Beach and Beach Town - View this location on map 'In the alternately ramshackle, down-home and upscale town of Wrightsville Beach, start the day with a seafood omelet ($7.95) at the Causeway Café (910-256-3730) and a trip to the Redix Department Store (120 Causeway Drive, 910-256-2201), which sells everything from Tommy Bahama clothes, local art and cheesy sculptures to bait, beer and windsocks. Then enjoy the ocean at the wide south end of Wrightsville Beach. The surfers crossing the boating channel are going to Masonboro Island. If you're curious about it, rent a kayak through the Salt Marsh Kayak Company (222 Old Causeway Drive, 910-509-2989) and paddle out to see for yourself.'' New York Times 114 Causeway Drive, Wilmington, NC Shopping, Active, Kids

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