Day Trips to Wilmington & Beaches

Day Trips to Wilmington & Beaches

Discover the coast with ease on our Day Trips to Wilmington & Beaches — a full-day adventure from Fuquay-Varina to the shores of Wrightsville Beach or Carolina Beach (or downtown Wilmington, if you prefer a little local flavor). Sit back, relax, and let us handle the driving: you board in Fuquay at 8:00 AM, and by 10:00 AM you’ll be stepping off the shuttle in Wilmington at the historic USS North Carolina Battleship. From there, you’ll transfer to a smaller shuttle that delivers you right to the beach entrances.

Want sand and surf? Choose between:

Wrightsville Beach — arrive around 10:20 AM and enjoy soft sand, surf, and sunshine until pickup at 4:30 PM.

Carolina Beach — arrive around 10:30 AM, perfect for boardwalk strolls, beach relax time, and ocean breezes.

Prefer a little city instead of sea and sand? Stay in downtown Wilmington and explore — shops, museums, waterfront views — with optional water taxi or rideshare for a seamless return.

We make it easy: no need to bring bulky beach gear or worry about parking — just bring yourself (and a bag that fits in your seat). Optional beach-chair or umbrella rentals are also available via trusted vendors at the time of booking.

Return shuttle leaves Wilmington promptly at 5:30 PM, getting you back to Fuquay-Varina by around 7:30 PM — giving you a full day of coastal fun with none of the hassle. All this for just $65 per seat, round-trip.

Whether it’s a sunny beach day, a chill seaside stroll, or a taste of Wilmington’s waterfront charm — our Day Trips offer a simple, affordable escape that feels like a mini-vacation.

No large coolers, beach chairs/umbrellas, bicycles, or oversized items.

Bags allowed if they fit in the rider’s seat area.

All trips depart from Fuquay-Varina, NC, with pick-up/return at the South Park Community Center (tentative; final details listed per event).