Kim's Guidebook
Food scene
We have some great locally owned restaurants in and around the island! Please support our business owners!
Sears Landing
806 Roland AveBeautiful view on the water. Try the cornbread!
Daddy Mac's Beach Grille
108 N Shore DrShaka Taco
107 B N Shore DrBurrito Shak
15489 US-17JM’s on the Water
602 Roland AveGreat view on the water. Crab dip is great.
Max's Pizza
602 Roland AveBest pizza on the island
Beach Shop & Grill
701 S Anderson BlvdGallagher's Sports Bar & Grill
614 N New River DrWalk to this great local favorite.
Rick's is a fun place to grab a drink and watch a game or have a meal with your family! I love the ceasar salmon salad!!
71 locals recommend
Rick's Restaurant & Sports Bar
510 Petes WyRick's is a fun place to grab a drink and watch a game or have a meal with your family! I love the ceasar salmon salad!!
Splash by the Sea
790 New River Inlet RdDate Night Restaurant!!
Surf City Line
2112 North New River DriveOne of the newer taco restaurants on the island!
Riverview Cafe
119 Hall Point RdGreat local seafood!
New York Corner Deli
206 N Topsail DrFabulous for Breakfast and lunch!
Random but their fries are soooo good!!! Heck everything I've had is good!
12 locals recommend
Smoky Tony's Bbq
511 US-17Random but their fries are soooo good!!! Heck everything I've had is good!
Agave Azul Modern Mex & Cantina
1269 State Highway 210Taco Tuesday at the beach? Why Not?
Breakfast
Delicious made in-house donuts
The Daily Grind Surf City
114 N Topsail DrDelicious made in-house donuts
Fractured Prune
303 S Topsail DrYUM
Sawmill Grill
15919 US-17One of the few places to grab a great breakfast!
Burney's Sweets & More
14542 US Hwy 17THE BEST CROISSANTS EVER!!!!!
The Bagel Bakery
16865 Highway 17Delicious NY Bagels!
Sight Seeing
Fun things to do
Herring's Outdoor Sports
701 N New River DrRent a kayak, bike, paddle board
The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center
302 Tortuga LnSurf City Ocean Pier, Inc.
112 S Shore DrMake sure you take a family pic under the pier!!!
The tip of the island. So relaxing! Take a walk up the beach and you will find thousands of crabs living their best life. Parking is tricky but worth the drive.
17 locals recommend
Serenity Point
The tip of the island. So relaxing! Take a walk up the beach and you will find thousands of crabs living their best life. Parking is tricky but worth the drive.
Nightlife
A must for the adults who like to have fun
The Trailer Bar
1701 N New River DrA must for adults who want to have fun
unWINEd Wine Bar and Beer
114 North Topsail DriveTopsail Escape Room
328A N Topsail DrSalty Turtle Beer Co..
103 Triton LnShopping
Mermaid Cove - Surf City
2761 State Hwy 210Mia's Marketplace
14061 North Carolina 50Coral Cottage Boutiques
North Carolina 50Topsail Island Trading Company
201 N New River DrBumble Bee Market
330 N New River DrAfter a day in the sun your skin will need some of this stuff. Locally made right here on the Island.
6 locals recommend
Carolina Shores Natural Soap
208 N New River DrAfter a day in the sun your skin will need some of this stuff. Locally made right here on the Island.
Topsail Island Trading Company
201 N New River DrBest souvenir shop on the island!
What to do with the kids!
A fun place to take the kids and play! Check out local events that are held here!
63 locals recommend
Soundside Park
517 Roland AveA fun place to take the kids and play! Check out local events that are held here!
Surf City Surf School
107 N Shore DrWant to learn to surf?
What beach trip would be complete without a round of mini golf??
46 locals recommend
Shipwreck Point Golf
13705 NC-50What beach trip would be complete without a round of mini golf??
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Instacart
Instacart is a dream during the crazy summer months. Publix, Food Lion, CVS and Lowes foods! Make a grocery list and have it delivered to your door. It’s so worth it.