The Beehive Guide

Rainey
The Beehive Guide

Food scene

A Wilmington Classic! This is our favorite neighborhood breakfast spot. Their claim to fame is "Curing Hanovers Since 1971." Salt Works is only 0.3 mi walk from The Beehive.
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The Original Salt Works
6301 Oleander Dr
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A Wilmington Classic! This is our favorite neighborhood breakfast spot. Their claim to fame is "Curing Hanovers Since 1971." Salt Works is only 0.3 mi walk from The Beehive.
Amazing local brewery with beers and great food! In warmer months the outdoor beer garden is open and they often have live music!
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Wrightsville Beach Brewery
6201 Oleander Dr
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Amazing local brewery with beers and great food! In warmer months the outdoor beer garden is open and they often have live music!
The best local seafood market! Located on Wrightsville Beach. You don't want to miss this if you want to cook or grill local fish fresh from our waters!
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Motts Channel Seafood
120 Short St
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The best local seafood market! Located on Wrightsville Beach. You don't want to miss this if you want to cook or grill local fish fresh from our waters!
Family owned Protein Shake and Energy Teas!
Grind Nutrition
5725 Oleander Drive
Family owned Protein Shake and Energy Teas!
Have lunch or cocktails with a view! Located on the Intracoastal Waterway off scenic Airlie Road just minutes from The Beehive.
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Dockside Restaurant
1308 Airlie Rd
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Have lunch or cocktails with a view! Located on the Intracoastal Waterway off scenic Airlie Road just minutes from The Beehive.
Excellent Waterfront Dining.
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The Bridge Tender
1414 Airlie Rd
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Excellent Waterfront Dining.
Local Vegan Restaurant
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The Green House Restaurant
1427 Military Cutoff Road
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Local Vegan Restaurant
Great lunch, brunch, and dinner!
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Hops Supply Co.
5400 Oleander Dr
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Great lunch, brunch, and dinner!
All fresh and organic food- a great lunch spot in The Forum which also has several clothing boutiques!
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Epic Food Co
1113 Military Cutoff Rd
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All fresh and organic food- a great lunch spot in The Forum which also has several clothing boutiques!
The best beach hotdogs and an iconic spot to visit in Wrightsville Beach.
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Trolly Stop
94 S Lumina Ave
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The best beach hotdogs and an iconic spot to visit in Wrightsville Beach.
Italian fine dining and great wine selection. Do NOT miss the mushroom ravioli, it is amazing.
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Roko Italian Cuisine
6801-105 Parker Farm Dr
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Italian fine dining and great wine selection. Do NOT miss the mushroom ravioli, it is amazing.
Wrightsville Beach juice bar owned by a local couple. Located inside the iconic Robert's Grocery, known for their chicken salad!
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Adapt Kitchen and Juice Bar
32 N Lumina Ave
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Wrightsville Beach juice bar owned by a local couple. Located inside the iconic Robert's Grocery, known for their chicken salad!
Beachy/Hawaiian vibes and build your own poke bowls!
Nakedfin Poke Bowl
1319 Military Cutoff Road
Beachy/Hawaiian vibes and build your own poke bowls!
Wrightsville Beach great coffee and poke bowls!
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Zeke's Beans and Bowls
534 Causeway Dr
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Wrightsville Beach great coffee and poke bowls!
An amazing Vietnamese/Thai food experience!
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Indochine Restaurant
7 Wayne Dr
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An amazing Vietnamese/Thai food experience!

Self-Care, Relaxation

This is a truly glamourous day spa experience (they also have a Med Spa). From incredible facials to relaxing massages, pedicures, manicures, and hair salon, Head to Toe has you covered. For facials I highly recommend Penelope Machato! Please tell her Rainey from The Beehive sent you! In the MedSpa, I highly recommend Barbie VanLenten.
Head to Toe Day Spa
5815 Oleander Drive
This is a truly glamourous day spa experience (they also have a Med Spa). From incredible facials to relaxing massages, pedicures, manicures, and hair salon, Head to Toe has you covered. For facials I highly recommend Penelope Machato! Please tell her Rainey from The Beehive sent you! In the MedSpa, I highly recommend Barbie VanLenten.
Prana Salt Cave
7110 Wrightsville Ave
CryoCove
1930 Eastwood Road
Oasis Nails
1930 Eastwood Road
Neighborhood Yoga Studio
Be Unlimited Yoga
5725 Oleander Dr
Neighborhood Yoga Studio
Neighborhood hot yoga studio!
Rebel Yoga and Pilates
5424 Oleander Dr
Neighborhood hot yoga studio!
Orangetheory Fitness
6800 Parker Farm Drive

Bars

This is a one of a kind dive bar with a Touch Tunes Jukebox and a very local vibe!
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The Triangle Lounge
5920 Wrightsville Ave
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This is a one of a kind dive bar with a Touch Tunes Jukebox and a very local vibe!
A precious Wine, Cheese, and Chocolate lounge within walking distance!
Wendy's House
126 Sebrell Avenue
A precious Wine, Cheese, and Chocolate lounge within walking distance!
Local dive bar with corn hole, pool tables, and a TouchTunes Jukebox.
Salty Dogs
112 Hinton Avenue
Local dive bar with corn hole, pool tables, and a TouchTunes Jukebox.
Favorite Wrightsville Beach Bar! Dog Friendly.
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Jimmy's
5 N Lumina Ave
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Favorite Wrightsville Beach Bar! Dog Friendly.
The best rooftop view in Downtown Wilmington!
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Cloud 9 Rooftop Bar
9 Estell Lee Pl
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The best rooftop view in Downtown Wilmington!
Very close to The Beehive, this brewery is a great local spot to grab a beer. They often have food trucks on the weekends.
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Mad Mole Brewing
6309 Boathouse Rd
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Very close to The Beehive, this brewery is a great local spot to grab a beer. They often have food trucks on the weekends.
The ultimate old school beach bar!
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Lagerheads Tavern
35 N Lumina Ave
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The ultimate old school beach bar!
Local neighborhood bar. They often have live music! This is walking distance from The Beehive.
Seagate Bottle Shop
6005 Oleander Drive
Local neighborhood bar. They often have live music! This is walking distance from The Beehive.

Neighborhoods

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Wilmington
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If you are interested in making Wilmington your home, I am a local, full time Real Estate Agent with Intracoastal Realty. I would love to help you find the perfect neighborhood for you. Wilmington has a vast array of options whether you are a boater, beach lover, city lover, or enjoy spacious country living. Message me if I can help you!

Sightseeing

You do not want to miss this incredible, historic garden!
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Izindiza ze-Airlie
300 Airlie Rd
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You do not want to miss this incredible, historic garden!
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Wrightsville Beach
321 Causeway Dr
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From sightseeing to shopping, and great food and beverages!
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Wilmington Downtown Riverwalk
Wilmington Downtown Riverwalk
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From sightseeing to shopping, and great food and beverages!
A 4 mile walking path around the lovely Wrightsville Beach and Harbor Island!
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WB Loop
530 Causeway Dr
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A 4 mile walking path around the lovely Wrightsville Beach and Harbor Island!
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Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NE
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Wrightsville Beach's only concrete fishing pier.
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Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier
23 E Salisbury St
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Wrightsville Beach's only concrete fishing pier.
Fort Fisher Aquarium! There are also trails all around the aquarium through Historic Fort Fisher. Want to take the ferry to Southport? The Ferry Station is just past the Aquarium.
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I-Aquarium yaseNorth Carolina eFort Fisher
900 Loggerhead Rd
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Fort Fisher Aquarium! There are also trails all around the aquarium through Historic Fort Fisher. Want to take the ferry to Southport? The Ferry Station is just past the Aquarium.

Restaurants/Bars

High end wine bar with fire pits outside. They also have a delicious menu.
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Grand Cru Food & Wine
1904 Eastwood Rd
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High end wine bar with fire pits outside. They also have a delicious menu.
Great brewery and food with lots of outdoor seating!
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Waterman's Brewing
1610 Pavilion Pl
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Great brewery and food with lots of outdoor seating!
The only Oceanfront dining at Wrightsville Beach. Gorgeous views and great outdoor dining. Walk down to the end of Crystal Pier and watch the waves, wildlife, surfers, and beach goers.
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Oceanic
703 S Lumina Ave
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The only Oceanfront dining at Wrightsville Beach. Gorgeous views and great outdoor dining. Walk down to the end of Crystal Pier and watch the waves, wildlife, surfers, and beach goers.
Incredible Fine Dining and cocktails
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Port Land Grille
1908 Eastwood Rd
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Incredible Fine Dining and cocktails
French fine dining and excellent bar. The home of my all time favorite Lemon Drop Martini!
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Brasserie Du Soleil
1908 Eastwood Rd
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French fine dining and excellent bar. The home of my all time favorite Lemon Drop Martini!
Fine dining, bar, and butcher!
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True Blue Butcher and Barrel
110 Greenfield Street
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Fine dining, bar, and butcher!
Slice of Life Pizzeria & Pub Pine Valley
3715 Patriot Way
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Rounds Golf & Lounge
6801 Parker Farm Dr
The best sushi and fabulous cocktails!
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The Bento Box Sushi Bar and Asian Kitchen
1121 Military Cutoff Rd
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The best sushi and fabulous cocktails!
Fine dining oyster bar with wine pairings.
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Seabird
1 South Front Street
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Fine dining oyster bar with wine pairings.
Delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner!
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Sweet n Savory Cafe
1611 Pavilion Pl
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Delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner!
Iconic California-Mexican restaurant. They have several locations in Wilmington, but the one close to The Beehive is the original. Enjoy incredible fresh salsa, homemade tortilla chips, and lunch or dinner with all freshest ingredients. They are also known for their perfect maragaritas!
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K38 Baja Grill
5410 Oleander Dr
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Iconic California-Mexican restaurant. They have several locations in Wilmington, but the one close to The Beehive is the original. Enjoy incredible fresh salsa, homemade tortilla chips, and lunch or dinner with all freshest ingredients. They are also known for their perfect maragaritas!
The hottest new spot in Downtown Wilmington, this is a gormet french fry and trendy cocktail spot!
Sauce'd
224 South Water Street
The hottest new spot in Downtown Wilmington, this is a gormet french fry and trendy cocktail spot!
Italian Fine dining, great wine selection, and romantic setting.
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Osteria Cicchetti
1125 Military Cutoff Rd
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Italian Fine dining, great wine selection, and romantic setting.
Waterfront dining. Sundays in the Summer they have a band outside overlooking the marina.
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Bluewater Grill
4 Marina St
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Waterfront dining. Sundays in the Summer they have a band outside overlooking the marina.
Great atmosphere for food, beer, and football! Amazing burgers!
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Poe's Tavern - Wrightsville Beach
212 Causeway Dr
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Great atmosphere for food, beer, and football! Amazing burgers!
Cool atmosphere and local food!
BLUE SURF Arboretum West
414 Arboretum Drive
Cool atmosphere and local food!
Great beach bar and restaurant, located at Johnnie Mercer's Pier.
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Shark Bar and Kitchen
13 E Salisbury St
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Great beach bar and restaurant, located at Johnnie Mercer's Pier.

Shopping

Shopping and movie theater!
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Mayfaire Town Center
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Shopping and movie theater!
Fantastic boutique shopping and fine dining!
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Lumina Station
1900 Eastwood Rd
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Fantastic boutique shopping and fine dining!
Fresh produce and local venders, plants, and a beer garden! Have a local beer while you shop! Family friendly!
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Port City Produce
6250 Market Street
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Fresh produce and local venders, plants, and a beer garden! Have a local beer while you shop! Family friendly!
This is my office! If you have any real estate needs during your stay, please let me know. I am happy to make any guests at The Beehive my priority! Rainey Wallace
Intracoastal Realty - Lumina Station
1900 Eastwood Road
This is my office! If you have any real estate needs during your stay, please let me know. I am happy to make any guests at The Beehive my priority! Rainey Wallace
Our favorite local wine store within walking distance from The Beehive!
Red Bank Wine
5815 Oleander Drive
Our favorite local wine store within walking distance from The Beehive!