Surf City Mermaid Picks
Family Fun
Shipwreck Point Golf
13705 NC-50Sign up for surf lessons! Rentals available: Surf boards, paddle boards, kayaks, and bikes!
8 locals recommend
On Shore Surf Shop
405 Roland AveSign up for surf lessons! Rentals available: Surf boards, paddle boards, kayaks, and bikes!
Head to sound side park for the kids to play on the playground! Fishing and boat ramps. Live music and movies hosted here throughout the summer.
63 locals recommend
Soundside Park
517 Roland AveHead to sound side park for the kids to play on the playground! Fishing and boat ramps. Live music and movies hosted here throughout the summer.
Grab some ice cream and walk the pier or bring your rod and go fishing!
114 locals recommend
Surf City Ocean Pier, Inc.
112 S Shore DrGrab some ice cream and walk the pier or bring your rod and go fishing!
Rent a kayak and drop right into the inlet behind Herring’s. Great family day fun!
29 locals recommend
Herring's Outdoor Sports
701 N New River DrRent a kayak and drop right into the inlet behind Herring’s. Great family day fun!
The aquarium is filled with information, ocean friends. smiling faces, fun, conservation education and more! The touch tank adventure starts with a fossil dig followed by a shark station with real ancient teeth, digital microscopes, touch tanks and more, including a full reptile room and stingrays!
24 locals recommend
EMA Touch Tank Aquarium
106 N Topsail DrThe aquarium is filled with information, ocean friends. smiling faces, fun, conservation education and more! The touch tank adventure starts with a fossil dig followed by a shark station with real ancient teeth, digital microscopes, touch tanks and more, including a full reptile room and stingrays!
Food scene
Fantastic food with water view. Worth the wait. Have a drink in the rocking chairs on the back deck while you wait!
93 locals recommend
Sears Landing
806 Roland AveFantastic food with water view. Worth the wait. Have a drink in the rocking chairs on the back deck while you wait!
Shaka Taco
107 B N Shore DrGreat spot across from the beach near the surf city pier!
Daddy Mac's Beach Grille
108 N Shore DrBeachfront restaurant just across the bridge!
Camino Real Mexican Restaurant
13460 NC-50Great Mexican food within walking distance!
Burrito Shak
15489 US-17Delicious and fresh tacos/burritos within walking distance!
Island Delights
316 N New River DrA must visit for an old fashion diner ice cream treat!
Traditional eastern NC bbq just steps away from the condo.
24 locals recommend
Surf City Barbeque and Catering
13500 NC-50Traditional eastern NC bbq just steps away from the condo.
A local favorite, don’t judge a book by its cover! Fun atmosphere and good food. 😉
31 locals recommend
Crab Pot
508 Roland AveA local favorite, don’t judge a book by its cover! Fun atmosphere and good food. 😉
2 minute walk from the condo. Great oysters and fun atmosphere.
52 locals recommend
Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar
13460 NC-502 minute walk from the condo. Great oysters and fun atmosphere.
NY style pizza and subs! Delicious and easy after a long day at the beach. 2 min walk from the condo.
15 locals recommend
Michaelangelo's
13460 NC-50NY style pizza and subs! Delicious and easy after a long day at the beach. 2 min walk from the condo.
Batson's Galley
14260 NC-50Breakfast at Batson’s is a popular local pick!
Beauchaines 211
211 S Topsail DrLocal upscale seafood with a water view. Nice for a date night!
Tiki Turtle's Ice Cream and Boba
13500 NC-50Fantastic Java and mock tails!
Starbucks? No thanks! Head to The Daily Grind for local brewed delicious coffee.
57 locals recommend
The Daily Grind Surf City
114 N Topsail DrStarbucks? No thanks! Head to The Daily Grind for local brewed delicious coffee.
Sweet island
306 Roland AveOld fashioned ice cream and candy
Drinks & Music
Outdoor seating, food trucks, live music
Salty Turtle Beer Co..
103 Triton LnGilligans
14085 North Carolina 50Local dive/beach bar. Karaoke and live music.
The iconic surf city Trailer Bar. You have to see it for yourself.
47 locals recommend
The Trailer Bar
1701 N New River DrThe iconic surf city Trailer Bar. You have to see it for yourself.
Neighborhoods
Surf City
Beautiful beaches with southern charm and friendly locals.
Shop Local
Mia's Marketplace
14061 North Carolina 50Great gifts and huge candy selection in the back!
Bumble Bee Market
330 N New River DrGreat local gifts and huge selection of sweet goodies!
Spinnaker Surf Shop
111 N Shore DrGreat selection of surf brand apparel.
Bert's Surf Shop
310 N New River DrSurf brand apparel and water sport gear.
Salt water taffy and homemade fudge! Pick up your own copy of Topsail-opoly here!
24 locals recommend
Topsail Island Trading Company
201 N New River DrSalt water taffy and homemade fudge! Pick up your own copy of Topsail-opoly here!
Seacoast Art Gallery
203 Greensboro AveTake home a piece of local art!