Wilmington NC Paradise Island

[augk]

Hey Wreck Divers I am thinking of taking the family on a summer vacation for week.
I have had my eye on the Wilmington area for several years as possible relocation.
So I would like to take a trip down to check it out. Does anyone have any recommendations on good places for a family of 5 to stay little kids, preferably on or near the beach. Thinking July / August.

 

[robint]

Before you pick your dates, be sure that there are spaces on the dive boats those days.
We have looked at Aquatic Safaris calendar and they are already booked throughout the summer on many dates. We decided to do our dive trip out of Morehead City area this trip, maybe next year we will go there.

I haven't been to Wilmington since I was a kid, but to me it looks like a wonderful place for families still, lots of things to do and see.

robin

 

[Mike Campbell]

Wilmington is a great place. Fine University, great beaches etc. Bit too crowded with damned yankees for me anymore (just kidd'n, saw your location)...so I threw out my anchor a couple hours north of there in a one or two stoplight town.
Most things are gonna be expensive that time of year down there, but Shell Island resort on the end of Wrightsville Beach would fill your needs. The King Neptune Bar in downtown Wrightsville is a good place to drink a beer and have an oyster.
Aquatic Safaris is a top op there for diving.
Mike

 

[augk]

Thanks for the info unfortunately diving probably wont be on my agenda as I am 3 weeks out of back surgery. So it would mostly be for relaxation and a change of scenery.