Diane’s Island Favorites
Family Fun
I-Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center
302 Tortuga LnFree entertainment, great playground, christmas lights, weekly craft shows, great views.
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Ipharki ye-Soundside
517 Roland AveFree entertainment, great playground, christmas lights, weekly craft shows, great views.
Beautiful clean boats available right at the Surf City bridge. Rates are quite reasonable and the Intracoastal Waterway is just gorgeous. Enjoy a day exploring!
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Surf City Boat Rentals
805 Roland AveBeautiful clean boats available right at the Surf City bridge. Rates are quite reasonable and the Intracoastal Waterway is just gorgeous. Enjoy a day exploring!
What could be more fun than learning to surf in Surf City?!
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Surf City Surf School
107 N Shore DrWhat could be more fun than learning to surf in Surf City?!
We haven’t been but this looks so fun with kids and gets great reviews. Jet us know if you try it!
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EMA Touch Tank Aquarium
106 N Topsail DrWe haven’t been but this looks so fun with kids and gets great reviews. Jet us know if you try it!
Topsail Beach Skating Rink
Food scene
Lots of tasty options nearby if you know where to look!
Amazing baked goods and friendly owners. You must try the jam bars and the caramel sea salt brownies!
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Sugar Island Bakery & Supplies
206 N Topsail DrAmazing baked goods and friendly owners. You must try the jam bars and the caramel sea salt brownies!
Daddy Mac's Beach Grille
108 N Shore DrAmazing views right on the ocean.
Delicious fresh tacos, this is a true local fav. They have a few tables or you can take them to go and eat them on your own oceanfront deck!
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Shaka Taco
107 B N Shore DrDelicious fresh tacos, this is a true local fav. They have a few tables or you can take them to go and eat them on your own oceanfront deck!
Delicious Carolina style BBQ at a reasonable price.
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Surf City Barbeque and Catering
13500 NC-50Delicious Carolina style BBQ at a reasonable price.
SurfDog Bites & Brews
204 N New River DrAmazing dogs and wings!
This is our FAVORITE place for takeaway. The spicy fried shrimp is my fav but my family goes nuts for the smoked wings. And they deliver to the Salty Turtle next door.
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Coastal Wing & Spirits Co.
108 Triton LnThis is our FAVORITE place for takeaway. The spicy fried shrimp is my fav but my family goes nuts for the smoked wings. And they deliver to the Salty Turtle next door.
WOW! This is such a wonderful way to enjoy a dinner with your own oceanfront view and no hassle. Their seafood pots come with everything you need including seasoning and corn/potatoes and are so amazingly delicious. Cannot recommend highly enough!
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Topsail Steamer
302 S Topsail DrWOW! This is such a wonderful way to enjoy a dinner with your own oceanfront view and no hassle. Their seafood pots come with everything you need including seasoning and corn/potatoes and are so amazingly delicious. Cannot recommend highly enough!
You’ll think you are in a chic city cafe but you’re on the water in Topsail. A new fav for lunch!
Diver Surfside Cafe
You’ll think you are in a chic city cafe but you’re on the water in Topsail. A new fav for lunch!
Low Tide Steak House & SandBar
Omg the bourbon bacon burger! And the desserts. Heaven!
Best pizza east of Italy! When there's a wait hang out at the chic wine bar next door.
Margherita Pizza Co
Best pizza east of Italy! When there's a wait hang out at the chic wine bar next door.
Entertainment
Inis Spa
208 N New River DrGreat massages here!
A trip to Surf City would not be complete without a visit to the iconic Trailer Bar. And you can easily walk there from the house. Go thirsty and bring your sense of humor, it’s always a good time.
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The Trailer Bar
1701 N New River DrA trip to Surf City would not be complete without a visit to the iconic Trailer Bar. And you can easily walk there from the house. Go thirsty and bring your sense of humor, it’s always a good time.
Topsail Island Massage
214 North Topsail DriveThey will come to the house to give you a massage and get great reviews!
Shopping
Adorable jewelry, clothing, decor. Great for gifts or yourself
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Bumble Bee Market
330 N New River DrAdorable jewelry, clothing, decor. Great for gifts or yourself
Sandy Toes Boutique
206 N Topsail DrMy favorite boutique on the island
This is our go-to place for outdoor things. They have great clothing and gear. And you can rent kayaks and paddle boards too. Very close to the house!
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Herring's Outdoor Sports
701 N New River DrThis is our go-to place for outdoor things. They have great clothing and gear. And you can rent kayaks and paddle boards too. Very close to the house!
Sightseeing
My favorite place on the island. The most beautiful views are here, walk from the sound to the ocean, go for a dip on the way.
Topsail Beach Sound Side Beach Access Site #1
My favorite place on the island. The most beautiful views are here, walk from the sound to the ocean, go for a dip on the way.
Rent paddle boards or kayaks to take to any of the great spots on the island or put in right behind the shop and be on the inter-coastal waterway in minutes!
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Herring's Outdoor Sports
701 N New River DrRent paddle boards or kayaks to take to any of the great spots on the island or put in right behind the shop and be on the inter-coastal waterway in minutes!