Wrightsville Beach NC
Wrightsville Beach NC
- Wrightsville Beach Real Estate For Sale
- Homes under $250,000
- $250,000 to $450,000
- $450,000 to $800,000
- Homes Over $800,000
- Lots and Land
National Geographic Named Wrightsville Beach One of the Best Surf Towns in the World!
Wrightsville Beach, NC, is located east of Wilmington, sandwiched between the Atlantic Coast and the Intracoastal Waterway. For many years it remained relatively quiet until a turnpike crossing the waterway connecting the barrier island to the mainland was completed in 1887. Wilmington Seacoast Railroad Company built a rail to Wrightsville Beach in 1889 and a bridge for automobiles was finished in 1935. Now, Wrightsville Beach is a resort town. Houses lining the island are a combination of private year-round homes, seasonal homes, and vacation rentals.
Wrightsville Beach is a very active town. Visitors and residents can surf, boat, swim, fish, play golf or tennis, and enjoy nights out with friends at a collection of bars and restaurants. Events are held throughout the year, including the Surf-Sun-Sand Volleyball & Bocce Ball Tournament, Annual YMCA Triathlon, Beach2Battleship Triathlon, Cape Fear Kite Festival, and Festival in the Park with the NC Lighted Holiday Flotilla.
Note: If you visit Wrightsville Beach and see Sea Turtles, please do not disturb them as it can interrupt their nesting habits. The Wrightsville Beach Sea Turtle Project monitors and assists the sea turtles throughout their hatching season.
Wrightsville Beach is a popular destination for students attending University of North Carolina-Wilmington and Cape Fear Community College. Many students choose these schools, not only because they are fine centers of higher education, but due to their closeness to the ocean. Young people enjoy learning to surf, mingling at events hosted by the schools, and sunbathing while studying. The best time to visit the beach is early morning and after storms, when tide pools are still on the beach. These pools are the best places to find beach "treasures"
The Wrightsville Beach area and Wilmington blend together so both share employment statistics. Below are the Top 25 Area Employers (statistics provided by the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce):
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Company (Product/Service) - Employee Count 1. New Hanover Regional Medical Center/Cape Fear Hospital (Hospitals) - 4,738
2. New Hanover County Schools (Education) - 3,666 4. GE Wilmington (GE Hitachi and GE Aviation) - 2,100 5. University of NC Wilmington (Higher Education) - 1,898
6. Brunswick County Schools (Education) - 1,723 8. New Hanover County (County Government) - 1,480
9. Verizon Wireless (Communications) - 1,346
11. Corning, Inc. (Optical Fiber) - 1,000 |
Most of Wrightsville Beach's homes are in the luxury home price range, but they are well worth the value and a dream come true for beach bums everywhere. Check out the pictures below and see a few reasons why people love living at Wrightsville Beach.
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Wrightsville Beach pier at sunrise. |
Wrightsville Beach sky at sunrise. |
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Wrightsville Beach water at sunrise. |
Wrightsville Beach sunrise. |
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Wrightsville Beach dawn. |
Wrightsville Beach morning sun. |
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Crab at sunrise. |
Morning surf. |
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Tide pool with critter debris. |
Wrightsville Beach and Atlantic Ocean. |
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Atlantic Ocean at Wrightsville Beach. |
Wrightsville Beach expanse. |
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Little crab. |
Sandpiper looking for a meal. |
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Running Osprey. |
Seagull with sea shells. |
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Cactus growing on the dunes. |
Wrightsville Beach Dunes. |
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Wrightsville Beach Aerial Photo |
Crane on Wrightsville Beach |
