Get to Know Figure 8 Island

Figure 8 Island is a tranquil barrier island just north of Wrightsville Beach that’s only accessible via boat or by a guarded swing bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway. This is an utterly private community that only allows residents and their guests onto the island. There are no commercial establishments here and the only structure on the island besides the splendid single-family homes is the Figure 8 Island Yacht Club, which serves as a community hub. At the Yacht Club, which has been around since the 1970s, there’s a restaurant serving lunch and dinner, a pool, tennis courts, and weekly games of bridge or mah-jongg, as well as a summer camp for kids. Figure 8 Island is a luxurious, well-kept secret and that’s how residents like it, though thanks to the film studios in Wilmington — just a 30-minute drive away — the island has also long been a favorite retreat for movie stars filming nearby.

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Living in Wilmington

Wilmington is a lovely port city located between the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean, bursting with history and charm. The Wilmington metropolitan area, which comprises New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender Counties, also includes three nearby island beach towns: Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, and Kure Beach. Wilmington has an unusual mix of lifestyles — it’s home to UNC Wilmington, so it’s a college town, but it’s also a beach destination and a major city at the same time. And thanks to its cinematic good looks, Wilmington has long had a thriving film industry, serving as the backdrop to tons of movies and television shows for everything from Dawson’s Creek to Weekend at Bernie’s. Moving to Wilmington can mean living in a country club-style community, a beach retreat on a private island, or in a historic house downtown — all three picks are quintessential Wilmington options, as varied and delightful as the city itself.