insider info - north topsail island
Topsail Island is a 26-mile long barrier island located between Wilmington NC (35 miles south) and Jacksonville NC (20 miles north).
There are three towns on Topsail Island:
Surf City (middle) est. 1948
Topsail Beach (southern) est. 1963
North Topsail Beach (northern) est. 1990
Two bridges access the island. A swing bridge in Surf City, and a high-rise bridge that connects North Topsail Beach to the mainland (Sneads Ferry area).
There is a single major north/south road running the entire length of the island for around 21.5 miles, with side streets to the ocean and/or to the Intracoastal Waterway. There is also a road that parallels the major north/south road on wider areas of the island.
Directions: Click here for directions to the house
Airports:
There are three towns on Topsail Island:
Surf City (middle) est. 1948
Topsail Beach (southern) est. 1963
North Topsail Beach (northern) est. 1990
Two bridges access the island. A swing bridge in Surf City, and a high-rise bridge that connects North Topsail Beach to the mainland (Sneads Ferry area).
There is a single major north/south road running the entire length of the island for around 21.5 miles, with side streets to the ocean and/or to the Intracoastal Waterway. There is also a road that parallels the major north/south road on wider areas of the island.
Directions: Click here for directions to the house
Airports:
- ILM - 51 minutes - Wilmington, NC
- OAJ - 40 minutes - Jacksonville, NC
- ISO - 1 hr 21 min - Kinston, NC - Allegiant Air
- RDU - 2 hr 28 min - Raleigh, NC - by interstate I-40
- MYR - 2 hr 14 min - Myrtle Beach, SC
- CLT - 4 hr 21 min - Charlotte, NC - major international hub
local rentals
Topsail Sunsational Rentals
Rentals including Baby equipment (baby gate, beach wagon, bedrail, full-size crib, high chair, jogger, monitors, swings, car seat), Beach/Recreation (beach lounger, beach umbrella, beach wagon, boogie board horseshoes, ice cream maker, wooden beach chairs), dog crates, smoothie/sno-cone makers, etc
214 North Topsail Drive #A
Surf City, NC 28445
910-328-6088
www.topsailsunsationalrentals.com
Rentals including Baby equipment (baby gate, beach wagon, bedrail, full-size crib, high chair, jogger, monitors, swings, car seat), Beach/Recreation (beach lounger, beach umbrella, beach wagon, boogie board horseshoes, ice cream maker, wooden beach chairs), dog crates, smoothie/sno-cone makers, etc
214 North Topsail Drive #A
Surf City, NC 28445
910-328-6088
www.topsailsunsationalrentals.com
Sweet Dreams Linens
Rentals including Charcoal Grills, Gass Grills, Picnic Tables, etc. 27 J.H. Batts Road Unit "C" Surf City, NC 28445 910-328-5312 www.sweetdreamslinen.com |
Me and Mom Rentals
Rentals including Baby & Safety Items, Beach & Household, Linens & Towels 1000 Watts Landing Road Hampstead, NC 28443 910-470-5506 www.meandmomrentals.com |
golf courses
North Shore Country Club
101 North Shore Drive Sneads Ferry, NC 28460 (910) 327-2410 or (800) 828-5035 www.northshorecountryclub.com Topsail Greens Golf Club
1040 Topsail Greens Dr Hampstead, NC 28443 (910) 270-2883 www.topsailgreensgolf.com Rock Creek Golf & Country Club
308 Country Club Blvd Jacksonville, NC 28540 (910) 324-5151 www.golfatrockcreek.com |
Belvedere Golf & Country Club
2368 Country Club Dr Hampstead, NC 28443 (910) 270-2703 www.belvederecc.com Olde Point Golf & Country Club
513 Country Club Dr Hampstead, NC 28443 (910) 270-2403 www.oldepointgolf.com |
sports and recreation
Herring's Outdoor Sports (Water Sport Rentals)
701 N New River Drive Surf City, NC 28445 910-328-3291 www.herringsoutdoorsports.com Wilmington Ice House Skating facility
7201 Ogden Business Lane Wilmington, NC 28411 910-686-1987 www.wilmingtonice.com |
Desperado Horse Farm & Trail Rides
7214 NC Highway 210 Rocky Point, NC 28457 910-617-3563 desperadohorsefarm.com Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
5320 Oleander Drive Wilmington, NC 28403 910-791-0666 www.junglerapids.com |
boating & charters
High-rise Bridge Boat Ramp
Shrimp Lady Lane North Topsail Beach, NC 28460 |
Soundside Park Boat Ramp
517 Roland Ave Surf City, NC 28445 Paradise Landing Marina
318 Fulcher Landing Road Sneads Ferry, NC 28460 910-327-2114 Sea Haven Marina & RV's
148 Old Ferry Road Sneads Ferry, NC 28460 910-327-0844 main 252-426-4037 dockmaster www.seahavenmarina.com |
Fishing Piers
Seaview Pier
124 Fishing Pier Lane North Topsail Beach, NC 28460 910-328-3172 www.seaviewfishingpier.com |
parks
Attractions & Shopping
Cape Fear Museum
of History and Science 814 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28401 910-798-4350 www.capefearmuseum.com Wilmington Railroad Museum
501 Nutt Street Wilmington, NC 28401 910-763-2634 wilmingtonrailroadmuseum.org |
Historic Wilmington
www.capefearcoast.com Missiles and More Museum
720 Channel Boulevard Topsail Beach, NC 28445 910-329-4446 missilesandmoremuseum.org |
movie theatres & performing arts
Mayfaire 16 Cinemas
900 Town Center Drive Wilmington, NC 28405 910-256-1857 office 910-256-0556 showtimes Fandango Info |
catering | personal Chef
All services include (1) Customized Menus, (2) Grocery Shopping, (3) In-Home Meal Preparation, and (4) Cleanup. Lori can handle any in-home event that you may have for you and your guests. All Eaton At Home personal chefs carry liability insurance and are all certified personal chefs.
Weather & tides
Weather: Check out the current weather.
Tides: The closest tide location is 'New River Inlet'. View a tide chart (very nicely formatted for printing). Or, here is another tide chart.
Tides: The closest tide location is 'New River Inlet'. View a tide chart (very nicely formatted for printing). Or, here is another tide chart.
Local Emergency & service numbers
Emergency: 911
Police: 910-328-0042
Fire: 910-328-2200
Rescue: 910-328-1400
Police: 910-328-0042
Fire: 910-328-2200
Rescue: 910-328-1400