National Geographic magazine has named Wrightsville Beach among the “World’s 20 Best Surf Towns,” noting a great surf town is the nearly magical sum of consistent waves, inviting accommodations, friendly locals, fun nightlife, delicious food, and plenty of activities should the ocean go flat. For Wrightsville Beach, the magazine notes it’s best for ” The whole family can enjoy Wrightsville’s trademark mix of sleepy southern beach town and growing metropolis. Think catfish with caviar or barbecue with Beaujolais.”