Surf City, NC Road Trips
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Trip Routes
2
Longest Drive
251.7 mi
Maine, NC
Quickest Drive
4h 44m
Winston-Salem, NC
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Surf City, NC at a Glance
Founded
1949
Elevation
21 ft
Area
10 mi²
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Traveler Guide to Surf City, NC
Topsail Beach is a city in Pender County, on the North Carolina Coastal Plain. Topsail Island is halfway between Wilmington and Jacksonville, NC (about 25 miles from either city). Topsail Island consists of three island towns: Surf City, Topsail Beach, and North Topsail Beach.
Missiles and More Museum, 720 Channel Blvd, ☏ +1 910 329-4446. Located within the Assembly Building in Topsail Beach and is operated under the auspices of the Historical Society of Topsail Island. Museum Hours: Apr-mid Oct - M Tu Th-Sa 2-4PM. Closed W and Su. Other times by appointment. Nov-March - Visitation by appointment only, including group tours. Arrangements for visits may be made by calling the Chamber of Commerce. Admission is free; donations accepted. The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center, 822 Carolina Ave. Visiting hours: every day except W & Su 2-4PM.
First and foremost, enjoy the beautiful white sandy beaches and the blue ocean waters. Topsail Island is known as a fisherman's paradise because of its rocky ocean floors. Visit here all year around, because each season brings something special to your vacation needs.
Rentals are a popular lodging option. Jolly Roger Inn and Pier, 803 Ocean Blvd, ☏ +1 910 328-4616. Sea Vista Motel, 1521 Ocean Blvd, toll-free: +1-800-732-8478, [email protected]. Opened on July 4, 1980. Open from 8AM - 8PM. Loggerhead Inn, PO Box 2748; 622 N. New River Dr. Surf City, ☏ +1 910 328-3691, toll-free: +1-800-543-6079 (reservations), [email protected]. Founded in 1960 under the name "The Silver Sand's" motel, ownership and name changed in 1994. Office hours: Su-Th 9AM – 9PM, F Sa 9AM-10PM. Rental age is 21, check in time is 3PM, and check out time is 11AM. Also has a pool which opens on May 15 and closes on October 1.
Most visitors come by car. Holly Ridge Airport (for small aircraft), ☏ +1 910 329-4751. Albert J. Ellis Airport, Jacksonville, ☏ +1 910 324-3001. Wilmington International Airport, Wilmington, ☏ +1 910 341-4125.
You'll need a car to get to the island of course, and most probably to get around during your stay. There is a well maintained bicycle path that runs from Surf City to the southern end of the island.
Travel tips adapted from Topsail Beach on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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