What's Shell Island like?
If you're looking for the perfect part of town to visit, consider Shell Island. Take time to see the sights such as Wrightsville Beach while you're here. Johnnie Mercer's Pier and Mayfaire Town Center are a couple of places to see nearby.
How to get to Shell Island
Flying to:
- Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.), 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Shell Island
Things to see and do in and around Shell Island
Things to see near Shell Island:
- Wrightsville Beach (3 mi/4.9 km away)
- Johnnie Mercer's Pier (0.7 mi/1.2 km away)
- Figure Eight Island (3.9 mi/6.2 km away)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington (4.8 mi/7.7 km away)
- Airlie Gardens (2.6 mi/4.1 km away)
Things to do near Shell Island:
- Mayfaire Town Center (3.1 mi/5 km away)
- Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park (4.7 mi/7.5 km away)
- South End Surf Shop (2.4 mi/3.9 km away)
- New Hanover County Arboretum (3.1 mi/5 km away)
- Wrightsville Beach Museum of History (1.2 mi/1.9 km away)
When is the best time to visit Wrightsville Beach?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 26°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 11°C)
- Rainiest months: September, August, July, December (average 168 mm of rainfall)