Surf City Guide

Erin
Surf City Guide

Food scene

The Peak Tap Room is a favorite amongst locals! It is a bar with pizza, but family-friendly during the day. You can load your pizza with as many toppings as you like, at the same price. They are brick oven pizzas, so if you don't want "dark spots" just ask for it to be blonde! The pizzas take about 40 minutes, so call your order in ahead if you will be in a hurry.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Peak Tap Room
205 Roland Ave
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Peak Tap Room is a favorite amongst locals! It is a bar with pizza, but family-friendly during the day. You can load your pizza with as many toppings as you like, at the same price. They are brick oven pizzas, so if you don't want "dark spots" just ask for it to be blonde! The pizzas take about 40 minutes, so call your order in ahead if you will be in a hurry.
You cannot find a better place to eat on the beach! We like to have brunch here on Sundays - but get there early to get a seat on the balcony overlooking the pier.
120 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Daddy Mac's Beach Grille
108 N Shore Dr
120 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
You cannot find a better place to eat on the beach! We like to have brunch here on Sundays - but get there early to get a seat on the balcony overlooking the pier.
Just a 1 mile walk from the house, great food, and AMAZING decks to dine at!
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Surf City Line
2112 North New River Drive
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Just a 1 mile walk from the house, great food, and AMAZING decks to dine at!
Currently our only local brewery - great beer and atmosphere!
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Salty Turtle Beer Co..
103 Triton Ln
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Currently our only local brewery - great beer and atmosphere!
Hand-dipped and delicious! Very busy in the summer - but so worth the wait!
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Fractured Prune
303 S Topsail Dr
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hand-dipped and delicious! Very busy in the summer - but so worth the wait!
This is a local favorite, and less than a mile walk from the house.
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The Trailer Bar
1701 N New River Dr
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This is a local favorite, and less than a mile walk from the house.

Book Before You Come

There are a few things on the island that you must make reservations for! You will want to do that before you get here so that you don't miss out!
Surf City is a Loggerhead Sea Turtle Sanctuary and this Rescue and Rehab Center is world-renowned for its work rescuing sea turtles of all species. They are only open for tours during peak seasons and require advanced tickets. In 2021, they sold out several weeks in advance.
124 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro de Rescate y Rehabilitación de Tortugas Marinas Karen Beasley
302 Tortuga Ln
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Surf City is a Loggerhead Sea Turtle Sanctuary and this Rescue and Rehab Center is world-renowned for its work rescuing sea turtles of all species. They are only open for tours during peak seasons and require advanced tickets. In 2021, they sold out several weeks in advance.
When the family is in town, we always book with Captain Nelson. He is helpful and knowledgeable about the fish available in the area.
Topsail Fishing Charters
720 Channel Blvd
When the family is in town, we always book with Captain Nelson. He is helpful and knowledgeable about the fish available in the area.
Rent anything to make your beach vacation more "beachy" - bikes - surfboards - paddleboards - sun umbrellas - beach games - etc They will even deliver to the house! *We do have beach chairs available for you to use, so you will not need to bring or rent those.*
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50 South Surf Shop
306 S Topsail Dr
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rent anything to make your beach vacation more "beachy" - bikes - surfboards - paddleboards - sun umbrellas - beach games - etc They will even deliver to the house! *We do have beach chairs available for you to use, so you will not need to bring or rent those.*
We provide bath and bed linens, so you will need to either bring or rent beach towels. Sweet Dreams has beach towels and tons of other things to rent helping you keep your packing to a minimum.
Sweet Dreams Linens & Rentals, Inc.
51 J H Batts Rd
We provide bath and bed linens, so you will need to either bring or rent beach towels. Sweet Dreams has beach towels and tons of other things to rent helping you keep your packing to a minimum.
This massage company will come out to the house! You can get a massage on the upper balcony or in the large open space in the master bedroom. It's a perfect way to fully relax on your beach vacation!
Topsail Island Massage
214 North Topsail Drive
This massage company will come out to the house! You can get a massage on the upper balcony or in the large open space in the master bedroom. It's a perfect way to fully relax on your beach vacation!

Gift Shops

Super cute gifts and clothing options
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Bumble Bee Market
330 N New River Dr
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Super cute gifts and clothing options
Handmade soaps and such. Amazing scents! My favorite is Salty Air - smells just like the beach air to me!
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Carolina Shores Natural Soap
208 N New River Dr
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Handmade soaps and such. Amazing scents! My favorite is Salty Air - smells just like the beach air to me!
You will be shocked when you go in to find so many great gift ideas in this shop! The old-fashioned candy shop in the back is a must-visit for families, too!
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mia's Marketplace
14061 North Carolina 50
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
You will be shocked when you go in to find so many great gift ideas in this shop! The old-fashioned candy shop in the back is a must-visit for families, too!

Great for Kids

1955 all Original Putt-Putt course with ice cream, DJ, family arcade for all ages, surrey and bike rentals, and movie rentals. Something for everyone! Can get crowded during summer months, especially in the evenings for ice cream!
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Patio Playground - the Putt-Putt
807 S Anderson Blvd
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1955 all Original Putt-Putt course with ice cream, DJ, family arcade for all ages, surrey and bike rentals, and movie rentals. Something for everyone! Can get crowded during summer months, especially in the evenings for ice cream!
The aquarium is filled with information, ocean friends, smiling faces, fun, conservation education, and more! The touch tank adventure includes a fossil dig, shark station with real Megalodon teeth, microscopes, touch tanks, and more, including THE Tad Cooper and stingrays! Check out the feeding schedules/dissections online!
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
EMA Touch Tank Aquarium
106 N Topsail Dr
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The aquarium is filled with information, ocean friends, smiling faces, fun, conservation education, and more! The touch tank adventure includes a fossil dig, shark station with real Megalodon teeth, microscopes, touch tanks, and more, including THE Tad Cooper and stingrays! Check out the feeding schedules/dissections online!