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Your Visitor’s Guide to the Best of Topsail Island



We’re preparing for the best year ever here on Topsail Island! If you haven’t planned your North Carolina beach vacation yet, this post will help you get started. We’re giving you a quick preview of the best of Topsail NC in 2023 with the highlights of what to expect around our Topsail towns, on our Topsail beaches, and what you need to know about our fabulous Topsail Island rentals. Best of all, it’s all in one place—right here— and easy to view at a glance.

Let’s begin, shall we?

Best Annual Topsail NC Events

Topsail Island and the greater Topsail NC area has fun, family-friendly events all year long. This is not a comprehensive list but it’s a great start on planning your Topsail beach vacation fun. We love our local festivities, activities and special events—and you will too!

(Event dates are accurate at the time of this blog post but are subject to change. It’s always best to confirm on the event site by following the links provided.) 

January 1: Dolphin Dip in Surf City

March: Surf City Business Expo

April: Easter Egg Hunt at Soundside Park in Surf City

Memorial Day-Labor Day: Movies in the Park at Soundside Park

Memorial Day-Labor Day: Summer Concert Series at Soundside Park

July 3: Independence Day Fireworks & Celebration in Surf City

July: Ocean City Jazz Festival North Topsail Beach

August: Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival

September: Topsail Island Jeep Week

October: Autumn with Topsail

November: NC Spot Festival in Hampstead

November: Surf City Christmas Tree Lighting

November: Topsail Beach Christmas Tree Lighting

You can find more annual events as they are added to our Topsail event calendar here.

Best Local Topsail Attractions

Family-friendly fun abounds on Topsail Island all year long. Here are a few of our favorite things to do while you’re here. Be sure to check with each Topsail attraction for their seasonal availability and hours of operation.

Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue & Rehabilitation Center

Missiles and More Museum

Topsail Beach Skating Rink

Shipwreck Point Miniature Golf

Patio Playground

Soundside Park

Seaview Pier

Surf City Ocean Pier

Jolly Roger Pier

Find more information about our favorite things to do on Topsail Island here.

Best Topsail Island Rentals

Access Realty has Topsail Island rentals to suit your every need and desire with the amenities that matter most to you. We also make it incredibly easy to find what you’re looking for with our vacation rental search options. Of course you can select available rentals by date and availability, but you can also narrow down your search in various other ways. Here are some of the most popular ways to search Topsail vacation rentals on Access Realty’s site.

Search Topsail Rentals By Location:

North Topsail Beach

Surf City

Topsail Beach

Oceanfront/Oceanside

Soundfront

Search Topsail Rentals By Popular Amenities:

Wedding Friendly

Large Group Rentals

Interactive Floor Plans

Pet Friendly

Pool Access

Elevator Access

Hot Tub Access

Boat Access

Linens Included

Search Topsail Rentals By Community:

Queen’s Grant

St. Regis Resort

Summer Winds Townhomes

Surf Condos

Turtle Cove

Villa Capriani

Village of Stump Sound

Okay, so now that you have an overview of all things Topsail Island, it’s time to plan your next visit. We hope this helps you get started. We’re also here to answer any questions you may have. Hope to see you soon!