24 WBM 3Hang ten at one of Wrightsville’s famous surf spots. Short boarders congregate in the waters near the piers and the jetty (500 feet away by law), while long board-ers prefer the north end. Beginners can learn the basics with a one-hour lesson from one of many local surf instructors. 4Cool off on a hot afternoon with one of the many sweet treats served up on Wrightsville Beach: ice cream, frozen custard, Hawaiian shaved ice, frozen yogurt, an ice cream cookie sandwich or a fresh fruit smoothie. 5 Book a fishing expedition and hook some dinner with one of Wrightsville Beach’s many fishing charters. 6Jog, power-walk or run around the 2.45-mile John Nesbitt Loop. Walk the dog early in the morning, before temps reach 85 degrees or more. Don’t forget the pet waste bag! 7 Join the North Carolina Coastal Federation for a coastal birding trip, hosted by Capt. Joe Abbate aboard The Shamrock. Bird tours take place every Wednesday from 10-11 am and launch from the Blockade Runner Beach Resort. 8 Escape to Masonboro Island, the 8.4-mile undeveloped island that’s just a 5-minute boat ride away from Wrightsville. Pitch a tent and 9 camp out under the stars. Pose beside a turret for a photo op at the USS North Carolina Battleship, one of the most decorated battleships to see combat during World War II, earning 15 battle stars. The ship is open every day for tours. 10Listen to classic rock tribute bands at Wilmington's Downtown Sundown Concert Series at Riverfront Park every Friday from 6-10 pm now through August 29. 11Bring a sand chair or blanket to Kure Beach's Ocean Front Park and Pavilion for Boogie in the Park. Free concerts take place every Sunday evening from 5-8 pm now through September 13. Michelle Clark, ALHS, SFR, SRES® Accredited Luxury Home Specialist | Broker/Realtor 910.367.9767 | mclark@intracoastalrealty.com Intracoastal Realty Corporation is licensed in NC Kelly Strickland | 910.612.6537 • Linda Woods | 910.233.8900 Susan Snider | 910.622.4394 • Carey Harris | 910.233.4511 Wendy McElhinney | 910.515.5495 • Allison Long | 910.520.5949 $950,000 15 Shearwater St Unit A Gorgeous oceanfront $749,000 $739,000 $549,000 1304 N. Lumina Unit B Cute beach getaway $599,000 1308 Edgewater Club Dr #7 Figure 8 Harbour w/30’ boat slip $489,900 5215 Marina Club Drive Light filled home with 30’ boat slip $415,000 $999,000 2120 Scotts Hill Loop ICW front with ocean views 15 Coral Drive Grandfathered duplex on marsh 816 Fox Ridge Lane Great potential in Landfall 6009 Joshua’s Landing 20’ slip near Wrightsville Beach “Michelle was absolutely wonderful! Her consistent communication and extensive knowledge of the market were a huge help in finding our new home in Wilmington. She went above and beyond to ensure we found just the house we were looking for. Michelle has truly been a pleasure to work with and we genuinely appreciate her professionalism, preparedness and patience throughout the entire process.” — Cindy Worden august 2014
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