North Topsail Beach, NC

Travel Guide

Topsail island offers a lot to the tourist looking for a quieter beach experience. Everything from kayaking, pier fishing, sun bathing, surfing, great seafood, shopping, you know...the normal beach stuff, but topsail is different. Hard to explain, but many people I talk to speak of how they have been coming for decades, and it's they prefer here over any other beach trip destination. New visitors say this place is unique and wonderful. If you want a place to unwind, have a care free vacation, this is your place.
This is the view from the north tip of Topsail. Slowly giving itself back to the sea this part of the island doesn't have a long life to go. To the north is Camp Lejeune, a marine base.
Gorgeous beach with lots of washed up sharks teeth to find!
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A great place to get away and enjoy quiet and idyllic beaches.

Where to stay in North Topsail Beach

sunrise on the beach

Ocean City Beach

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

Ocean City Beach
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

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cape Island and surrounding area, you can visit 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
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 Permuda Island and Moll Island.

Village of Stump Sound
Cape Lookout Lighthouse Core Banks South Carolina Waterfront

Rogers Bay

While there might not be top attractions in Rogers Bay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ashe Island and Sea Haven Beach.

Rogers Bay
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Ocean Ridge

While Ocean Ridge might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Permuda Island and Sea Haven Beach.

Ocean Ridge
Hampton Inn Sneads Ferry North Topsail Beach

Hampton Inn Sneads Ferry North Topsail Beach

2.5 out of 5
1248 Nc Highway 210 Sneads Ferry NC
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The price is ₩183,064 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
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₩201,370 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
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Hampton Inn Sneads Ferry North Topsail Beach
Blue Water Inn & Suites, BW Signature Collection

Blue Water Inn & Suites, BW Signature Collection

2.5 out of 5
1565 Highway 210 Sneads Ferry NC
The price is ₩201,193 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
₩201,193
₩221,311 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
includes taxes & fees
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Popular places to visit

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

North Shore Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Sneads Ferry at North Shore Golf Course. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

North Shore Golf Course

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

Sneads Ferry Marina

Explore the waterfront in Sneads Ferry with a trip to Sneads Ferry Marina. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Sneads Ferry Marina

Permuda Island

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

Permuda Island

Sea Haven Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sea Haven Beach during your trip to Ocean City Beach?

Sea Haven Beach

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Sonja

If you walk the beach on a summer evening you may get to see hatchling sea turtles.

Cities near North Topsail Beach

View of the Santa Monica beach

Surf City

Beautiful sunny morning

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