{"id":5264,"date":"2013-05-06T13:42:23","date_gmt":"2013-05-06T17:42:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=5264"},"modified":"2014-06-19T14:47:15","modified_gmt":"2014-06-19T18:47:15","slug":"the-full-beachfront-experience-with-a-small-town-feel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/the-full-beachfront-experience-with-a-small-town-feel\/","title":{"rendered":"The full beachfront experience with a small town feel"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wrightsville Beach<\/a>, poised just east of Wilmington, NC may be one of the best kept secrets on the east coast of the Atlantic. Running from the Masonboro Inlet on the south, to the Mason Inlet on the north, this thin sliver is perfectly situated with all the water that surrounds it. Waves, surf and open waters to the east contrast nicely with the placid waters in the Banks Channel and Wrightsville Sound to the west. \u00a0If you like water sports, this should be your destination.<\/p>\n

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Standup paddleboarders have discovered this place and it\u2019s one of their favorites. The standup paddleboard (SUP) championship series begins here in April and attracts hundreds upon hundreds of participants and spectators. Three different length events are geared towards beginners, intermediate and advanced paddlers.<\/p>\n

During the remaining part of the summer, other events continue the excitement and vibe of the community. The Cape Fear Blue Marlin Tournament and the Wahine Surfing Classic are held here each year.<\/p>\n

If fishing is your interest, you\u2019ve got multiple opportunities here as well. Rent a small boat and fish the channels and sound or walk a couple blocks east and you\u2019ve got the whole ocean. The Johnnie Mercer\u2019s Fishing Pier is very popular with locals and visitors alike. North Carolina\u2019s only concrete fishing pier extends almost a quarter mile out into the Atlantic. A small admission charge will give you all day access and there\u2019s a concession stand available. Watch the dolphins swimming by, fish for all that the ocean offers or just people watch.<\/p>\n

\"Wrightsville<\/a>Ready for a good walk?<\/b> Want to read someone else\u2019s love letters to perfect strangers?\u00a0 Thought so.\u00a0 Head north to where the beach ends at the Mason Inlet. Turn around and look southwest to the edge of the dunes. You\u2019ll see a rural mailbox on a post amongst the sea oats. Open the box, take out the notebook, have a seat on the bench provided and enjoy reading previous visitors private thoughts recorded therein. When you\u2019re done reading, grab a pen from in the mailbox and pen a letter of your own for the next visitor. Reinsert notebook, close mailbox and walk south again.<\/p>\n

\"Wrightsville<\/a>Pushing a stroller or riding a bike?<\/b>\u00a0 There\u2019s a 2.5 mile, multipurpose path that crosses the Intercoastal Waterway and circles back around a cute, compact, city park.<\/p>\n

Wrightsville Beach<\/a> isn\u2019t your normal, overly- commercialized, beachfront\u00a0town. There\u2019s a great percentage of year-round residents living here. However, if you want the action of laser tag, bumper car racing, miniature golf and the shopping malls; it\u2019s just a short drive over the bridge.\u00a0 Award-winning shopping areas and a beautiful nature preserve \u2013 Airlie Gardens<\/a> are just minutes from the beach.<\/p>\n

Ready to eat?<\/b>\u00a0 Try Dockside Restaurant<\/a>. Sit upstairs and you’ll get a great view of the boats coming and going in the marina. Terrific specialty drinks – you’ll want more than one, guaranteed. Food was fantastic. Not a place for fast service, but you’ll be enjoying your drink and the view so relax.\u00a0 1308 Airlie Rd.,\u00a0Wilmington,\u00a0NC\u00a028403-3727\u00a0 Phone 910-256-2752<\/address>\n
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Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill<\/a><\/i> is a combination bar\/coffee house\/restaurant. Great vibe as soon as you walk in. Place was jumping with locals even in off-season. Terrific selection of menu choices and food was served hot and quick. Staff was super friendly and helpful.\u00a0 4 N Lumina Ave\u00a0\u00a0Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480\u00a0\u00a0 Phone (910) 256-8585<\/i><\/address>\n
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Looking for a place to stay?<\/b>\u00a0 Click on the following links to check out separate reviews on:<\/p>\n

Blockade Runner<\/a><\/em> \u2013 a place for water sports enthusiasts with unparalleled surf and sound water access.<\/p>\n

Summer Sands Suites<\/a><\/em> \u2013 just like being at home while you\u2019re at the beach.<\/p>\n

Holiday Inn Resort<\/a> <\/em>\u2013 Wrightsville Beach \u2013 the perfect convention destination or family getaway.<\/p>\n

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