Besides the beach, these our some of our favorite food & drink spots!
Salty Turtle Beer Company


103 Triton Ln, Surf City, NC 28445
910-803-2019
Local beer with weekly events including food trucks, live music and drink specials
Daddy Mac's
108 N Shore Dr, Surf City, NC
910-328-5577
Daddy Mac’s has been a great place to stop in for lunch during our stays. Don’t forget to order a mudslide!
Shaka Taco
107B N Shore Dr, Surf City, NC 28445
910-616-3118
Sears Landing
806 Roland Ave, Surf City, NC 28445
910-328-1312
Great place for lunch or dinner, located on the intercoastal
Gilligan's


14085 NC-50, Surf City, NC 28445
910-328-4090
If you’re looking for a dive with music and cheap beer this is it. They do not serve food but do allow outside food to be brought in. You may have to “become a member” by giving your info and signing a dollar bill to staple to the wall.
Topsail Steamer
302 S Topsail Dr, Surf City, NC 28445
910-328-2645
Take home, steam, and eat seafood *take home only*
Beach Shop & Grill
701 S Anderson Blvd, Topsail Beach, NC 28445
910-328-6501
A great spot to get breakfast with a gift shop attached
Activities/Shops
Ghost Crabbing


When it gets dark- grab a flashlight, nets, buckets and head out to the beach to find ghost crabs. Let them go at the end and keep these outside of your rental! We know from experience that they are hard to find if they get loose
Topsail Surf And Cycle
714 S Anderson Blvd
910-928-8008
Rent bikes, kayaks, paddleboards and more beach gear
Aquaholics Boat Rentals
412 Roland Ave, Surf City, NC 28445
910-231-1738
Sea Turtle Rescue & Rehab Center
302 Tortuga Ln, Surf City, NC 28445
910-329-0222
Reservations for a guided tour are required at the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue & Rehabilitation Center.
Patio Playground (Putt-Putt)
807 S Anderson Blvd, Topsail Beach, NC 28445
910-616-2814
Mini-golf, ice cream, arcades, and DJ
Topsail Beach Skating Rink
714 South Anderson Blvd, Topsail Beach, NC 28445
Roller skating rink located above the post office.
Missiles & More Museum (Historical Assembly Building)
720 Channel Blvd, Topsail Beach, NC 28445
910-328-8663
Learn all about the history of Topsail Island
Quarter Moon Books & Gifts
708 S Anderson Blvd, Topsail Beach, NC 28445
910-328-4969
A cute gift and book shop that serves coffee and wine
The Gift Basket Of Topsail Island
702 S Anderson Blvd, Topsail Beach, NC 28445
910-328-7111
Our favorite place for Topsail Island ornaments!
BumbleBee Market
330 N New River Dr, Surf City, NC 28445
910-328-2105
Gift shop
Soundside Park
517 Roland Ave, Surf City, NC 28445
Park located next to the Surf City bridge. It has a playground, fishing pier, picnic shelters and viewing decks
Jolly Roger Pier
803 Ocean Blvd, Topsail Beach, NC 28445
910-328-4616
Fish or just walk out to the end to see the view! If you are not staying at the Jolly Roger Inn it is a few dollars to gain access.