Wilmington Gift Guide 2025!

50+ Local Experiences, Goodies, Apparel, and Shops!

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Experiences

Feast - Premier Food and Drink Festival

For the foodie in your life! Enjoy food from 70 chefs, try 20 breweries, listen to live music and more. Happening March 24th - 29th.

*25% off Now - 12/24

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Soundside | Cruises, Rentals, Sailing, Fishing

From sunset cruises to learning to sail, Soundside is the perfect gift for people who love being on the water. Or go fly down to the Bahamas this winter to sail with them!

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Bookworm Pottery & Co

Pottery wheel date nights, themed sculpting classes, and handmade gifts!

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Little Olive Co

From crafting ravioli to mastering bruschetta, this premium olive oil & vinegar based company holds weekly cooking classes

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Soul Skin Studio

Holistic, apothecary style facial treatments. Perfect for relaxing and nourishing your body & mind!

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Blackbird Guides

Winter is one of the best times to fish in this area! Captain Cam has his finger on the pulse of where the fish are biting. Join him for inshore, nearshore, or offshore fishing!

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Blacksmith Class

Try your hand at blacksmithing with a hands-on class! Create a custom tool for your home - from fire pokers to dinner bells!

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Wine with Emma

Have a wine lover in your life? Emma is a local sommelier who often hosts events or private tastings!

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Native Salt Cave and Wellness

Salt caves are a relaxing and healing atmosphere, most notably known to help aid resipiratory issues, skin conditions, detoxification and general wellness.

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Shine On Massage

Voted β€˜Wilmington’s Best’ this experienced team of massage therapists has been seeking and destroying tension and knots in the Wilmington area since 2014

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Wilmington Walking Tours

Daytime walking tour or a drinks & history stroll in downtown Wilmington. Perfect for history buffs, wine lovers, and groups!

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Backspin Social

Wilmington’s biggest indoor golf simulator, with a luxurious lounge and cutting-edge technology. You can play games or join a league. The serious golfer can use their tech to learn more about their swing and take that information to their golf pro next time they buy new clubs.

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Don’t forget all of your favorite coffee shops, bars, and restaurants have gift cards!

- Meg 🫢🏻

Universal Gifts (32+ Goodies, Apparel, and more)

Momnt Coffee mug

The physics inspired mug with a grip perfect for large hands, people with arthritis, and more. Made in Supply, NC.

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Kids Making It

Shop pre-made and custom woodworking gifts made by at-risk youth in our area. Every dollar from their creations goes directly to the kids

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Edible Port City Magazine Subscription

Quarterly magazine delivered to your doorstep, featuring local, sustainable, and growing businesses around Port City. This is perfect for foodies who love supporting sustainable businesses.

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Grateful Graze

Decadent, mouthwatering cheese and charcuterie boards that are guaranteed to elevate your next picnic, wine night, or party

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The Rooted One Pottery

Hand-made, small-batch mugs, planters, dinnerware, and decor. Pottery drops sell out quickly, so if you have your eye on something make sure to buy it!

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Wrightsville Beach Scene

Started by Wilmington local, Faith Harris, this beach-inspired and community-driven apparel company donates a portion of every sale to 40cean. Shop women and men’s styles.

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The Saltwater Collection Coffee Table Book

Featuring nearly 200 curated film photographs and hundreds of miles of the Carolina coastline, local photographer Faith Teasley fills it with inspiring travel guides, facts, and more.

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True Blue Butcher Boxes & Kits

Straight from your favorite local butcher, True Blue offers an excellent ready-to-cook dining experience!

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Shelton Metal - Dinnerware and Jewelry

Colby Shelton, inspired by his studies in Italy and a love for the sea, founded Shelton Metal in 2013, crafting unique, sustainable jewelry with raw, minimal designs and often using recycled materials

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Pomona Shrub Co

Handcrafted for cocktails and mocktails. These limited-run artisanal, potent drinks mixers are the perfect way to shake up a new drink!

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Topsail Steamer

Recently featured on Shark Tank, this woman-owned and family-operated local business gives you the easiest steam pot-to-stomach experience in 3 simple steps. (p.s. they also ship!)

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Coastal Carolina Candle Co

Incredible hand-crafted, non-toxic candles. Mindfully made from a story that started with a mom’s son getting diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder. Purchase candles, subscription boxes, car vent clips, and more!

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GERB art

Gerb, Wilmington, NC artist, paints from her home studio, bringing imaginative, feminine, nostalgic works of art to life. Shop prints, original paintings, and more

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Queen Esther’s Teas

Coastal entrepreneur of the year, and featured in countless media, Adrienne creates unique tea blends for all tastes and ailments.

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Paper Daisy Press

Premium stickers, greeting cards, and more. Shop pre-existing design or customize your own.

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hello, love

hello, love is a curated boutique located in the heart of Wilmington, NC that features & uplifts local & fair trade products.

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Nicholas Nichols Knives

Former chef turned highly awarded handcrafted knife maker. Nic creates a high-end tool for the chef in your family!

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Jaws Jewelry Co.

Handcrafted shark tooth jewelry that celebrates the ocean and its creatures, ethically sourced from North Carolina shores.

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Time to Sugar

Natural hair removal - No more harsh chemicals, no more painful waxing, no more razor bumps! Sugaring is gentle on my skin, kind to the environment, and leaves me feeling smooth and confident.

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KB Swim

Started by Wilmington local, Kenzie Bongiorno, creates simple yet daring sustainable swimwear.

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Hello, Wilmington

Kids book written by Amanda Hofmann and beautifully illustrated by Chris Fowler, β€œHello, Wilmington” is a love letter to the city, perfect for children and families seeking adventure.

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Gravity Records

Browse new and pre-loved vinyl, record players, and more at Wilmington’s oldest and favorite record shop!

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Last Stop ILM

Hand curated sneakers, streetwear, and vintage.

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Auggie and Zo

A shipping container boutique located in the blossoming Cargo District. Shop women and mens styles.

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Let it Grow

House plants, plant based products, and plant inspired workshops for the plant lover in your life!

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Hues of Violet

Intentionally sourced clothing and accessories available in-store and online!

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Funny Feet Socks

Local sock company featuring quirky designs and jokes. For every paid sold, they donate a pair to a homeless shelter

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The Plant Outpost

Plants⁣⁣ + other cool stuff but mostly plants ☻ Located in the Cargo District

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Solbello Sunshade

After spending countless days at Wrightsville Beach, Paul decided to re-invent the classic sunshade.

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In Person Shopping

  • hello, love - Home goods, local artisans, and more

  • Edge of Urge - A contemporary boutique featuring trendy fashion and accessories.

  • Bloke Apparel and Supply - A men's clothing store specializing in stylish and functional apparel.

  • Vintage Cellar - A vintage shop offering a curated selection of retro clothing

  • Coast Boutique - A coastal-inspired boutique with a focus on beachwear and lifestyle products.

  • Crafted Outpost - A shop showcasing handcrafted goods from local artisans, including jewelry, pottery, and more.

  • Sweetwater Surf Shop - A surf shop offering a wide range of surfboards, wetsuits, and other surf gear.

  • The Fuzzy Needle - Selling records, books, boards, vintage, and ephemera

  • Hues of Violet - A boutique offering a curated selection of women's clothing, accessories, and home goods.

  • Bazar - Wilmington’s largest vendor market

  • Zia Boutique - A boutique offering a unique selection of clothing, accessories, and home decor.

  • The Art Works - a home, gallery, and shop for 50+ local artists

Thanks for reading! Talk to you again next week πŸ‘‹ - Meg