Four distinct beaches within 40 minutes. Which community puts which beach on your doorstep — and what each beach is actually like.
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Talk to a Specialist →The flagship Wilmington beach. Atlantic surf, wide sandy beach, walkable beach town with restaurants and shops, no boardwalk commercialism. The beach most Wilmington buyers have in mind. 15 minutes from Del Webb Riverlights, 20 minutes from Village at Motts Landing, 25 minutes from Mallory Creek and Brunswick Forest.
Wilmington’s family beach — has a small boardwalk, amusement rides, and a more casual atmosphere than Wrightsville. Carolina Beach State Park is adjacent with excellent nature trails. 20–25 minutes from most Wilmington communities.
Quieter, more residential than Carolina Beach. Fort Fisher State Historic Site and NC Aquarium are here. At the southern tip of the peninsula with a more secluded feel. 25–35 minutes from most communities.
40 minutes north of Wilmington. More remote and undeveloped than the southern beaches. Sea turtle nesting habitat. Surf City and Topsail Beach are both accessible. The beach for buyers who want to get away from resort activity.
40–50 minutes from most Brunswick County communities. St. James Plantation’s private beach club is here. Accessible to the public as well. Wide beach, low commercial development, quieter atmosphere.
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| Community | Wrightsville Beach | Carolina Beach | Kure Beach | Topsail Island |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Webb Riverlights | ~15 min | ~20 min | ~25 min | ~50 min |
| Village at Motts Landing | ~20 min | ~15 min | ~20 min | ~45 min |
| Del Webb Mallory Creek | ~25 min | ~25 min | ~30 min | ~55 min |
| Brunswick Forest | ~25 min | ~25 min | ~30 min | ~55 min |
| Compass Pointe | ~25 min | ~25 min | ~30 min | ~55 min |
| St. James Plantation | ~40 min | ~35 min | ~30 min | ~70 min |
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