Is Wrightsville Beach public access?

The Town has 44 designated public access points. Each access has a designated number. View the beach map showing all access points.



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Always free and open to the public, the Wrightsville Beach Park is a prime example of how this town remains inviting and always entertaining to locals and new visitors alike.

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The first two hours of parking are free with a valid parking receipt being displayed on the dash. Unless a valid 2 hour free parking receipt is displayed, paid parking at $5.00 per hour will be enforced.

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Because Wrightsville Beach is smaller and closer to central Wilmington, it's packed. At Carolina Beach, you can enjoy a simpler, more secluded beach environment, especially during the off-season. It offers more kid-friendly activities.

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Driving on the beach is not allowed within the Town of Wrightsville Beach. Visitors with a 4WD vehicle who want to drive on the beach can head south to Freeman Park in Carolina Beach, which is roughly a 35-40 minute drive away.

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Alcohol consumption, as well as open containers of alcohol, are not allowed on any beaches within the town of Wrightsville Beach.

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Ocracoke Beach Many North Carolinians know about the history of piracy in their state, but far fewer visit this former pirate hideout, now one of North Carolina's least-crowded beach gems.

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Wrightsville Beach Here, the water is more clear and blue since it is located further north of the Mouth of the Cape Fear River. The waves are better for surfing, bodyboarding, and other surf sports. The restaurants and bars are upscale, and the surrounding neighborhoods are wealthier, with fewer beach rentals.

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It is known for being one of the best beaches in North Carolina, having warm climate year round, and wide range of recreational activities. It's only a two-hour drive from Raleigh, North Carolina's capital city, making it one of the most popular day trip destinations state-wide.

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The first two hours of parking are free with a valid parking receipt being displayed on the dash. Unless a valid 2 hour free parking receipt is displayed, paid parking at $5.00 per hour will be enforced.

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Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina's cost of living is 45% higher than the national average. The cost of living in any area can vary based on factors such as your career, its average salary and the real estate market of that area.

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The boardwalk is stationed close to the beach, which makes it easy to hop off the wooden planks and wiggle some toes in the sand, or to take a break from the ocean to indulge in some salty beach grub, like hamburgers, hot dogs, and ice cream cones.

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Parking rates are $5.00 per hour or $25 per day. No refunds or credit for unused time will be given for inclement weather. Please check local weather before making your purchase.

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Wrightsville Beach is known for its year-round welcoming social community and vibrant nightlife scene.

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A visit to Wrightsville Beach, whether for a day or for a vacation, is bound to be a pleasant experience that will be repeated time after time. The island is wonderfully walkable, and you can find everything you need for a comfortable and memorable vacation almost any time of the year.

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With clear waters, a spacious beach, wellness activities such as spas and sailing cruises, and water sports – including surfing, paddleboarding and sailing – it's easy to see why Wrightsville Beach remains a favorite vacation spot, especially for families.

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Wrightsville Beach was established because of the beauty and lure of the ocean and its marshes as a place to fish, sail, swim, surf and recreate on the water.

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A clean, breathtaking stretch of white sand along the beach with its crystal blue water and the Intracoastal Waterway just begs for watersports activities, swimming, sunbathing, beachcombing, fishing, and surfing.

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Insiders know the island is extremely crowded during peak summer weekends and are inclined to leave those times for visitors. On in-season weekends, visitors are wise to arrive before 9:30 AM and bring plenty of quarters for the parking meters.

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Emerald Isle is the perfect destination for those who enjoy spending their time both above and under the water. Set amongst North Carolina's exquisite Crystal Coast, Emerald Isle contains some of the state's clearest waters and whitest sand making for some seriously stunning sunsets.

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Also the beach does not close, you can walk or sit all night if you want.

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For those heading out to Wrightsville Beach be sure to keep your drinking of alcohol restricted to to restaurants and bars. According to the Wrightsville Beach Police Department a violation of the regulation will result in a $100 citation, if you are caught with glass on the beach it is an additional fine.

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