Crystal Pier - reviews,open hours,photo spots,things to do | WanderBoat AI Trip Planner

Very nice spot to come and relax at Wrightsville Beach. There is usually live music over at Oceanic that you can hear so we definitely enjoy that. The water is gorgeous (especially a couple weeks ago, it literally looked like the Caribbean) BUT it is very busy and hard to get a parking space. A little bit of a walk from road to beach but it is paved most of the way which makes it easier for people that have a hard time walking in sand. There are lifeguards also on each side. BUT people please use common sense and do not try to swim, etc right up under or near the pier! People are actively fishing and that means there is bait and hooks in the water (which, big surprise to some, may cause marine animals you do not want to see to come near, lol) The lifeguards do a great job on keeping their eyes out for those certain people that just don't realize the dangers though, so great job to those guys!!!!! All in all a great place to come....don't forget to bring an umbrella or canopy and waters because that sun is NOT playing!!! The pictures are from Sunday 08/06/2023!

KIMBERLY MCKOYKIMBERLY MCKOY

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The location was wonderful. The food was good. Service was ok. Calamari could have been crisper. Fish tacos was nice. Fresh fish not to much batter. Never got to try the She-crab soup..Server never brought it out. But its ok. He took it off the ticket. They were a little busy. But for the opportunity to sit on the pier for lunch was priceless. Parking at this location is only if you are dinning at the restaurant. Otherwise parking was really hard on Labor day weekend.

NataliaNatalia

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The #1 reason to live in Wilmington, best time to visit is at sunrise or sunset. So worth visiting when you don’t have to pay parking fees. It’s so peaceful, I would go every time I couldn’t sleep or decided to wake up early. The water is my happy place so Wrightsville always help during panic attacks, high anxiety, depressed lows, etc. It’s empty during the obscure hours and the pier is accessible despite the restaurant location. Love this place.

Hannah FollmanHannah Follman

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For the last year I have been visiting this Pier. Its a beautiful launching point to walk north or south and get those miles in. It is a no-fee access Pier. You gotta walk to the the end of the Pier and get that sensation of really being out in the middle of the ocean. Fun tip, there is a cool coffee shop called Sundays right across the street from the Oceanic Restaurant! Grab a cup of coffee and walk over to see the world wake-up.

Irma AlmazanIrma Almazan

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This pier is gorgeous! I’ve been to a ton of piers and it is very wide. It’s got some seating but it could use some more. There’s always people fishing and taking in the beautiful view. I especially like to come here around dusk it’s perfect. I love looking at the ocean and looking down the beach. My son enjoyed it as well. We come to this pier every time we go to the Oceanic it’s one of our favorite spots.

Theresa NovickyTheresa Novicky

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We spent a few minutes after dinner at Oceanic and got a chance to watch the end of the Lifeguards competition on one side of the pier and surfing on the other. We timed it right and got to see the sunset. The pier is free to the public, and you are allowed to fish. Just don't park in the Oceanic lot unless you are eating there, or you will get towed. There is $5/hr public parking less than a block away.

Christopher “C.S.” AlexanderChristopher “C.S.” Alexander

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