South End
Wrightsville Beach
Popular places to visit
Wrightsville Beach
This picturesque barrier island offers consistent waves for surfers, a vibrant nightlife and a wide range of outdoor activities.
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.
South End Surf Shop
Enjoy an outing to South End Surf Shop during your stay in Wrightsville Beach. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
5-Hour Wilmington River to Sea E-Bike Self-Guided Adventure Tour
Two- Hour Group Surfing Lesson in Cocoa Wrightsville Beach, NC
3.25-Hour Wilmington E-Bike Airlie Gardens Self-Guided Tour
Top hotels in South End
Surf Suites
We had a 3rd floor room. The room was fairly up to date with a separate bedroom and a small kitchen in the living area. The building is right on the ocean and our 3rd floor view was beautiful!
Reviewed on 3 Feb, 2026
Sandpeddler Inn & Suites
Generous sized room, super comfy, smelled great and great porch with chairs.
Reviewed on 11 Nov, 2025
Sleep Inn
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
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Great stay.
Reviewed on 3 Feb, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
The rooms are clean and beautiful, as always with Hilton, and the gym is clean as well and has the tools needed for a complete workout. I loved everything about the stay. At check in, however, the gentleman was a bit dry and didn’t greet me or provide directions to the elevator or offer much guidance. ...
Reviewed on 6 Feb, 2026
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Beautiful view. Great getaway
Reviewed on 21 Jan, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South End
South Harbor Island
When in South Harbor Island, you can plan a visit to Wrightsville SUP and Wrightsville Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
