North Topsail Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Topsail island offers a lot to the tourist looking for a quieter beach experience. Everything from kayaking, pier fishing, sun bathing, surfing, great seafood, shopping, you know...the normal beach stuff, but topsail is different. Hard to explain, but many people I talk to speak of how they have been coming for decades, and it's they prefer here over any other beach trip destination. New visitors say this place is unique and wonderful. If you want a place to unwind, have a care free vacation, this is your place.
Topsail island offers a lot to the tourist looking for a quieter beach experience. Everything from kayaking, pier fishing, sun bathing, surfing, great seafood, shopping, you know...the normal beach stuff, but topsail is different. Hard to explain, but many people I talk to speak of how they have been coming for decades, and it's they prefer here over any other beach trip destination. New visitors say this place is unique and wonderful. If you want a place to unwind, have a care free vacation, this is your place.
This is the view from the north tip of Topsail. Slowly giving itself back to the sea this part of the island doesn't have a long life to go. To the north is Camp Lejeune, a marine base.
Gorgeous beach with lots of washed up sharks teeth to find!
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Where to stay in North Topsail Beach

Gorgeous beach with lots of washed up sharks teeth to find!

Ocean City Beach

While visiting Ocean City Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Sea Haven Beach and Surf City Beach.

Ocean City Beach
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Ocean Sound Village

If you're spending some time in Ocean Sound Village, North Topsail Beach and Surf City Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Ocean Sound Village
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Village of Stump Sound

While there might not be top attractions in Village of Stump Sound, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Moll Island and Sea Haven Beach.

Village of Stump Sound
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Cape Island

While Cape Island may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like North Topsail Beach and North Shore Golf Course.

Cape Island
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Ocean Ridge

While Ocean Ridge isn't home to many top sights, Sea Haven Beach and Permuda Island are some notable places to visit nearby.

Ocean Ridge
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Scotch Bonnet Soundside

When in Scotch Bonnet Soundside, you can plan a visit to Moll Island and Permuda Island, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Scotch Bonnet Soundside
RIGHT ON THE BEACH - special rates spring Larry's Lazy Susan  HC Elevator PETS

RIGHT ON THE BEACH - special rates spring Larry's Lazy Susan HC Elevator PETS

North Topsail Beach NC
Stay at this beach holiday home in North Topsail Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a water park. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (221 reviews)
This rental is directly on the ocean and has wonderful views. There is a great deal of room plus the house is truly decorated as a beach house. We had a wonderful week especially since the house is conveniently located.

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

RIGHT ON THE BEACH - special rates spring Larry's Lazy Susan HC Elevator PETS
3 Bedroom Oceanfront

3 Bedroom Oceanfront

North Topsail Beach NC
Stay at this beach holiday home in North Topsail Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and laundry facilities. Popular attractions North Topsail Beach and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
Wonderful home. The host was so helpful and nice. Would definitely recommend!

Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

3 Bedroom Oceanfront
Catch A View - Oceanfront Home

Catch A View - Oceanfront Home

North Topsail Beach NC
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in North Topsail Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and patios. Popular attractions Moll Island and Permuda Island ...
10/10 Exceptional! (95 reviews)
Great view amazing location. Owner was responsive and communicative.

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Catch A View - Oceanfront Home
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
RIGHT ON THE BEACH - special rates spring Larry's Lazy Susan  HC Elevator PETS

RIGHT ON THE BEACH - special rates spring Larry's Lazy Susan HC Elevator PETS

North Topsail Beach NC
Stay at this beach holiday home in North Topsail Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a water park. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (221 reviews)
This rental is directly on the ocean and has wonderful views. There is a great deal of room plus the house is truly decorated as a beach house. We had a wonderful week especially since the house is conveniently located.

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

RIGHT ON THE BEACH - special rates spring Larry's Lazy Susan HC Elevator PETS
3 Bedroom Oceanfront

3 Bedroom Oceanfront

North Topsail Beach NC
Stay at this beach holiday home in North Topsail Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and laundry facilities. Popular attractions North Topsail Beach and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
Wonderful home. The host was so helpful and nice. Would definitely recommend!

Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

3 Bedroom Oceanfront
Catch A View - Oceanfront Home

Catch A View - Oceanfront Home

North Topsail Beach NC
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in North Topsail Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and patios. Popular attractions Moll Island and Permuda Island ...
10/10 Exceptional! (95 reviews)
Great view amazing location. Owner was responsive and communicative.

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Catch A View - Oceanfront Home
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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