Cody’s guidebook
Food scene
The best tacos around, and right in the heart of Surf City. Shaka Taco is the place to go for a true Topsail Island atmosphere. All outdoor dining under a covered porch or on their patio which are both lit up at night with string lights and fans to cool you off after long days on the beach. Menu changes with their "local catch" fish tacos. My personal favorite is the chicken taco.
148 locals recommend
Shaka Taco
107 B N Shore DrThe best tacos around, and right in the heart of Surf City. Shaka Taco is the place to go for a true Topsail Island atmosphere. All outdoor dining under a covered porch or on their patio which are both lit up at night with string lights and fans to cool you off after long days on the beach. Menu changes with their "local catch" fish tacos. My personal favorite is the chicken taco.
Looking for a romantic evening overlooking the ocean? Or even a night out with the family? Head to Daddy Macs which is right on the ocean in Surf City. The seating on the porch offers unbeatable views of the Surf City Pier and Atlantic Ocean. Just a tip, but in the summer i would plan on a bit of a wait so head there early and grab a cold drink while you wait.
120 locals recommend
Daddy Mac's Beach Grille
108 N Shore DrLooking for a romantic evening overlooking the ocean? Or even a night out with the family? Head to Daddy Macs which is right on the ocean in Surf City. The seating on the porch offers unbeatable views of the Surf City Pier and Atlantic Ocean. Just a tip, but in the summer i would plan on a bit of a wait so head there early and grab a cold drink while you wait.
Don't feel like leaving the campground but also not wanting to cook? Try out Beach Bums located at the entrance to the campground. With plenty of great food options, all you need to decide is "dine in or carry out".
16 locals recommend
Beach Bums Grill & Bar
4021 Island DrDon't feel like leaving the campground but also not wanting to cook? Try out Beach Bums located at the entrance to the campground. With plenty of great food options, all you need to decide is "dine in or carry out".
Adventure
You know you've always wanted to try it! Get on board with Surf City Surf School and learn how to surf. A great way to make your trip to the beach extra memorable. As a former surf instructor at the Surf School, I can assure you that age doesn't matter if that's what you're thinking. I taught people from ages 3 to 79! Yes 79. Located in Surf City
31 locals recommend
Surf City Surf School
107 N Shore DrYou know you've always wanted to try it! Get on board with Surf City Surf School and learn how to surf. A great way to make your trip to the beach extra memorable. As a former surf instructor at the Surf School, I can assure you that age doesn't matter if that's what you're thinking. I taught people from ages 3 to 79! Yes 79. Located in Surf City
Need a day away from the beach? Hit the links at one of the finest golf courses around. Only a 5 minute drive from the campground
29 locals recommend
North Shore Golf
101 N Shore DrNeed a day away from the beach? Hit the links at one of the finest golf courses around. Only a 5 minute drive from the campground
Sightseeing
A must see after arriving to Topsail. Such great work being done by these wonderful people.
124 locals recommend
The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center
302 Tortuga LnA must see after arriving to Topsail. Such great work being done by these wonderful people.
A great place for a walk after enjoying one of the many restaurants or bars in Surf City.
63 locals recommend
Soundside Park
517 Roland AveA great place for a walk after enjoying one of the many restaurants or bars in Surf City.