I would appreciate any info. on Wrightsville Beach, i.e. what the beach is like, prices of hotels, good restaurants, the people, etc. Thanks.

Wrightsville is a crowded beach by my standards, but not anything like Myrtle. It's just been "renourished" so there's more beach there than there has been in recent years. There's a Holiday Inn Sunspree that's nice--they have a website for your to check prices I believe. It's right on the ocean. There are a ton of good restaurants at Wrightsville and Wilmington: South Beach Grill, Portland Grille, Elijah's (downtown), Oceanic, the list goes on and on. The people are good old North Carolina folks--nice, friendly, etc. Any specific questions, let me know.

Thank you so much KNoel. Very good info. Do you know how it compares to Carolina or Atlantic Beach?

You're welcome! The town of Wrightsville Beach is trying to be a little more upscale than Carolina or Atlantic Beach--I guess it is, but not all that much. I think you'll find it more crowded, especially when students are in town. We're headed there today to move my daughter who attends UNCW into a new apartment! Kathrine

I would encourage you to drive another 45 minutes south & stay @ Ocean Isle, Holden Beach or Sunset Beach. These are all family oriented, less crowded w/little commercial entities present. You can check some of it out @ the Brunswick Islands web-site (don't have address, sorry).

I was going to suggest Topsail, my own favorite N.C. beach--VERY quiet!

Thanks again Kathrine- sounds like a nice place. Thanks SA, also. We've been to Topsail & Sunset Beach. How does Ocean Isle & Holden Beach compare to Sunset Beach?

Instead on staying on the beach I think money is better spent by staying at one of the several excellent B&Bs in Wilmington. My favorite is Catherine's Inn.

Sant: Thank you for your comments. Why do you think money would be better spent staying at a B&B in Wilmington?

Holden is the least populated & commercialized of the 3. Ocean Isle is probably the busiest of the 3. All are convenient to Calabash for eats, as well as Wilmington or Myrtle (about 45 minutes to either). Holden is my preference & I have stayed @ all of them but it really depends on what you are looking for. @ Holden you will be looking @ condos & cottages, no hotels.

SA- Thanks for the good info.!

Anytime - enjoy your trip. I'll be @ Holden myself for the week of Labor Day.