On a quiet farm in Burgaw, sun and time turn seawater from Wrightsville Beach into bright, briny seasoning.
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The Living Edge
From the expanses of needlerush at Cedar Island to the lush spartina feathering the shores of Bodie and Roanoke islands, our salt marshes are the threshold to a watery world — the heartbeat of our coastal ecosystem.
Set Sail on a New Adventure in Wrightsville Beach
Soundside Adventures adds brunch and cocktail cruises and personalized charter trips along the Intracoastal Waterway.
Beach Bunnies
At a Wrightsville Beach resort, a most unexpected resident frolics through sandy dunes and secret gardens.
Secret Beach Season
In the hush of the off-season, delight in some of our coast’s quieter highlights.
72 Hours in Wilmington
Fall brings refreshing coastal breezes and a lingering warmth — and a quieter, beautiful season at the beach. From Thursday dinner to Sunday lunch, here are some of our top ways to spend a long weekend in Wilmington and its Island Beaches.
A Water-Rich Getaway on Wrightsville Beach
Oceanfront? Check. Sound access? Check! Between the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway, one historic property offers the experience of a beach-lover’s dream.
Bathing Beauties
Motivated by her love of history and early childhood memories of Wrightsville Beach, a former Wilmington teacher became a vintage swimsuit collector.
Beach Trip Trivia
From kite-flying to shelling to surfing, how much do you know about the ways to play on the North Carolina coast?
