NC Oyster Trail
Area
Wrightsville Beach
About
Are you a fan of local seafood? Adventure awaits when you taste your way along the homegrown oyster rainbow filled with salty, sweet, and buttery shellfish. Discover the truth about local oysters and learn fascinating facts about the mighty mollusk. Take a self-guided shellfish tour to discover a wide variety of markets and restaurants (some with a raw oyster bar) on the NC Oyster Trail.
Did you know N.C. oysters are perfect year-round? Wild oyster season starts the middle of October, but farmed oysters make it possible for you to enjoy oysters anytime. Some restaurants like Rx Chicken & Oysters and The Sounder have cultivated their own oyster beds. Come support a healthy coast and learn about making seafood bountiful for years to come.