Our Local Guidebook
Parks
This park is top notch. It is a bit bigger than the one right by our place, plus it has a fishing/walking pier. Its a wonderful place to take your furry babies for a walk, too! Plenty of Picnic area, plus not right on the road, but right near the water! It Beautiful! Watching the boats go by is fun.
63 locals recommend
Soundside Park
517 Roland AveThis park is top notch. It is a bit bigger than the one right by our place, plus it has a fishing/walking pier. Its a wonderful place to take your furry babies for a walk, too! Plenty of Picnic area, plus not right on the road, but right near the water! It Beautiful! Watching the boats go by is fun.
Aquariums
Small, but packed with so many cool things to explore! The crew there is so educated and loves to share the creatures with guests. It is right on the island, not too far from Carolina Dreamin', and is just super cool local spot to learn about the creatures around us!
24 locals recommend
EMA Touch Tank Aquarium
106 N Topsail DrSmall, but packed with so many cool things to explore! The crew there is so educated and loves to share the creatures with guests. It is right on the island, not too far from Carolina Dreamin', and is just super cool local spot to learn about the creatures around us!
This is about an hour and a half drive away from Carolina Dreamin', but it is a beautiful aquarium.
275 locals recommend
North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
1 Roosevelt BlvdThis is about an hour and a half drive away from Carolina Dreamin', but it is a beautiful aquarium.
This beautiful aquarium is about an hour away from Carolina Dreamin'. Just another beautiful place the North Carolina coast has to offer!
550 locals recommend
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdThis beautiful aquarium is about an hour away from Carolina Dreamin'. Just another beautiful place the North Carolina coast has to offer!
Food scene
This is a really yummy spot, plus, its take out, so more time to enjoy the beach. Call ahead, menu is online, they are usually pretty busy!
15 locals recommend
Fancy Sushi Asian Fusion
124 N New River DrThis is a really yummy spot, plus, its take out, so more time to enjoy the beach. Call ahead, menu is online, they are usually pretty busy!
Topsail Steamer
302 S Topsail DrIs seafood your thing? Check this local gem out!
A big slice of pizza after a long day at the beach? Or, maybe a sub or cheeseburger, either way, call ahead or dine in, and relax, you're on vacation! (Usually pretty busy during the summer season)
15 locals recommend
Michaelangelo's
13460 NC-50A big slice of pizza after a long day at the beach? Or, maybe a sub or cheeseburger, either way, call ahead or dine in, and relax, you're on vacation! (Usually pretty busy during the summer season)
Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar
13460 NC-50Burrito Shak
15489 US-17A burrito bar with a tex-mex feel.
Occasional live music and drink hang out. Indoor/outdoor seating. *no food, just drink and merchandise
88 locals recommend
Salty Turtle Beer Co..
103 Triton LnOccasional live music and drink hang out. Indoor/outdoor seating. *no food, just drink and merchandise
Sightseeing
Topsail Island Trading Company
201 N New River DrBumble Bee Market
330 N New River DrA cute local gift shop, just down the road on the island.
Topsail Escape Room
328A N Topsail DrI mean, why not?! Make memories!
Shipwreck Point Golf
13705 NC-50Local mini golf for the whole family to enjoy!
Across the road from Carolina Dreamin', live music most nights can be heard from our place.
47 locals recommend
The Trailer Bar
1701 N New River DrAcross the road from Carolina Dreamin', live music most nights can be heard from our place.