South End Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Wrightsville Beach
This picturesque barrier island offers consistent waves for surfers, a vibrant nightlife and a wide range of outdoor activities.
Johnnie Mercer's Pier
After visiting Johnnie Mercer's Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wrightsville Beach. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
South End Surf Shop
Enjoy an outing to South End Surf Shop during your stay in Wrightsville Beach. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Activities
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
AU$35
per adult
Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour
AU$28
per adult
5-Hour Wilmington River to Sea E-Bike Self/Or Guided Tour
AU$119
per adult
True Crime Tour of Wilmington
AU$27
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best South End Hotel Deals
Surf Suites
711 S Lumina Ave Wrightsville Beach NC
The price is AU$332 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$332
27 Apr - 28 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (539 reviews)
Great beach front location. Parking was safe and easy.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Sandpeddler Inn & Suites
15 Nathan St Wrightsville Beach NC
Stay at this hotel in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Wrightsville Beach and South End Surf Shop ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (381 reviews)
Very nice as usual, we’ve stayed several times. Only negative this trip was the AC was either not working or not working well.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
2700 N Lumina Avenue Wrightsville Beach NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$318 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
AU$318
28 Apr - 29 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,554 reviews)
Very convenient layout with easy beach access. The condo we had was a little sparsely equipped with few cooking utensils, no toaster, a couple of small wine glasses. Overall though, it was more than adequate. Borrowed wine glasses from the front desk and used a frying pan to toast pastries. Parking ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
301 N Water St Wilmington NC
The price is AU$245 per night from 24 May to 25 May
AU$245
24 May - 25 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,516 reviews)
The air conditioning was not working g and instead of apologizing the staff was rude and took like ages to move us to a different room . Even the room was not cleaned in time . Like with persistent request it was cleaned at 6 pm .
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Spark by Hilton Wilmington
4721 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is AU$143 per night from 10 May to 11 May
AU$143
10 May - 11 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (64 reviews)
Our stay at the Spark was nice. Reasonable distance to downtown. Only problem was that the pool was completely empty. Probably would have chosen a different hotel had we been aware that the pool was not going to be accessible.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Comfort Inn University
151 S College Road Wilmington NC
The price is AU$144 per night from 10 May to 11 May
AU$144
10 May - 11 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,349 reviews)
Our stay at Comfort Inn was very good. Room was clean and well stocked with bathroom and coffee supplies. The bed was very comfortable. Ice machine was convenient and worked well. The breakfast was excellent. Mr. Edwards made sure everything was well stocked, fresh and delicious. He was extremely ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Other neighbourhoods around South End
South Harbor Island
When in South Harbor Island, you can plan a visit to Wrightsville SUP and Wrightsville Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Parmele Isle
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Parmele Isle and surrounding area, you can visit Wrightsville SUP and Wrightsville Beach.
Shell Island
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Shell Island and surrounding area, you can visit Wrightsville SUP and Wrightsville Beach.
