Sarah & Stephen
Things To Do
The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center
A great place to learn about Topsail Island and loggerhead turtles! Did you know loggerhead turtles come back to the same spot to nest year after year and the nesting place is passed down generation to generation by the elder female turtles? Topsail is a turtle sanctuary.
Missiles and More Museum
Not long after the end of WWII, from 1946 to 1948, the United States began a program testing rockets to be used in modern jet propulsion, spacecraft, and missiles. The program, “Operation Bumblebee” was named because, like the missiles of the time, bumblebees should not be able to fly. Back then Topsail Island was a barren barrier island without homes, stores, or even roads. In March of 1947, the military research team built a number of structures to house the experimental project and provide a test platform. The Navy built a launchpad, a control tower, a rocket assembly building, and eight photographic towers used to track and study the flights of the rockets.
Topsail Island Trading Company
Great for souvenirs and FUDGE
Burry Chocolates
Chocolate. Covered. Pineapple. Need we say more?
Breezeway Restaurant
Best hushpuppies on the island!
Daddy Mac's Beach Grille
Outdoor seating overlooking the beach if you'd like. Good seafood! Sarah recommends the Captain Loco mixed (adult) beverage!
HOT DIGGITY DOGZ
Best veggie dogs ever! Also, lots of unique beef dogs too!
Shaka Taco Surf City
Steve says "it's in the prime location and they have tacos!"
Trailer Bar
It's a chill bar and they usually have live music at night.
Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar
Outdoor bar that looks over the ocean
Low Tide Steakhouse & SandBar
Great menu for seafood and steaks!
Celtic Creamery Surf City
Family owned and run with homemade ice cream!
The Daily Grind Surf City
Great for iced coffee, hot coffee, and smoothies in the morning! The cinnamon rolls are a must!
Serenity Point
A great place to watch the sun set. It is a beach, so expect to get sandy but it is worth the view!