Trailborn Surf & Sound
Unwind or wind up for some adventure at our newly reimagined and renovated beach resort. Take surf lessons, go island hopping, and set sail. Then recharge with fresh, local seafood at La Duna Paradiso and Bar Duna, or relax poolside with bites and cocktails. The water, and plenty else, is just right.
La Duna Paradiso & Bar Duna
Beachfront Lounging
Excursions, Lessons, & Gear Rentals
Beachside Pool & Blockade Surf Bar
Your Stay at Trailborn Surf & Sound
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La Duna Paradiso + Bar Duna
Our new coastal Italian restaurant and bar with indoor and outdoor seating.
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Blockade Surf Bar
Enjoy imaginative cocktails and tasty bites served poolside.
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Hit the Beach
Catch waves, go for a swim, walk and explore, or just settle in with a beach umbrella and chairs.
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Beachside Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, & Fitness Center
Take a break from the ocean at our pool and cabanas. Plus you can turn up with a workout or wind down with the hot tub (currently closed) and sauna.
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Explore the Sound
Kayak, paddle board or hop on a sunset boat ride, sailing trip, or island cruise. Plus Soundside Beach is the perfect place to take in the sunset.
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The Great Lawn
Our Great Lawn and gardens feature firepits, hammocks, morning yoga, and a sunrise ritual.
Explore Our Rooms
Adventure Time
Explore the surf,
the sound, and
everywhere else
Offers & Packages
Mornings by the Shore
Enjoy daily breakfast for two at La Duna Paradiso before heading down to the beach for a day of fun in the sun!
The Trailborn Experience
Make the most of a two night getaway! Enjoy $150 dining credit, surfboard rental, 1-day cabana rental, & a sunset harbor cruise – everything’s included!
Weekday Waves
Stay Sunday-Thursday and get a $25 credit to fill up your beach bag with goods at our grab-and-go market, which features everything from branded merch to beach snacks to frisbees to swimsuits.
Dining
Food and drink,
day or night
Menus that celebrate coastal Italian dining with the best of North Carolina’s local seafood, from bucatini carbonara to our fresh market fish for two. Indoor and outdoor are seating available.
Bar Duna greets guests from the lobby with imaginative cocktails and a streamlined bar menu featuring small bites and entrées, plus to-go coffee and bites in the morning.
Take a break poolside at Blockade Surf Bar with cocktails, craft beers, and casual bites plus live music on select days.
Island Hopper Cruise
Explore the uninhabited islands around Wrightsville Beach on this 2-hour adventure cruise.
Explore the uninhabited islands around Wrightsville Beach on this 2-hour adventure cruise.
Morning Yoga
Join a certified instructor on our surfside lawn (sunrise room during winter) for an energizing morning yoga practice.
Join a certified instructor on our surfside lawn (sunrise room during winter) for an energizing morning yoga practice.
Beach Cruisers
Reserve a couple of our beach cruisers bike to explore the area, and check out our digital Field Guide for our favorite spots around.
Reserve a couple of our beach cruisers bike to explore the area, and check out our digital Field Guide for our favorite spots around.
Cocktail Sail
Hop aboard a 44' Lagoon catamaran. Fully equipped with air conditioning, a sound system, and comfortable seating. Enjoy a Caribbean-inspired cocktail while you cruise our local waterways and watch the sunset.
Hop aboard a 44' Lagoon catamaran. Fully equipped with air conditioning, a sound system, and comfortable seating. Enjoy a Caribbean-inspired cocktail while you cruise our local waterways and watch the sunset.
Surf Lessons
Hit the waves with our expert instructors from NC Surf Adventures. Classes are open to all levels.
Hit the waves with our expert instructors from NC Surf Adventures. Classes are open to all levels.
In-Room Massage
Enjoy a spa experience from the comfort of your room. Enhance your stay by adding a 60 or 90-minute massage to your vacation.
Enjoy a spa experience from the comfort of your room. Enhance your stay by adding a 60 or 90-minute massage to your vacation.
Sunset Harbor Cruise
Hop aboard the Carolina Runner, a 40' pontoon boat, and join us for a relaxing and scenic 1.5-hour cruise where you have a front-row seat to the best views of Wrightsville Beach.
Hop aboard the Carolina Runner, a 40' pontoon boat, and join us for a relaxing and scenic 1.5-hour cruise where you have a front-row seat to the best views of Wrightsville Beach.
Where you can find us
Wrightsville Beach, NC
34.21° N
77.793°W
Let Us Be Your Guide
Our Field Guide is your trusted companion for experiencing the best of Trailborn: Surf & Sound. Go surf the Atlantic Ocean waves, take a scenic kayak ride around the sound, enjoy a Harbor Sunset cruise, or indulge in some delicious local seafood. Experience all the things that make Wrightsville the North Carolina Coast’s favorite beach town.
The Great Lawn
On-Site Programming
Intracoastal Access
The Great Lawn
On-Site Programming
Intracoastal Access
Our Trailborn Locations
Check out where we are today and where we're headed. We’re always expanding and exploring new destinations.
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