Surf City is the commercial heart of Topsail Island, offering the perfect blend of beach days, water activities, and family-friendly fun. Stay in the heart of the action with Carolina Stays Vacation Rentals and discover the top things to do in Surf City, NC. Spend your days playing at our uncrowded beaches, splashing around the Atlantic, fishing off the pier, learning about local sea turtles, feasting on coastal Carolina cuisine, exploring the great outdoors, and finding souvenirs at charming boutiques. However you want to spend your vacation time on our island paradise, we offer a memorable destination for your summer beach getaway!
Have Fun at Surf City Beaches
No visit to Surf City is complete without spending time at the beach. Discover dozens of public beach accesses around town and find the perfect spot for swimming, suntanning, and watersports.
Visit the Surf City Ocean Pier and spend an afternoon fishing together. The pier includes a fully stocked tackle shop, fish cleaning stations, and daily fishing passes.
Explore the inland waterways around Topsail Island with Surf City Jet Ski & Watersports. Reserve jet skis, kayaks, or paddle boards and launch from Soundside Park. This park includes a kayak and paddleboard launch, a boardwalk, a fishing pier, a boat ramp, picnic shelters, and a playground.
Discover Family-Friendly Activities
Learn about local sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation at Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Center. Buy tickets for a guided tour and walk through the Sea Turtle Hospital while learning about the Topsail Turtle Project.
Play a round of pirate-themed miniature golf together at Shipwreck Point.
Take the kids to the Touch Tank Aquarium and interact with horseshoe crabs, bamboo sharks, and more.
Check Out the Local Shopping and Dining Scene
Find the perfect gifts at Topsail Island Trading Company, offering sweatshirts, jewelry, accessories, and over 100 flavors of signature fudge. Find even more sweet treats and gifts at Mia’s Marketplace!
Browse one-of-a-kind locally made art at Seacoast Art Gallery, featuring acrylics, watercolors, jewelry, pottery, and stained glass work.
End the day with a delicious dinner at eateries like Daddy Mac’s Beach Grille, Shuckin Shack Oyster Bar, Island Delights, Sears Landing, or Surf City Barbeque.
Book Surf City NC Vacation Rentals
Book your beach getaway with Carolina Stays Vacation Rentals and discover the top things to do in Surf City, NC, near your rental home. Choose from our four-bedroom Best Views in Topsail property or the four-bedroom Waterfront Home. Book your getaway with us today and access the beach steps from your vacation home this summer!
