Topsail Island/North Topsail/ Surf City

Topsail Island, which lies in the Cape Lookout National Seashore, is a small barrier island off the coast of North Carolina, roughly equidistant between the barrier islands of the Crystal Coast and the beaches of the Cape Fear region. It is 26 miles long, measuring about one-and-a-half miles wide at its widest point. It is located off the southeast North Carolina mainland.

 

Topsail Island is an idyllic place. Along with its thick maritime forests, Topsail Island is also a sanctuary for sea turtles and known for its beautiful beaches. The community of Topsail Island has been highly praised for its laid-back, friendly atmosphere. There's a strong sense of community, with a social atmosphere of events, island traditions, and traditions dear to many residents, including their homes, gardens, and food.

 

Also on Topsail Island are the popular communities of Surf City and North Topsail Beach. Located in the heart of Topsail Island, Surf City offers residents and tourists unique shops, fine restaurants, great fishing, local golf courses, bike riding, kayaking, and miniature golf year round.

 

North Topsail Beach is a quiet, scenic, and prosperous community, and the community itself is very supportive of each other. It is the most well-known of Topsail Island beach communities. It is best known for the numerous dune cacti in the area, top-notch water activities, and a slow, relaxed pace of life. Residents on Topsail Island enjoy an outdoor lifestyle and stunning beach views.

 

• Right on the beach
• Surfing and water activities
• Beautiful beach views
• A slower, relaxed pace of life
• Walkable shops and restaurants

 

Topsail Island has been a place of solitude for centuries. The storm-tide beaches, the white dunes, and soft, white-sand beaches create the perfect backdrop for the people who live there. The residents of Topsail Island prefer to spend their free time outdoors rather than in their homes. They can wake up and go out to the waters without a car or having to make a trip of it. In short, life on Topsail Island is like a vacation from the everyday life of the suburbs.

 

Sears Landing is a casual eatery with a port and dock for sea travelers and an outdoor covered deck. The restaurant serves quality seafood and dishes made from local ingredients. Topsail Steamer is a unique seafood dining experience that offers signature buckets filled with fresh seafood, meat, and veggies that locals can take home to steam and eat. Daddy Mac’s Beach Grille is a premier oceanfront dining option that serves authentic coastal dishes like local seafood, crab cakes, and daily chef specials. JM’s on the Water has a dock for sea travelers, a full bar, and serves locally harvested seafood.

 

The Topsail Island Herb and Garden Fair is an annual event where locals can purchase locally grown herbs, plants, garden products, and hanging baskets. The island communities have many yearly traditions and celebrations, including the Independence Day parade and fireworks. Another celebration around the holidays is the Great Topsail Flotilla and Christmas Market, where locals can watch the water parade floats, visit vendors, and enjoy local food and drink. Many community members also participate in the nearby King Mackerel Tournament.