What's Shell Island Like?
If you're looking for the perfect part of the city to explore, look no further than Shell Island. Take time to see the sights like Wrightsville Beach while you're here. Johnnie Mercer's Pier and Mayfaire Town Center are a couple of more places to see nearby.
How to Get to Shell Island
Flying to:
- Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM), 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)
- Ogden Park (4.3 mi/6.9 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)
- Aussie Island Surf Shop (1.3 mi/2 km away)
- South End Surf Shop (2.4 mi/3.9 km away)
- New Hanover County Arboretum (3.1 mi/5 km away)
When Is the Best Time to Visit Wrightsville Beach?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 79Ā°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 52Ā°F)
- Rainiest months: September, August, July, December (average 7 inches of rainfall)