Shanty guidebook
Food scene
Riverview Cafe
119 Hall Point RdLocal landmark with all the fried seafood you can imagine.
Napoli Cafe
965 Old Folkstone RdMy favorite coffee shop that has amazing salads and sandwiches.
Long waits at times during the summer season but great variety menu and sometimes live music.
71 locals recommend
Rick's Restaurant & Sports Bar
510 Petes WyLong waits at times during the summer season but great variety menu and sometimes live music.
A beautiful drive down the island of surf city is well worth the amazing tacos. They have outside seating located close to the beach.
148 locals recommend
Shaka Taco
107 B N Shore DrA beautiful drive down the island of surf city is well worth the amazing tacos. They have outside seating located close to the beach.
Denny's
2020 NC-172Looking for quick meal stop into dennys for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Fractured Prune
303 S Topsail DrHomemade donuts, if you have a sweet tooth stop in here!
New York Corner Deli
206 N Topsail DrGreat lunch place to grab great sandwiches on the island.
Baked Pizza Company
100 NC-172Take out, delivery and dine in available.
Things to do
If you are looking for a fishing spot check out surf city pier.
114 locals recommend
Surf City Ocean Pier, Inc.
112 S Shore DrIf you are looking for a fishing spot check out surf city pier.
Seaview Pier
124 Fishing Pier LnJolly Roger Pier
803 Ocean BlvdSurf City Jet Ski Rentals
512 Roland AveRents some jump skis and explore the local waters.
Topsail Boat Rental
518 N New River DrTake the family out on a boat ride, rent your own here.
Surf City Surf School
107 N Shore DrTake some surf classes while you are here.
North Topsail Surf and Paddle
4021 Island DrTake some local surf classes here.
Book a nourishment session to experience a relaxing and therapeutic massage right next door to your air bnb!
Angelic Elrod Massage and bodywork
1961 North Carolina 172Book a nourishment session to experience a relaxing and therapeutic massage right next door to your air bnb!
Shopping
Food Lion
965 Old Folkstone RdThe closest grocery store in town!
Shark Attack
1295 State Hwy 210For all your beach needs!
Tsunami Surf Shop
13523 NC-50Good quality beach gear found here.
medical
CVS
1309 State Hwy 210Closest pharmacy in town.
Med First Primary & Urgent Care
200 Cape Fear CirClosest urgent care location.
Local Seafood houses
Sneads ferry is a fishing village while you are here make sure to stop in and grab some fresh seafood to cook at home the way you like!
Shrimp loves make sure to stop in to one of our local shrimp house for fresh seafood.
6 locals recommend
Mitchell Seafood
235 Wheeler Creek RdShrimp loves make sure to stop in to one of our local shrimp house for fresh seafood.
Davis Seafood Inc
155 Davis LnLocal seafood spot.
Midgett & Son's Crab Company
2427 Pine StLooking for some crab?
Grant's Oyster House
1142 Old Folkstone RdGrab some oysters!
City advice
Don't miss
Topsail Island
Beautiful beaches!
What to pack
Bring your bathing suits and flip flops
local attire is laid back due to beach town vibes.