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Topsail Island, Surf City

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The peaceful stretches of sand on Topsail Island attract beach lovers and nesting sea turtles. Only two bridges offer access to the island, so you can enjoy the quiet here. According to legend, pirates used the island as a place to hide and then attack passing cargo ships. Some claim that Blackbeard buried treasure here. If you go searching for gold, you might find loggerhead turtle eggs instead. These precious eggs are protected by the island's Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. At North Topsail Beach, Topsail Beach, and Surf City you'll find activity rentals, restaurants, and lodging options. Put Topsail Island into our Surf City trip planner to see other points of interest to visit during your vacation in Surf City.
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Topsail Island reviews

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  • Ward Realty is the worst property management company we have ever known. The people are money hungry and don't care about their customers at all. The houses are not cleaned properly. Never rent a... 
    Ward Realty is the worst property management company we have ever known. The people are money hungry and don't care about their customers at all. The houses are not cleaned properly. Never rent a...  more »
  • This island is busy, but the beaches are great and you might not see a dozen people in a day on the beach. 
    This island is busy, but the beaches are great and you might not see a dozen people in a day on the beach.  more »
  • Topsail Island is very pretty. We enjoyed the off-season quietness but our very expensive rental was the worst we’ve ever rented and we have rented dozens of places! First of all, it was extremely... 
    Topsail Island is very pretty. We enjoyed the off-season quietness but our very expensive rental was the worst we’ve ever rented and we have rented dozens of places! First of all, it was extremely...  more »
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  • I went down to topsail island to take photos for my business RedSky Images Photography. I love it there! It’s a great place to visit and a great place to photograph! I recommend everyone take a trip here at least once!
  • South Topsail Island is a great getaway from the hustle bustle of life. Beach is nice, only a couple hotels, couple of restaurants. Breezeway Inn is clean, easy walk to the beach, restaurant is good.
  • This is a beautiful beach. One of our last trips to see My late Great Aunt Lila Ingram in North Carolina, we visited Topsail Beach after church. The beach is peaceful and serene.
  • Visit Topsail 🐠🐟 Breathtaking views from the pier with beautiful soft sand beaches that are less crowded ⛱☀️ A great spot to surf 🏄‍♀️ and swim between the waves 🌊 among all the fishies 🐠. There are plenty of restaurants, coffee and ice cream 🍦 shops around the area. There’s a $1.00 entrance fee to the pier unless you’re fishing 🎣 ($10.00) Parking was easy to find when we visited. We had an epic 🤙🏼 time here!
  • I don't want to share this beautiful place.its a five in my heart but I'm rating it a one so it retains it's charm. It's lovely and mostly quiet except for the occasional military aircraft. Gorgeous beaches. North topsail is where you want to be to literally get away from it all. No nearby stores. Surf City is about 20 min down the island.

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