Dawn’s guidebook
Food scene
where and what to eat
Great, fresh tacos, and right across the street from the beach. Outside seating.
148 locals recommend
Shaka Taco
107 B N Shore DrGreat, fresh tacos, and right across the street from the beach. Outside seating.
Topsail Steamer
302 S Topsail DrIf you want a seafood experience you can share at home!
The cafe mocha is my favorite, and it's a great place for lox and bagels.
25 locals recommend
Napoli Cafe
965 Old Folkstone RdThe cafe mocha is my favorite, and it's a great place for lox and bagels.
Not much on atmosphere, but right on the riverfront -- and fresh seafood.
56 locals recommend
Riverview Cafe
119 Hall Point RdNot much on atmosphere, but right on the riverfront -- and fresh seafood.
Agave Azul Modern Mex & Cantina
1269 State Highway 210off the island but good and fresh Mexican food!
Maine Lobstah Shack
411 Roland Avenuegreat seafood--New England style
Neighborhoods
there are 3 parts to Topsail Island!
The crab sanctuary is at the very Northern tip of North Topsail.
48 locals recommend
North Topsail Beach
The crab sanctuary is at the very Northern tip of North Topsail.
restaurants, sites, stores, and a bridge walk with a great view! make sure to visit the bookstore.
71 locals recommend
Surf City
restaurants, sites, stores, and a bridge walk with a great view! make sure to visit the bookstore.
the southern of island is all that makes this place great families, well as creatives... and shellhunting.
80 locals recommend
Topsail Beach
the southern of island is all that makes this place great families, well as creatives... and shellhunting.
Sightseeing
Lovely place to have a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, and read your favorite book.
24 locals recommend
Quarter Moon Books & Gifts
708 S Anderson BlvdLovely place to have a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, and read your favorite book.
For the most unique bookstore experience, as well as great baked goods, this is the place.
18 locals recommend
Sugar Island Bakery & Supplies
206 N Topsail DrFor the most unique bookstore experience, as well as great baked goods, this is the place.
Shipwreck Point Golf
13705 NC-50fun the whole family
Fun stuff
beach stuff!
Who knew? Roller skating at the beach! Take a ride to the southern end of the island for some fun. There's a little restaurant there, too.
80 locals recommend
Topsail Beach
Who knew? Roller skating at the beach! Take a ride to the southern end of the island for some fun. There's a little restaurant there, too.
Tuck’S Water Shuttle
636 Channel BlvdThis guy gets consistently great reviews!
learn about our favorite residents
124 locals recommend
The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center
302 Tortuga Lnlearn about our favorite residents
you can watch surfers or fishers... or just see the sunrise or sunset from the ocean.
114 locals recommend
Surf City Ocean Pier, Inc.
112 S Shore Dryou can watch surfers or fishers... or just see the sunrise or sunset from the ocean.