PINK PENGUIN STUDIOS

Journal · October 25, 2025

Where to take photos on Wrightsville Beach?

Glad you're here!


Most places on Wrightsville aren't named. For example, I call the grassy areas, The Marsh on Beach Access 2. The sound on Greensboro St, The sound...There's no name for them on Google maps but they are nonetheless, good spots to get photos taken.


What makes them good? I would say that the vibes there are pretty spot on hahah. As a photographer of 13 years, with Pink Penguin Studios, I definitely think I have a good judgement on what looks good on the photos and what doesn't. You really have to trust the process on this.


As for the hotels, you need to get permission to shoot there(I'll do that for you.)


Here are my favorite places to take photos on Wrightsville Beach.


  1. The Marsh
  2. Beach Access 2
  3. South End
  4. Johnnie Mercers Pier
  5. The Jetty at the South End of Wrightsville
  6. Crystal Pier(get permission here)
  7. Trailborn Surf & South(get permission here)
  8. Very North End of the Island
  9. The Sound(end of Greensboro St.)
  10. Holiday Inn - Wrightsville Beach(get permission here)

The Marsh

Beach Access 2

South End

Johnnie Mercers Pier

The Jetty

Crystal Pier

Trailborn surf and sound

North Most End of the Island

THe Sound

Places to get photos outside of Wrightsville beach


Here are some places that is very noteworthy.


  1. Wrightsville Beach Park
  2. Blue Waterfront Grill(get permission here)
  3. Airlie Marina(love the swing here)
  4. The Dock on The Bridge Tender(I don't think you need permission here, always good to check)

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