Coastal with Elisa

Welcome to Coastal with Elisa! If you love salt air, sunshine, family, and living life well, I’m so glad you’re here.

I live in Wilmington and spend much of my time on Bald Head Island — out on the Intracoastal Waterway and around the beaches that surround us. This channel is simply a look at real coastal life: boating days, fishing mornings, dock sunsets, family dinners, and the little moments that make life by the water so special.

I’m a wife, mom of four grown kids, and grandmother of five. As I step into my 60th year, I feel grounded and grateful for this season. Our kids all live nearby, so time together happens often and naturally. Between all of us, we have eight dogs — including my Mini Goldendoodle — so you’ll definitely see plenty of dog-friendly spots and everyday adventures.

This isn’t curated perfection. It’s just real life, lived well, by the coast. I’d love for you to come along.