Masonboro Island

Evidence strongly suggests that the first stretch of the continental American Coastline ever spotted and described by European explorers was the 8-mile long beach now called Masonboro Island. Masonboro is the largest undisturbed barrier island along the southern part of North Carolina’s coast.

Getting There & Details

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Intracoastal Waterway Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
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More Things to Do

Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Atlantic Marina

Boat Marina

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Blockade Runner Beach Resort & Conference Center

Located in the heart of Wrightsville Beach, the Blockade Runner Beach Resort has been synonymous…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Bluewater Grill

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Buddy’s Crab House & Oyster Bar

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