Topsail Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

One of my favorite shots from the trip, and currently my wallpaper.
One of my favorite shots from the trip, and currently my wallpaper.
The Kenneth L Batts park has a new walkway on the island that extends across the marsh and to the intracoastal waterway. It is a perfect place to walk out and see the sunset.
Drone shot over the south end of Topsail Island.
I am truly in love with aerial straight down shots. Every time I take my drone up I see something with new eyes.

Where to stay in Topsail Island

sunrise on the beach

Ocean City Beach

While visiting Ocean City Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Sea Haven Beach and Surf City Beach.

Ocean City Beach
Outer Banks, North Carolina beach panorama. Sky, ocean, beach, and vacation rentals. Horizontal.

Village of Stump Sound

While there might not be top attractions in Village of Stump Sound, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Moll Island and Permuda Island.

Village of Stump Sound
Boats moored in Silver Lake Harbor at sunset, with a pier extending into the calm water, under a gradient evening sky in Ocracoke, North Carolina.

Cape Island

While Cape Island may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like North Topsail Beach and North Shore Golf Course.

Cape Island
Sunset on Bogue Sound with brilliant orange purple red American flag and men in boat

Ocean Sound Village

If you're spending some time in Ocean Sound Village, North Topsail Beach and Surf City Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Ocean Sound Village
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Ocean Ridge

While Ocean Ridge isn't home to many top sights, Sea Haven Beach and Permuda Island are some notable places to visit nearby.

Ocean Ridge
Cape Lookout Lighthouse Core Banks South Carolina Waterfront

Rogers Bay

When in Rogers Bay, you can plan a visit to Ashe Island and Sea Haven Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Rogers Bay
Loggerhead Inn & Suites

Loggerhead Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
622 N New River Dr Holly Ridge NC
Stay at this hotel in Surf City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi and Inis Spa ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (238 reviews)
The staff was so friendly, welcoming, and accommodating. The location was absolutely perfect. Easy to find, easy to access, parking available.

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

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St. Regis by Carolina Retreats

St. Regis by Carolina Retreats

3.5 out of 5
2000 NEW RIVER INLET RD UNIT 1314 Sneads Ferry NC
Stay at this beach condo in North Topsail Beach. Enjoy free parking, a sauna and balconies. Popular attractions Bayshore Marina and Raisin Rock are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
We could see the ocean, but all beach access was restricted from the recent storm that happened a week ago. No one communicated with us regarding the pools and beach access being closed, despite knowing this for the week. Hotels.com gave us the wrong unit number; the property management company wasn’t ...

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

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St. Regis by Carolina Retreats

St. Regis by Carolina Retreats

3.5 out of 5
2000 NEW RIVER INLET RD UNIT 1314 Sneads Ferry NC
Stay at this beach condo in North Topsail Beach. Enjoy free parking, a sauna and balconies. Popular attractions Bayshore Marina and Raisin Rock are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
We could see the ocean, but all beach access was restricted from the recent storm that happened a week ago. No one communicated with us regarding the pools and beach access being closed, despite knowing this for the week. Hotels.com gave us the wrong unit number; the property management company wasn’t ...

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

St. Regis by Carolina Retreats
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Another beautiful sunrise on the coast of North Carolina.

North Topsail Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at North Topsail Beach during your trip to North Topsail Beach? Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

North Topsail Beach
I may have uploaded a few from here. It's because I always love coming here right before sunrise and watching the waves come in. Today it was very calm. I was able to get a very dark mood with the rainclouds in the background.

Surf City Pier

After visiting Surf City Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Surf City. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Surf City Pier
Sunrise at Seaview Pier on North Topsail Island North Carolina.

Seaview Pier

After visiting Seaview Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in North Topsail Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Seaview Pier

Ashe Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ashe Island during your travels in North Topsail Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Ashe Island

Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach

Catch an event at Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach during your trip to Topsail Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach

Sea Turtle Hospital

You can take time to visit Sea Turtle Hospital during your travels to Topsail Beach. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Sea Turtle Hospital

Cities near Topsail Island

Shrimp Boat with Flock of Sea Gulls

Sneads Ferry

View of the Santa Monica beach

Surf City

Beautiful sunny morning

Holly Ridge

hovercrafts on the beach during the Amphibious Bold Alligator Exercise organized by the US Navy and the Marine Corps

Camp Lejeune