Guidebook for Surf City
Food Scene
This is a nice night out! They dont take reservations but do offer a fantastic bar to wait at
54 locals recommend
Beach Shop & Grill
701 S Anderson BlvdThis is a nice night out! They dont take reservations but do offer a fantastic bar to wait at
Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 7 days a week. Great view of the ICWW
93 locals recommend
Sears Landing
806 Roland AveOpen for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 7 days a week. Great view of the ICWW
Daddy Mac's Beach Grille
108 N Shore DrOnly oceanfront dining on the island
Camino Real Mexican Restaurant
13460 NC-50Your spot for Mexican
Shuckin' Shack
6 N Lake Park BlvdFun sports bar style
Drinks & Nightlife
Quarter Moon Books & Gifts
708 S Anderson BlvdGreat selection of wine, beer and live music!
Fun mix of locals, marines and tourists! Outdoor bar in the back. Corn hole boards, darts.
Brass Pelican
2112 N New River DrFun mix of locals, marines and tourists! Outdoor bar in the back. Corn hole boards, darts.
The Trailer Bar
1701 N New River DrIt doesnt get more local than this place!
Gilligans
14085 North Carolina 50Another local haunt. Dollar beer Mondays
Parks & Nature
This is the largest Sea Turtle hospital on the East Coast
124 locals recommend
The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center
302 Tortuga LnThis is the largest Sea Turtle hospital on the East Coast
Arts & Culture
Cameron Art Museum
3201 S 17th StLearn about the missile towers that line the beaches of Topsail Island as well as the Pirates that used to cruise our waters
32 locals recommend
Missiles and More Museum
720 Channel BlvdLearn about the missile towers that line the beaches of Topsail Island as well as the Pirates that used to cruise our waters
Essentials
Food Lion
13601 NC-50Food Lion is open 24/7 during the summer season
pricier than the big box stores but you wont have to leave the island
114 locals recommend
Surf City Ocean Pier, Inc.
112 S Shore Drpricier than the big box stores but you wont have to leave the island
Harris Teeter
203 Alston BlvdBest produce
Getting Around
Rocky the owner is super cool! They will deliver your bikes to the house
29 locals recommend
50 South Surf Shop
306 S Topsail DrRocky the owner is super cool! They will deliver your bikes to the house
Entertainment & Activities
Cody is the owner and an awesome dude! Him and his crew will get you up and catching waves in no time!
31 locals recommend
Surf City Surf School
107 N Shore DrCody is the owner and an awesome dude! Him and his crew will get you up and catching waves in no time!