Top 10 Romantic Things to Do in Wrightsville Beach on a Romantic Weekend Getaway

-- Contributed by Wilmington and Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau

10. Bike or jog The Loop, a 2.45-mile circular trail around the island, for an enjoyable couples morning workout. It’s the perfect spot to catch the sunrise!
9. Learn a new watersport with your sweetie. Try your hand at paddle boarding, surfing, stand up paddleboarding or windsurfing. Wrightsville Beach is a great spot for outdoor sports year-round
8. If you’re a history buff, learn about the fascinating 100-year history of Wrightsville Beach by visiting the Wrightsville Beach Museum of History
7. Explore the shopping scene in Wrightsville: Wrightsville Beach boasts pedestrian-friendly shopping villages, chic local boutiques, specialty shops and even brand-name stores with clothing, beach souvenirs and everything in between.
6. Take a brisk sunset walk hand-in-hand to enjoy stunning views of the Wrightsville Beach Intracoastal Waterway.
5. Go dancing with your Valentine at the East Coast Shag Classic. This event takes place the weekend after Valentine’s Day and is the perfect opportunity for music lovers to enjoy the sights and sounds of shagging on the beach.
4. See all of Wrightsville Beach from the water. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours and The Cape Fear Naturalist offer a wide variety of tours and excursions for couples to enjoy either a quick hour turn-around in the harbor or a day-long birding trip to a pristine barrier island.
3. Indulge in a relaxing spa treatment at one of these three full-service hotels:

·         Receive in-room massages or spa facials at the Blockade Runner Resort

·         Enjoy in-room chocolate covered strawberries and champagne from the Shell Island Resort with their special Valentine’s Day package

·         Take an intimate swim at the Holiday Inn Resort Wrightsville Beach in their indoor heated pool or two whirlpool Jacuzzi’s

2. Cruise on “The Love Boat” for an intimate Valentine’s Day boat ride around the Wrightsville Beach area with select beverages, chocolate, and a goodie bag.
1. Savor a romantic gourmet meal at either the Oceanic or Bluewater Waterfront Grill while watching the sunset overlooking the Ocean or the Intercostal Waterway.

Winter Promotion and Sweepstakes

Get a true feel for island life and experience the uncrowded shore, sunny days and mild temperatures of Wrightsville Beach with a winter getaway to North Carolina’s most accessible beach, where less travel time equals more vacation time. Thanks to a special promotion to keep you on island time, visitors who book and stay at participating accommodations or register online will be entered for a chance to win a pair of his and her TAG Heuer watches from REEDS Jewelers.

Book and stay at a participating Wrightsville Beach hotel, motel or vacation rental between now and March 17 for a chance to win. Visitors can also enter to win and view all sweepstakes details on the Wrightsville Beach Facebook page. Rates start at $49 per night. Participating accommodations include the Blockade Runner Beach Resort, Intracoastal Rentals, Holiday Inn Resort – Wrightsville Beach, Sandpeddler Inn & Suites, Shell Island Resort, Summer Sands Suites and Wrightsville Sands Realty.

SPECIAL PACKAGE:
Blockage Runner Beach Resort
By booking the all-inclusive Sweetheart Package at the newly renovated Blockade Runner Beach Resort, you and your sweetheart will be greeted with a welcome gift when you arrive on February 14. That night, join award-winning Executive Chef Mark Lawson for a three-course meal prepared just for you and your sweetie. The overnight package, which starts at $199, includes your choice of a harbor view or ocean view room, dinner and breakfast.