During the most wonderful time of the year, savor seasonal sweets and treats in Wilmington and its nearby island beaches. This charming coastal destination offers an array of festive flavors, from fruitcakes and fudge to coffee and craft beer, and you’ll want to experience them all this holiday season.

There are plenty of twists on holiday traditions befitting a charming coastal destination like Wilmington and our island beaches. Get in the spirit this season with a magical getaway filled with holiday cruises and flotillas, bright lights, unique shops and a variety of ways to celebrate. 

Get out of the hectic holiday madness and take a relaxing getaway to Wilmington, N.C. and its Island Beaches to experience award-winning restaurants, breweries, museums, live music and holiday activities including festive seaside markets, flotilla parades, decorated homes and enchanted gardens, all with a coastal twist.

There’s no better way to get in the holiday spirit than to immerse yourself in holiday festivities. From taking in classics like the Nutcracker and It’s a Wonderful Life to shopping in decorated markets, and seeing homes decked out in their holiday best, it’s impossible to not feel the season.