Topsail Island Area Guidebook
Food scene
Local favorite, within walking distance, fresh local seafood, family atmosphere. Very popular, and the bar has first come, first serve seating. Great lunch specials M-F, 11-3, and homemade pies.
56 locals recommend
Riverview Cafe
119 Hall Point RdLocal favorite, within walking distance, fresh local seafood, family atmosphere. Very popular, and the bar has first come, first serve seating. Great lunch specials M-F, 11-3, and homemade pies.
Baked Pizza Company
100 NC-172Great pizza, subs, pasta and salads, casual atmosphere.
Wonderful menu, daily drink specials, nightly entertainment.
71 locals recommend
Rick's Restaurant & Sports Bar
510 Petes WyWonderful menu, daily drink specials, nightly entertainment.
New York style pizzas, pastas, subs & chicken wings. Great family dining, lunch specials available.
13 locals recommend
Denoia's Pizzeria
1038 State Highway 210New York style pizzas, pastas, subs & chicken wings. Great family dining, lunch specials available.
Cafe & Deli serving Subs, Ice Cream, Coffee, Sandwiches, and Breakfast All Day.
25 locals recommend
Napoli Cafe
965 Old Folkstone RdCafe & Deli serving Subs, Ice Cream, Coffee, Sandwiches, and Breakfast All Day.
Coffee, Fresh Bagels, Breakfast Sandwiches, Luncheon Sandwiches with Boars Head meat.
18 locals recommend
Minervini's New York Bagel Co
1016-212 Old Folkstone RdCoffee, Fresh Bagels, Breakfast Sandwiches, Luncheon Sandwiches with Boars Head meat.
Agave Azul Modern Mex & Cantina
1269 State Highway 210Modern Mex food and superb Margaritas.
Located oceanfront at Villa Capriani in North Topsail Beach. Great atmosphere and excellent menu.
53 locals recommend
Splash by the Sea
790 New River Inlet RdLocated oceanfront at Villa Capriani in North Topsail Beach. Great atmosphere and excellent menu.
Shaka Taco
107 B N Shore DrBest tacos on the Island. Also a very short walk to the beach.
Daddy Mac's Beach Grille
108 N Shore DrOcean front views. Great brunch and salads.
Fun atmosphere. Family friendly and pet friendly. Live entertainment in the evenings. Ice Cream, Sandwiches, Pizza, and Small Plate items.
32 locals recommend
unWINEd Wine Bar and Beer
114 North Topsail DriveFun atmosphere. Family friendly and pet friendly. Live entertainment in the evenings. Ice Cream, Sandwiches, Pizza, and Small Plate items.
Amazing burgers and wings. Good selection of Beer and Alcohol.
23 locals recommend
Coastal Wing & Spirits Co.
108 Triton LnAmazing burgers and wings. Good selection of Beer and Alcohol.
Local favorite. Family friendly, food trucks during the spring and summer, great beer, in walking distance to Coastal Wings and Spirits.
88 locals recommend
Salty Turtle Beer Co..
103 Triton LnLocal favorite. Family friendly, food trucks during the spring and summer, great beer, in walking distance to Coastal Wings and Spirits.
Cutest coffee shop in Sneads Ferry. Drive Through and walk in service but has seating outside if you want to sit and have a coffee. Friendly workers and amazing coffee.
11 locals recommend
Coffee Haven
113 Bradshaw DriveCutest coffee shop in Sneads Ferry. Drive Through and walk in service but has seating outside if you want to sit and have a coffee. Friendly workers and amazing coffee.
If you are looking for an Instagram worthy spot look no further than Diver Surfside Cafe. They serve breakfast, acacia bowls, coffee, smoothies, and much more.
16 locals recommend
Diver Surfside Cafe
809 Roland AvenueIf you are looking for an Instagram worthy spot look no further than Diver Surfside Cafe. They serve breakfast, acacia bowls, coffee, smoothies, and much more.
Sundial Coffee serves a variety of expertly crafted coffees, from rich espressos to creamy lattes. They also offer a selection of teas, smoothies, and refreshing iced drinks. Indulge in their fresh pastries, muffins, and cookies, baked daily.
8 locals recommend
Sundial Coffee and Tea
104 Ocean HwySundial Coffee serves a variety of expertly crafted coffees, from rich espressos to creamy lattes. They also offer a selection of teas, smoothies, and refreshing iced drinks. Indulge in their fresh pastries, muffins, and cookies, baked daily.
Located right behind Ricks. Friendly atmosphere and close by. Go enjoy an amazing burger at Ricks and walk on over to Topsail Brewing.
Topsail Island Brewing
Located right behind Ricks. Friendly atmosphere and close by. Go enjoy an amazing burger at Ricks and walk on over to Topsail Brewing.
City/town information
Jacksonville
19.7 Miles from Sneads Ferry.
42.8 Miles from Sneads Ferry. Downtown Wilmington has many shops, restaurants, and bars to visit.
207 locals recommend
Wilmington
42.8 Miles from Sneads Ferry. Downtown Wilmington has many shops, restaurants, and bars to visit.
Sightseeing
Sneads Ferry Boating Access
310 Fulcher Landing RdPublic boat access.
Historic WWII ship. Family friendly, Tours, and Open everyday.
435 locals recommend
Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NEHistoric WWII ship. Family friendly, Tours, and Open everyday.
Local Sea Turtle rescue and rehabilitation center. Available for tours.
124 locals recommend
The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center
302 Tortuga LnLocal Sea Turtle rescue and rehabilitation center. Available for tours.
Turkey Creek Boat Access Area
619 Turkey Point RoadLocal boat access.
Cape Fear Museum of History and Science
814 Market StNorth Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdTopsail Escape Room
328A N Topsail DrCity advice
Don't miss
Beach parking on North Topsail, Topsail and Surf City.
Enforced 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day, year-round.
Visitors MUST download the SurfCAST by Otto app to pay for their parking permit. It's available on Apple and Android devices.
Enforcement personnel will scan license plates at each lot multiple times per day and issue a $50 fine to those who have not paid.
On-street parking is no longer permitted. Those parked in the right-of-way will receive a citation and fine.
PARKING RATES
Standard Lots:
Hourly - $ 5.00
Daily - $25.00
Weekly - $100.00
Annual - $250.00
4X4 Drive On Lot:
Daily - $25.00
Weekly - $100.00
Annual - $250.00