ON THE WATER OR IN THE WOODS A SPECIAL SPOT IN THE CAPE FEAR

OUR OLDEST FRIENDS...THE LIVE OAKS
OUR OLDEST FRIENDS...THE LIVE OAKS
Wrightsville Sound sits between Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach. The "Sound" is comprised of Bradley Creek and the ICW extending into Banks Channel. The land along the sound borders the ICW (Intracoastal Waterway) on the east, Eastwood Road on the north, Military Cutoff on the west and Bradley Creek on the south.
Wrightsville Sound is the jumping off location to Wrightsville Beach. The early residents were fishermen and workers on the Pembbroke Jones Estate. Fish camps lined the shore of Wrightsville Sound back in the day. Train service ran from Wilmington to Wrightsville Beach cutting through the Sound. The train brought day trippers to Wrigh
Wrightsville Sound is the jumping off location to Wrightsville Beach. The early residents were fishermen and workers on the Pembbroke Jones Estate. Fish camps lined the shore of Wrightsville Sound back in the day. Train service ran from Wilmington to Wrightsville Beach cutting through the Sound. The train brought day trippers to Wrightsville Beach. Before the ICW Wrighstville Sounds shore was a marshy wonderland.
The obvious is, we are minutes to the beach. This brings so much in the way of entertainment, dining on the water or under the oaks and beauty. Some of the most beautiful spots in the Cape Fear are on the Sound. Our neighborhoods are small and quiet, our dining superb, our shopping local, our landscape a feast for the eyes, our little bubble.
Airlie Gardens, a world class gem. Coastal forest with acres of lush indigenous flowering trees and shrubs. Sweeping gardens of seasonal flowers are stunning in the Coastal light. Bordering on Bradley Creek, the marshes and lakes host countless water fowl and other animals. Airlie Gardens is the crown jewel of Wrightsville Sound.
Lumina Station, one of the must popular dining and shopping locations in Wilmington. Four highly rated dining choices enhance the many local shops offering clothing, home goods and gifts.
The most unique outdoor dining off the water in Wilmington.
Wrightsville Sounds waterfront offers 3 outstanding drinking and dining experiences. Numerous marinas offer docking services and fuel. Motor down the ICW, tie up and enjoy a perfect break on the waterfront decks or in the dining room. This area is buzzing with activity, a joy to visit.