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Figure-Eight-Island
is unique. It's a tranquil, private oceanfront island community, located just minutes from Wilmington and just north of Wrightsville Beach. To reach Figure Eight Island, you cross a private bridge onto the 1,300-acre, highly restricted island of just 441 homes (and no condos.) You won't find huge hotels or shopping centers here, and little traffic or tourists. What you will find are miles of white sandy beach and sparkling blue waters - a completely "non-commercialized" island retreat that has become a hideaway for celebrities and politicians, such as former Vice President Al Gore. The community includes a yacht club, marina, tennis courts and boat ramp, and a guard will let you on the island only if someone on the island, such as a friend or real estate agent, has okayed it. The island offers ideal conditions for swimming, shelling, birdwatching, quiets walks along the beach, kayaking, windsurfing, biking, tennis and golf. If you get a yearning for more excitement and nightlife, just cross the bridge to Wilmington or visit nearby Wrightsville Beach.
Surrounding areas: Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina (5.3 mi), Wilmington, North Carolina (11.9 mi), Carolina Beach, North Carolina (18.4 mi), Topsail Island, North Carolina (20.7 mi), Kure Beach, North Carolina (21.1 mi), North Topsail Beach, North Carolina (23.3 mi), Southport, North Carolina (28.9 mi)
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Figure Eight Island Vacation Rentals
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Figure Eight Island Hotels and Resorts
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| Holiday Inn Sun Spree Resort | 1706 N Lumina Ave | Wrightsville Beach, NC | 4.3 mi. | (910) 256-2231 | | Waterway Lodge | 7246 Wrightsville Ave | Wilmington, NC | 5.4 mi. | (800) 677-3771 | | Hampton Inn & Suites-landfall Park | 1989 Eastwood Rd | Wilmington, NC | 5.5 mi. | (910) 256-9600 | | Residence Inn By Marriott Landfall | 1200 Culbreth Dr | Wilmington, NC | 5.5 mi. | (800) 331-3131 | | Suburban Extended Stay Hotel | 245 Eastwood Rd | Wilmington, NC | 7.2 mi. | (910) 793-1920 | | Innkeeper Wilmington | 5345 W Market St | Wilmington, NC | 7.5 mi. | (910) 799-4292 | | Fairfield Inn By Marriott | 306 S College Rd | Wilmington, NC | 7.7 mi. | (910) 392-6767 | | Mainstay Suites | 5229 Market St | Wilmington, NC | 7.8 mi. | (910) 392-1741 | | Sleep Inn | 5225 Market St | Wilmington, NC | 7.8 mi. | (910) 313-6665 | | Hampton Inn - Midtown | 5107 Market St | Wilmington, NC | 8.0 mi. | (910) 395-5045 | | Wingate Inn-wilmington | 5126 Market St | Wilmington, NC | 8.0 mi. | (910) 395-7011 | | Days Inn-market ST | 5040 Market St | Wilmington, NC | 8.1 mi. | (910) 799-6300 | | Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel | 5032 Market St | Wilmington, NC | 8.2 mi. | (910) 392-1101 | | Holiday Inn-wilmington | 4903 Market St | Wilmington, NC | 8.3 mi. | (910) 799-1440 | | Quality Inn | 4926 Market St | Wilmington, NC | 8.3 mi. | (910) 791-8850 | | Ramada Inn & Conference CTR | 5001 Market St | Wilmington, NC | 8.3 mi. | (910) 799-1730 | | Comfort Suites Of Wilmington | 4721 Market St | Wilmington, NC | 8.4 mi. | (910) 793-9300 | | El-berta Motor Inn | 4505 Market St | Wilmington, NC | 8.6 mi. | (910) 799-1214 | | Mill Creek Apartments | 414 Mill Creek Court | Wilmington, NC | 8.8 mi. | (910) 799-7655 | | Breezway Motel | Cor & Barbs & Channel Blvd | Topsail Beach, NC | 9.1 mi. | (919) 328-7751 | | Ho Jo Express Inn | 3901 Market St | Wilmington, NC | 9.1 mi. | (910) 343-1727 | | Super 8 Motel-wilmington | 3604 Market St | Wilmington, NC | 9.3 mi. | (910) 343-9778 | | Breezeway Motel | 636 Channel Blvd | Topsail Beach, NC | 9.4 mi. | (910) 328-7751 | | Econolodge | 2929 Market St | Wilmington, NC | 9.6 mi. | (910) 763-3318 | | Best Western Carolinian | 2916 Market St | Wilmington, NC | 9.7 mi. | (910) 763-4653 | | Motel 6 | 2828 Market St | Wilmington, NC | 9.8 mi. | (910) 762-0120 | | The Keys @ 17th Street | 4129 Hearthside Dr | Wilmington, NC | 11.3 mi. | (910) 350-1133 | | Hampton Inn Medical Park | 2320 South 17th St | Wilmington, NC | 11.4 mi. | (910) 796-8881 | | Anderson Guest House | 520 Orange St | Wilmington, NC | 11.7 mi. | (910) 343-8128 | | Courtyard By Marriott Wilmington | 151 Van Campen Blvd | Wilmington, NC | 11.9 mi. | (800) 321-2211 | | Extended Stay America | 4929 New Ctr Dr | Wilmington, NC | 11.9 mi. | (910) 793-4508 | | Hilton Garden Inn Wilmington At Mayfaire Town Center | 6745 Rock Spring Rd | Wilmington, NC | 11.9 mi. | (910) 509-4046 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 160 Van Campen Blvd | Wilmington, NC | 11.9 mi. | (910) 392-3227 | | Inn At ST Thomas Court | 101 S Second St | Wilmington, NC | 11.9 mi. | (910) 343-1800 | | Jameson Inn - Wlimington | 5102 Dunlea Court | Wilmington, NC | 11.9 mi. | (910) 452-5660 | | Coast Line Inn | 503 Nutt St | Wilmington, NC | 12.0 mi. | (910) 763-2800 | | Wilmington Hilton | 301 N Water St | Wilmington, NC | 12.0 mi. | (910) 763-5900 | | Amerihost Inn & Suites-Wilmington | 5600 Carolina Beach Rd | Wilmington, NC | 12.9 mi. | (910) 796-0770 | | Microtel Inn & Suites | 907 N Lake Park Blvd | Carolina Beach, NC | 18.1 mi. | (910) 458-1300 | | Shipwreck Lodge | 412 Carolina BCH Ave N | Carolina Beach, NC | 18.4 mi. | (910) 458-5557 |
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Figure Eight Island Weather & Climate
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The Gulf Stream helps moderate North Carolina temperatures, especially along the immediate coast. Coastal fronts are common during the winter months and can bring warmer than expected temperatures to the inland coastal areas. However, at times a cold front passes between the Gulf Stream and the North Carolina coast, and the meeting of the two opposing currents sometimes causes rough weather. Summer air temperatures along the immediate coastline are lower than those even a few miles inland. Tropical hurricanes come close enough to influence the weather about twice in an average year. About once every 10 years, these storms strike a part of the State with sufficient force to do damage. Summer precipitation is the most variable, occurring mostly with thunderstorms. Daily showers are not uncommon, but neither are periods of one to two weeks without rain. Autumn is the driest season.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
56°F |
35°F |
4.52 in. |
48°F |
| February |
59°F |
37°F |
3.66 in. |
48°F |
| March |
66°F |
43°F |
4.22 in. |
53°F |
| April |
74°F |
51°F |
2.94 in. |
63°F |
| May |
80°F |
59°F |
4.40 in. |
73°F |
| June |
86°F |
67°F |
5.36 in. |
77°F |
| July |
89°F |
72°F |
7.62 in. |
81°F |
| August |
88°F |
71°F |
7.31 in. |
81°F |
| September |
84°F |
65°F |
6.79 in. |
77°F |
| October |
75°F |
53°F |
3.21 in. |
72°F |
| November |
67°F |
45°F |
3.26 in. |
60°F |
| December |
59°F |
38°F |
3.78 in. |
53°F |
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Figure Eight Island Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Wilmington International airport (ILM) located about 9 miles west of Figure Eight Island in Wilmington, North Carolina, the Albert J Ellis airport (OAJ) located approximately 39 miles north of Figure Eight Island in Jacksonville, North Carolina, the Duplin County airport (DPL) located roughly 52 miles north of Figure Eight Island in Kenansville, North Carolina, the Craven County Regional airport (EWN) located around 68 miles northeast of Figure Eight Island in New Bern, North Carolina, and finally Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (ISO) located about 73 miles north of Figure Eight Island in Kinston, North Carolina.
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Figure Eight Island Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Jubilee Park | Carolina Beach | NC | 18.4 mi. | | | Myrtle Beach Grand Prix | North Myrtle Beach | SC | 62.2 mi. | | | Windy Hill Watterboggan Park | North Myrtle Beach | SC | 62.2 mi. | | | Family Kingdom Amusement Park | Myrtle Beach | SC | 76.9 mi. | | | Gay Dolphin Park | Myrtle Beach | SC | 76.9 mi. | | | Myrtle Beach Pavilion | Myrtle Beach | SC | 76.9 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Myrtle Waves Water Park | Myrtle Beach | SC | 76.9 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Belvedere Plantation Golf & Country Club | Hampstead | NC | 6.5 mi. | | | Castle Bay Country Club | Hampstead | NC | 6.5 mi. | | | Olde Point Golf Course | Hampstead | NC | 6.5 mi. | | | Topsail Greens Golf & Country Club | Hampstead | NC | 6.5 mi. | | | Beau Rivage Resort & Golf Club | Wilmington | NC | 10.2 mi. | | | Cape Golf & Racquet Club | Wilmington | NC | 10.2 mi. | | | Duck Haven Golf Club | Wilmington | NC | 10.2 mi. | | | Echo Farms Golf & Country Club | Wilmington | NC | 10.2 mi. | | | Inland Greens Golf Course | Wilmington | NC | 10.2 mi. | | | Porters Neck Plantation & Country Club | Wilmington | NC | 10.2 mi. | | | Porters Neck Plantation & Country Club | Wilmington | NC | 10.2 mi. | | | Wilmington Municipal Golf Course | Wilmington | NC | 10.2 mi. | | | Magnolia Greens Golf Plantation | Leland | NC | 17.0 mi. | | | Buccaneer Country Club | Burgaw | NC | 21.8 mi. | | | Olde Fort Golf Course | Winnabow | NC | 21.8 mi. | | | Lakes Country Club | Boiling Spring Lakes | NC | 24.6 mi. | | | Carolina National Golf Club | Bolivia | NC | 27.0 mi. | | | Riegelwood Country Club | Riegelwood | NC | 27.5 mi. | | | North Shore Country Club | Sneads Ferry | NC | 27.9 mi. | | | Bald Head Island Country Club | Southport | NC | 28.7 mi. | | | Founders Club at St James | Southport | NC | 28.7 mi. | | | Members Club at St James Plantation | Southport | NC | 28.7 mi. | | | Players Club at St James Plantation | Southport | NC | 28.7 mi. | |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher | Kure Beach | NC | 21.1 mi. | | | North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores | Atlantic Beach | NC | 64.3 mi. | | | Brookgreen Gardens | Pawleys Island | SC | 98.0 mi. | |
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