Why is it called Wrightsville Beach?

History of Wrightsville Beach It was known as The Banks until 1899 when it was renamed Wrightsville Beach after the Wright family of Wilmington. Access to the beach was once connected by a trolley, and today a drawbridge allows locals and tourists to reach the beautiful island.



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The town bears the name of Joshua G. Wright of Wilmington (1842-1890), who developed a local realtor company. A post office called Wrightsville was subsequently established in 1881.

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The town was incorporated in 1899 as Wrightsville Beach, in honor of the Wright family of Wilmington and the community of Wrightsville on the mainland side of Harbor Island.

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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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Netflix's hit show Outer Banks is based off of beaches and coastal towns in the Carolinas. According to writer Jonas Pate who was born and raised in NC, he took inspiration from his summers in places like Wrightsville Beach and Charleston.

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The Most Expensive Beaches in North Carolina to Buy a Second Home
  1. Wrightsville Beach. This beach has a lively atmosphere with white sandy beaches, tide pools, and seashells. ...
  2. Bald Head Island. This island can only be accessed by private boat or ferry. ...
  3. Corolla. ...
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  5. Emerald Isle.


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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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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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Wrightsville Beach is situated on a barrier island only 4-miles long and a couple of strides wide. It's a walkable beach town and is considered North Carolina's most accessible beach. On one side you have the Atlantic Ocean which offers you a wild, rugged experience to hit the waves.

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For the latest quarter assessed by the U.S. EPA (January 2021 - March 2021), tap water provided by this water utility was in compliance with federal health-based drinking water standards.

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Humpback whales have been confirmed in the waters near Topsail Beach, and right whales have been seen swimming past Wrightsville Beach. Both right and humpback whales are endangered, making it illegal to be within 500 yards – or 1,500 feet – of either.

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

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

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Here is a quick look at some things to remember while enjoying Wrightsville Beach: Alcohol: Public consumption of alcohol, as well as carrying an open container of alcohol, is prohibited year-round. Bicycles: Bicycling can be a great way to get around the town of Wrightsville Beach.

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Located smack in the middle of the coastal Island of Bogue Banks, Indian Beach bills itself as “The Hidden Gem of the Crystal Coast.” With a local population below 300 residents as of 2020, the town of Indian Beach is a remote slice of sea and sand—at times more like a private beach than a public one!

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Malibu, California Malibu is the most expensive beach in the United States. Do you want a home in a small coastal town near one of the United States' biggest cities?

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