Angela’s guidebook
Favorite Local Restaurants
K38 is where the flavors and vibes of Baja California meets the coast of North Carolina. Authentic Mexican dishes, handmade tortillas and salsa, tasty drinks and the freshest ingredients.
https://www.k38bajagrill.com/
84 locals recommend
K38 Baja Grill
5410 Oleander DrK38 is where the flavors and vibes of Baja California meets the coast of North Carolina. Authentic Mexican dishes, handmade tortillas and salsa, tasty drinks and the freshest ingredients.
https://www.k38bajagrill.com/
Wrightsville Beach Brewery serves up fresh, local seafood and Wilmington, North Carolina's best craft beer in their brewpub and beer garden, Daily Specials.
81 locals recommend
Wrightsville Beach Brewery
6201 Oleander DrWrightsville Beach Brewery serves up fresh, local seafood and Wilmington, North Carolina's best craft beer in their brewpub and beer garden, Daily Specials.
Rotating craft beers on tap plus wine & elevated American comfort fare in a brick-walled gastropub.
17 locals recommend
Hops Supply Co.
5400 Oleander DrRotating craft beers on tap plus wine & elevated American comfort fare in a brick-walled gastropub.
Nicola's
5704 Oleander DrWonderful local Italian food!
Perhaps the most popular restaurant in all of Wilmington. Serving authentic Thai and Vietnamese cuisines, don’t miss a chance to dine al fresco in one of the oriental style huts by the koi pond, complete with water lilies, at Indochine.
It’s a unique and memorable setting and has become quite the cult favorite among locals and visitors alike. They don't take reservations, and if you arrive Thursday-Sunday night, there’s a 99% chance you’ll have to wait for a table, but it’s worth it!!
186 locals recommend
Indochine Restaurant
7 Wayne DrPerhaps the most popular restaurant in all of Wilmington. Serving authentic Thai and Vietnamese cuisines, don’t miss a chance to dine al fresco in one of the oriental style huts by the koi pond, complete with water lilies, at Indochine.
It’s a unique and memorable setting and has become quite the cult favorite among locals and visitors alike. They don't take reservations, and if you arrive Thursday-Sunday night, there’s a 99% chance you’ll have to wait for a table, but it’s worth it!!
Fun Around Town
Amusement park with a water park, go-kart course, laser tag, mini-golf, jungle gym & more.
138 locals recommend
Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
5320 Oleander DrAmusement park with a water park, go-kart course, laser tag, mini-golf, jungle gym & more.
Explore the refurbished WWII Battleship starting with the Observation Deck. The self-guided tour features nine levels of living spaces, mess decks, gun turrets, powder storage, sick bay, and more. Serving as a memorial for the 11,000 North Carolinians who died during the war, the Battleship is open every day. This is an historic adventure you don't want to miss.
435 locals recommend
Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NEExplore the refurbished WWII Battleship starting with the Observation Deck. The self-guided tour features nine levels of living spaces, mess decks, gun turrets, powder storage, sick bay, and more. Serving as a memorial for the 11,000 North Carolinians who died during the war, the Battleship is open every day. This is an historic adventure you don't want to miss.
The Cameron Art Museum (CAM) provides a cultural gathering place that enriches the lives of museum visitors and the community through high-quality exhibitions, lifelong learning in the arts, dynamic public programs, and stewardship and interpretation of the collection.
108 locals recommend
Cameron Art Museum
3201 S 17th StThe Cameron Art Museum (CAM) provides a cultural gathering place that enriches the lives of museum visitors and the community through high-quality exhibitions, lifelong learning in the arts, dynamic public programs, and stewardship and interpretation of the collection.
Make connections with the natural world at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Feel the smooth skin of a gliding stingray. Spot eels and sharks swimming in the depths. Look an albino alligator in the eye. Wonder at baby sea turtles. Delight in a family of otters playing in a waterfall.
550 locals recommend
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdMake connections with the natural world at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Feel the smooth skin of a gliding stingray. Spot eels and sharks swimming in the depths. Look an albino alligator in the eye. Wonder at baby sea turtles. Delight in a family of otters playing in a waterfall.
With over 90 eclectic shops, movie theater and restaurants, Mayfaire is a wonderfully innovative destination for one-stop shopping, dining and entertainment. No two visits to Mayfaire are ever the same as you’ll find whatever you’re looking for with options including Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Barnes & Noble, The Fresh Market, Pottery Barn, H&M, Williams-Sonoma and much more. Hungry? Mayfaire has over 20 dining options with crowd pleasers like Red Robin and Longhorn Steakhouse, to fine fares like Roko Italian Cuisine and The Melting Pot. From Italian to Mediterranean and every cuisine in between, whatever you’re hungry for, Mayfaire has it.
143 locals recommend
Mayfaire Town Center
With over 90 eclectic shops, movie theater and restaurants, Mayfaire is a wonderfully innovative destination for one-stop shopping, dining and entertainment. No two visits to Mayfaire are ever the same as you’ll find whatever you’re looking for with options including Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Barnes & Noble, The Fresh Market, Pottery Barn, H&M, Williams-Sonoma and much more. Hungry? Mayfaire has over 20 dining options with crowd pleasers like Red Robin and Longhorn Steakhouse, to fine fares like Roko Italian Cuisine and The Melting Pot. From Italian to Mediterranean and every cuisine in between, whatever you’re hungry for, Mayfaire has it.
Parks/Trails
Wooded park with lighted baseball fields & tennis courts, ample picnic shelters & a 1.5 mile trail.
70 locals recommend
Long Leaf Park
314 Pine Grove DrWooded park with lighted baseball fields & tennis courts, ample picnic shelters & a 1.5 mile trail.
The Cross-City Trail is a 15 mile off-road, multi-use trail that runs from Wade Park, through Halyburton Park and Empie Park to the Heide-Trask Drawbridge at the Intracoastal Waterway. The trail provides bicycle and pedestrian access to numerous recreational, cultural and educational destinations in Wilmington.
16 locals recommend
Cross City Trail
Cross City TrailThe Cross-City Trail is a 15 mile off-road, multi-use trail that runs from Wade Park, through Halyburton Park and Empie Park to the Heide-Trask Drawbridge at the Intracoastal Waterway. The trail provides bicycle and pedestrian access to numerous recreational, cultural and educational destinations in Wilmington.
Favorite Beach
Voted as North Carolina’s favorite beach destination for its experiences, it’s always easy to find something to do in Wrightsville Beach. Besides an unlimited number of shopping and watersports activities from surfing to paddleboarding, kayaking to SCUBA diving and more, there are scenic harbor cruises, sailing the Intracoastal Waterway or chartering a boat for deep-sea fishing. For the land lovers who still want a beautiful water view, there’s fishing off Johnnie Mercers Pier, birdwatching or jogging The Loop fitness trail.
408 locals recommend
Wrightsville Beach
321 Causeway DrVoted as North Carolina’s favorite beach destination for its experiences, it’s always easy to find something to do in Wrightsville Beach. Besides an unlimited number of shopping and watersports activities from surfing to paddleboarding, kayaking to SCUBA diving and more, there are scenic harbor cruises, sailing the Intracoastal Waterway or chartering a boat for deep-sea fishing. For the land lovers who still want a beautiful water view, there’s fishing off Johnnie Mercers Pier, birdwatching or jogging The Loop fitness trail.
Nearby Grocery Stores
A full service grocery store with the area's largest 100% organic produce department, a deli featuring a huge salad bar and fresh made sandwiches, soups and entrees, over 100 bulk items, and a complete selection of natural grocery, personal care, and household products. Local goods include produce when available, goat cheeses, honey, granola and chocolate.
28 locals recommend
Tidal Creek Co-op
5329 Oleander DrA full service grocery store with the area's largest 100% organic produce department, a deli featuring a huge salad bar and fresh made sandwiches, soups and entrees, over 100 bulk items, and a complete selection of natural grocery, personal care, and household products. Local goods include produce when available, goat cheeses, honey, granola and chocolate.
Just down the street from the condo! If your not familiar with Trader Joe's you'll be a fan after visiting our location!!
53 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1437 S College RdJust down the street from the condo! If your not familiar with Trader Joe's you'll be a fan after visiting our location!!
Lowes Foods on Pine Grove Drive
805 Pine Grove Dr7 minute drive