Combine retail therapy with salt-air vibes before heading back to your Landmark Vacation Rentals home base. Check out our favorite four areas to shop while visiting Wrightsville Beach!
Locals Guide: Our 4 Favorite Places to Shop in Wrightsville Beach | Landmark Vacation Rentals
Lumina Avenue: Boutiques a Seashell’s Throw from the Surf
Hallelu
A Wrightsville classic for women’s fashion, Hallelu is packed with coastal-cool dresses, denim, swimwear, and accessories. Think boho prints and effortless staples you can wear straight from brunch to the beach.
Sweetwater Surf Shop
Family-owned since 1976, Sweetwater outfits everyone in your crew with boards, beachwear, and the latest surf labels—plus insider wave reports posted daily.
The Shed
Part beach-gear depot, part coffee stop, The Shed sells trendy apparel, and brews espresso for a caffeine boost between boutique runs.
Check out The Shed's online shop here!
Local Tip: All three shops sit within a two-minute walk of one another on North Lumina Ave, and are a short walk away from all of our Wrightsville Beach Vacation Rentals!
Lumina Station: “Shopping Village by the Beach”
Just over the drawbridge, Lumina Station feels like a storybook coastal village with boardwalk paths and live-oak canopies.
Monkee’s of Wilmington
Slip into designer denim, statement shoes, and Southern-chic dresses at this upscale women’s boutique celebrating 30+ years of fashion.
Shop Monkees of Wilmington online here
Fussy Mussy Children’s Boutique
Curated outfits, gifts, and accessories for little beachcombers, all chosen by owner Sarah Musselwhite to make shopping with kids feel effortless.
Check out Fussy Mussy online here
Seasonal Artist Pop-Ups
On select weekends you’ll find outdoor pop-ups featuring coastal painters, handmade jewelry, and live music—perfect for one-of-a-kind souvenirs. (Check Lumina Station’s social feeds for the latest schedule.) This week, we got to meet Wrightsville Beach’s very own Elizabeth Sheats, the artist behind the amazing prints featured in our video.
The Forum: Chic Finds & Self-Care in One Stop
Anchoring Military Cutoff Road, The Forum mixes fashion and wellness in a lush, walkable setting. The perfect place to bring the family to do some shopping or take a spa day, The Forum is your one stop shop for a relaxing afternoon of shopping and self-care.
Vestique
Trend-forward styles drop weekly—think vibrant sets, game-day looks, and Insta-ready accessories.
Explore Vestique’s website here
Ki Spa and Salon
After a morning of retail cardio, melt into organic facials or the signature Tension Tamer massage at this award-winning sanctuary.
Mayfaire Town Center: Big Brands & Open-Air Strolling
Less than 10 minutes from Wrightsville Beach, Mayfaire is an outdoor lifestyle center with more than 80 shops, restaurants, and a luxury cinema.
Check out Mayfaire's directory here
Cant Miss Shops:
Technical activewear, beach-to-studio outfits, and an in-store “Like New” rack for deals.
Boho-lux apparel plus dreamy home décor to style your coastal rental or bring Wrightsville vibes home.
Surf-inspired FP Movement gear, flowy maxi dresses, and festival-ready accessories.
Also browse Aerie, Palmetto Moon, Athleta, local art kiosks, and seasonal night markets under the string lights.
Plan Your Shopping-and-Stay Combo
Stay Close: Book a Landmark Vacation Rentals home in Wrightsville Beach.
Beat the Heat: Shop early, then hit the waves in the afternoon—or reverse it and enjoy golden-hour browsing.
Pack Light: You’ll want to get a whole new suitcase after visiting these can’t miss spots!
Ready to turn your haul into the ultimate closet try-on? Browse our Wrightsville Beach vacation rentals and reserve your coastal retreat today.
Quick FAQ
Where can I buy surf gear in Wrightsville Beach? Head to Sweetwater Surf Shop on Lumina Ave for boards, wax, and beachwear. You can also rent beach gear with your VayKLife credit when staying in a Landmark Vacation Rentals home!
Is there shopping within walking distance of the beach? Yes—Lumina Ave’s Hallelu, Sweetwater, and The Shed are steps from the sand.
Which center has national brands? Mayfaire Town Center offers Lululemon, Anthropologie, Free People, and dozens more.