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Masonboro Island Reserve

Masonboro Island Reserve

Masonboro Island Reserve
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Zpeanut
Washington DC, DC86 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2021
My family enjoyed collecting shells and exploring Masonboro Island Reserve. Not much wildlife save a crab or two, but plenty of shells. It was extremely windy the day we went and felt at least 15 degrees cooler than it was.
Written 4 April 2021
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Christine C
Ridgefield, CT30 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2014 • Friends
We took the Masonboro Island Shuttle with Captain Joe---a beautiful boat ride with a tour thrown in. He was wonderful and gave us suggestions---and accommodated our schedules with pick ups/drop offs. The sand was some of the softest I've ever stepped on. It was like being on our own private island. LOVED it!! Bring water and some food---no bathrooms/or any facilities on the island :)
This is captain joes info:
captainjoe@capefearnaturalist.com
Written 10 September 2014
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Ryan F
Wilmington, NC129 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2015 • Couples
seriously, best kept secret on the east coast. Stay off my island.

I have been going here since I moved here, if you have a boat it is the best place to go to the beach to get away from the crowds. i find many rare seashells and sand dollars galore.
Written 4 May 2015
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1meme2017
Wilmington, NC3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2017 • Couples
The powers that be keep trying to make this wonderful island off limits. The only way to keep it open to the public for FREE is to take care of it! Please, please take everything with you as you leave!
Written 30 August 2017
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Surfer Bob
Wrightsville Beach, NC113 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2013 • Family
This is in my opinion is one of the gems of our area that must be respected and preserved. If you visit keep your dog under control, clean up after them and never leave any trash, please.
Written 14 October 2013
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2Whitakers
Asheville, North Carolina, United States78 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2013 • Couples
We paddled and back over in a wicked wind, but it was worth it. We walked on the beach and saw horseshoe crab (remains), lots of shells and driftwood....and sunglasses, goggles, cooler parts and other unidentifiable debris. I was pretty amazed at how much detritus was on the beach. Lots of boats on the ICW side but the only people we saw beach side were two girls dropped off by a jetski...it was that empty on Thursday afternoon. Avoid immediately before and after major holidays as it is reputed to be a dump after locals go out there and 'celebrate'.
Written 14 June 2013
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Bob P
Closter, NJ149 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2017 • Friends
Wrightsville Beach is an amazing beach but if you want the real beach go across the inlet to Masonboro Island. Better yet beach ir anchor your boat and enjoy just sand ocean and plants. There is nothing here to do but nothing.
Written 10 October 2017
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Mike B
Wilmington, NC113 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2015 • Couples
Just across Masonboro Inlet at the south end of Wrightsville Beach is the Masonboro Island Reserve. The island is only accessible by boat, and is completely uninhabited. If you find a way to make it to the island (my favorite way is by kayak from Wrightsville Beach), you will realize you made it to paradise.
There are no facilities on the island, so make sure you pack water and other necessities, and remember to leave only footprints.
Written 7 July 2015
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Ray S
North Carolina160 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
A fine example of NC barrier island beauty and charm. Salt air and sand framed with a blue sky and a rythmic report of the ocean....truly a beautiful spot.
Written 26 April 2013
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Harry P
Wilmington, NC95 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2016 • Family
Getting there does not guarantee a way home. My only visit was on a 4th of July as part of an emergency medical crew, attending to the needs of the several hundred visitors we were told would be over there. Never had I seen the number of kids with a common goal, to have fun with the idea made famous by Las Vegas "what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas". I guess there were a minimum of 3-4k kids joining in the gala. I suggest if you are considering joining this party, make sure you have a ride BACK to the mainland, as towards the end of the day, friendships seemed to expand past those initially formed.
Written 14 November 2016
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