Things to Do

Discover this family-friendly, no-alcohol-allowed pier that gives kids of all ages the chance to see miles of coastline. You can seasonally walk along or fish off of the recently renovated 711 foot pier, as well as buy tackle, bait, rod and reel combos, or enjoy visiting the nearby seasonal…

Find the answer to all your boarding needs with this traditional surf shop, committed to the best of the boarding lifestyle since 1970, directly across from UNCW. Providing cutting edge surf, skate and beach style items, the 17th Street Surf Shop offers the latest in surf and skateware for men…

Serving the needs of hard core surfers and beach bums since 1978, Surf City Surf Shop boasts several exclusive product lines like Volcom, Quicksilver, RVCA, Vans and many more. They are also equipped with one of the area's largest selection of surfboards (entry level to advanced). Stop in to check…

Located at the foot of Market Street by the Riverwalk in historic downtown, Island Passage Elixir has been a Wilmington tradition since the 1980s. Discover everything you need in this cozy boutique, including affordability. They have the hottest trends and cutest outfits that suit all of your…

Find everything you need to enjoy the beach a few steps from the sand at Beach Access 16 near Johnnie Mercers Pier. This charming shop is open year-round filled with swim suits, coverups, sand toys, boogie boards, sunscreen, towels as well as ice-cold beverages, snacks and hand-scooped ice cream…