The Kraken of Surf City - Shawn-And-Melissa’s guidebook
Food scene
Chinese and Japanese sushi and dishes fused together for one delicious experience. Very fast take-out service.
15 locals recommend
Fancy Sushi Asian Fusion
124 N New River DrChinese and Japanese sushi and dishes fused together for one delicious experience. Very fast take-out service.
Fractured Prune
303 S Topsail DrHandmade donuts where you get to pick your toppings.
Max's Pizza
602 Roland AveMax's pizza...it's a tradition!
Surprise, they have an amazing salad bar AND delicious steak and seafood!
22 locals recommend
Low Tide Steak House & SandBar
13741 North Carolina 50Surprise, they have an amazing salad bar AND delicious steak and seafood!
Margaritas
2111 North New River DriveDelicious fajitas and tortillas...and so much more!
Sundial Coffee and Tea
104 Ocean HwyBest coffee and frappes...
SurfDog Bites & Brews
204 N New River DrTasty burgers and wings!
The beach meets tacos where Surf City meets N. Topsail. Tacos, burritos, and bowls! Biggest deck on the island, sure to please any crowd. Fun for locals and tourists alike. Walking distance.
27 locals recommend
Surf City Line
2112 North New River DriveThe beach meets tacos where Surf City meets N. Topsail. Tacos, burritos, and bowls! Biggest deck on the island, sure to please any crowd. Fun for locals and tourists alike. Walking distance.
Excellent brewed coffee, with tasty breakfast and lunch paninis, and delicious Tiramisu and Baklava all day.
Napoli Cafe Surf City
208 North New River DriveExcellent brewed coffee, with tasty breakfast and lunch paninis, and delicious Tiramisu and Baklava all day.
The Daily Grind Surf City
114 N Topsail DrCoffee and internet when you need it.
Great deli food, omelettes, seasoned hashbrowns, and fresh bagels to go... tasty and filling breakfast with a short wait.
41 locals recommend
New York Corner Deli
206 N Topsail DrGreat deli food, omelettes, seasoned hashbrowns, and fresh bagels to go... tasty and filling breakfast with a short wait.
On the Water
Just 2 blocks from the beach right in the heart of Surf City on beautiful Topsail Island, North Carolina...the perfect location, great amenities, easily accessible dockage, and convenient high quality fuel make Topsail Island Marina the perfect home base for boating fun for your family!
We are a family owned and operated marina and we are thrilled to serve the Topsail community!
Topsail Island Marina
412 Roland AveJust 2 blocks from the beach right in the heart of Surf City on beautiful Topsail Island, North Carolina...the perfect location, great amenities, easily accessible dockage, and convenient high quality fuel make Topsail Island Marina the perfect home base for boating fun for your family!
We are a family owned and operated marina and we are thrilled to serve the Topsail community!
Surf City Bridge
Drive Calamar-E to Soundside park and walk the "MIGHTY" bridge.
Just a few miles from The Kraken, enjoy the beautiful Surf City Pier.
Check out the Surf City Pier beach cam here: https://www.surfchex.com/cams/surf-city-pier-south-web-cam/
114 locals recommend
Surf City Ocean Pier, Inc.
112 S Shore DrJust a few miles from The Kraken, enjoy the beautiful Surf City Pier.
Check out the Surf City Pier beach cam here: https://www.surfchex.com/cams/surf-city-pier-south-web-cam/
5th Street/Access 3 is just a short walk or drive away...Park Calamar-E for free, and have easy access to trash and a bathroom.
10 locals recommend
public beach access
673-677 Ocean Dr5th Street/Access 3 is just a short walk or drive away...Park Calamar-E for free, and have easy access to trash and a bathroom.
Great place to rent bikes or water sports equipment...less than a mile away from The Kraken.
29 locals recommend
Herring's Outdoor Sports
701 N New River DrGreat place to rent bikes or water sports equipment...less than a mile away from The Kraken.
Soundside Park
517 Roland AveAmazing place to walk, gaze, and let the kids play.
Sightseeing
Topsail Escape Room
328A N Topsail DrFun way to spend a rainy day with friends...
City/town information
Shop. Dine. Play. Stay.
Surf City is located on Topsail Island, one of a string of three barrier islands located off the coast of North Carolina. Surrounded by 26 miles of coastline, the island is the ideal vacation destination for beach enthusiasts. Surf City offers access to a wide variety of water sports including consistently good swell conditions for surfing. There is a surf-school onsite for beginners and you can rent equipment to enjoy a whole range of exciting water sports including jet-ski, SUP, kayaking and much more. Other island activities include visiting the Missiles and More Museum, fishing off the Surf City Pier and visiting the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Center.
71 locals recommend
Surf City
Shop. Dine. Play. Stay.
Surf City is located on Topsail Island, one of a string of three barrier islands located off the coast of North Carolina. Surrounded by 26 miles of coastline, the island is the ideal vacation destination for beach enthusiasts. Surf City offers access to a wide variety of water sports including consistently good swell conditions for surfing. There is a surf-school onsite for beginners and you can rent equipment to enjoy a whole range of exciting water sports including jet-ski, SUP, kayaking and much more. Other island activities include visiting the Missiles and More Museum, fishing off the Surf City Pier and visiting the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Center.
Traveler advice
Traveling with kids
TOPSAIL AREA BABYSITTERS
Topsail Area Babysitters are background checked and the company is run by a woman who matches families with a sitter (for a date night or regular basis).
Traveling to Wilmington? check out our Wilmington guidebook for drop-in care at Giggles!