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
NZ$263
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Room was spotless and beds were super comfortable. Everything about our stay was excellent.

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

3.5 out of 5
9 Estell Lee Place Wilmington NC
The price is NZ$231 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
NZ$231
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Staff was exceptional!

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
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Other neighbourhoods around South Harbor Island

Aerial view over Wrightsville Beach in Wilmington North Carolina

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.

Parmele Isle
Sunset at the south end of 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.

South End
Wrightsville Beach which includes general coastal views and a beach as well as a large group of people

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.

Shell Island

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