Wrightsville Beach is nice and youve got Wilmington right over the bridge for even more restaurants, microbreweries and such. Parkings an issue if you want to hit any of the places in the little downtown section of Wrightsville on the barrier island, though. Youd want to rent a house within walking distance or have bicycles. The water there is very blue.
Wrightsville and Wilmington are really nice! We’re going to Oak Island for a week in August. Our 2nd trip there and love it. Locals are awesome