- TripBuzz found 50 things to do with kids in or near Surf City, North Carolina, including 40 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Wrightsville Beach, Sneads Ferry, Jacksonville and Wilmington.
- From Surf City Surf Camp to Surf City Surf School, the Surf City area offers 56 different types of family activities, including: Gift Shops, Surfing Lessons, Islands and Parks.
- With a name like Surf City, it's no surprise that visitors flock to North Carolina's southeast shore to experience the sun, sand and surf. With a population of just over 1,800 residents, the city is primarily a tourist destination. When visitors aren't enjoying the water, they can be found fishing off the pier or sampling the local cuisine.
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Visitors can take a surfboard out on the waves for the first time with an experienced instructor at Carolina School of Surf. The school runs kid-friendly surf camps where visitors can learn the basics of surfing.
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23 E Salisbury Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
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Johnnie Mercer's Pier is a 1200 foot concrete fishing pier. There is a beach shop, shower and restroom facilities, and a small bar and grill nearby. The pier is suitable for fishing and walking (although there is a small fee.)
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North Carolina's Wrightsville Beach is a perennially popular vacation destination. This tranquil waterfront town includes swimming beaches, charming boutiques and restaurants serving fresh seafood and other delicacies. Fishing, boat tours and hiking are also popular in this area.
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303 W. Salisbury Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
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A free and fascinating attraction, the Wrightsville Beach Museum of History is located in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. Its evolving exhibits include photographs, motor vehicles and an extensive series of displays about the impact of hurricanes on the area.
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WB Surf Camp offers kid, teen, adult, family, and women surf camps. They also offer private and group stand up paddleboard lessons, arrange surfing vacations in Central America and the Caribbean, along with training for numerous certifications.
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Wrightsville SUP has stand up paddleboard instruction for beginners to advance in salt marshes and along Wrightsville Beach. The company also offers yoga classes on stand up paddleboards, and fitness classes on paddleboards.
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No. 1 North Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach, NC
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Situated next to Wrightsville Beach, Aussie Island Surf Shop provides equipment rentals for visitors wanting to go surfing at the beach. Visitors can rent several types of surfboards, as well as paddleboards and skim boards.
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P.O. Box 1583, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
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Specializing in both offshore and nearshore fishing, Offshore Account Offshore Fishing Charter offers visitors half day to full day fishing trips for up to six people. Depending on the location, visitors can catch shark, snapper, wahoo, and more.
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Mayfaire Cinemas is a 16 screen movie theater with digital projection that airs first run films. The theater features stadium seating and an IMAX auditorium and also hosts birthday parties and special events.
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Suitable for birthday parties and other group gatherings, Southwest Paintball is equipped with many fields for play. A full-service paintball center, there is also an equipment and supply store on site.