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Wrightsville Beach North Carolina
The island works for a beach day, paddle, boat outing or early-morning walk. Johnnie Mercers Pier reaches into the Atlantic, while Banks Channel on the western side offers calmer water and sunset views.
The Story of Wrightsville Beach North Carolina
Wrightsville Beach is a barrier-island town east of Wilmington, North Carolina, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. Its wide beach, clear water, boating channels and walkable central loop have made it a coastal recreation destination for generations.
Wrightsville Beach North Carolina in Context
Wrightsville Beach is a barrier-island town east of Wilmington, North Carolina, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. Its wide beach, clear water, boating channels and walkable central loop have made it a coastal recreation destination for generations.
What Makes It Special
The island works for a beach day, paddle, boat outing or early-morning walk. Johnnie Mercers Pier reaches into the Atlantic, while Banks Channel on the western side offers calmer water and sunset views.
Interesting Facts
An electric trolley once connected Wilmington with Wrightsville Beach. Johnnie Mercers Pier is a reinforced-concrete fishing pier extending more than 1,000 feet into the ocean.
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The Story of Wrightsville Beach North Carolina
Wrightsville Beach is a barrier-island town east of Wilmington, North Carolina, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. Its wide beach, clear water, boating channels and walkable central loop have made it a coastal recreation destination for generations.
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