Just a mile away from Wilmington, and Wrightsville Beach, Figure Eight Island is dotted with pristine beaches whose sparkling blue waters are superb for surfing, diving, kayaking, snorkeling, and sailing. Here you can take long strolls, collect beautiful seashells, catch a few rays and admire the spectacular vista of sunrise and sunset. Figure Eight Island is a bird watcher’s paradise. Surrounded by the natural vegetation, it is home to an incredible variety of residents and migratory birds all through the year. Golf aficionados can enjoy their tee time at the challenging golf courses, which can be easily reached from vacation rentals Figure Eight Island NC and homes. Other activities that you can enjoy in this scenic island include beach combing, jogging, biking, crabbing, tennis, and much more.
Figure Eight Island being a completely "non-commercialized" island retreat has nothing much to offer to shopping enthusiasts and gourmets except some souvenir shops and fine eateries that are limited to Figure Eight Island vacation homes , and house rentals. However it is very close to the upscale stores, and fine restaurants, which can be found on the mainland across the Figure Eight Island Bridge. For some lavish dining affair and extravagant shopping spree, you can also drive down to Wilmington where you can find numerous plush dining and shopping establishments dishing out a whole list of exotic cuisines.