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!
Intoxicating #topsail #beach

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
Hampton Inn Sneads Ferry North Topsail Beach

Hampton Inn Sneads Ferry North Topsail Beach

2.5 out of 5
1248 Nc Highway 210 Sneads Ferry NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.924.780 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
Rp1.924.780
Rp2.117.258 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sneads Ferry. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (629 reviews)
I would have give all five star review except the shower was moldy around the door fixtures. They cleaned the shower stall, but failed to clean the glass shower doors and between the two sliders. Some attention to detail would help in this area. Other than that, a great hotel and value.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Hampton Inn Sneads Ferry North Topsail Beach
Topsail Shores Inn

Topsail Shores Inn

2 out of 5
1325 North Carolina Highway 210 Sneads Ferry NC
The price is Rp1.890.500 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
Rp1.890.500
Rp2.079.634 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Sneads Ferry. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions North Shore Golf Course and Seaview Pier are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (587 reviews)
Great place to stay at an affordable price.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Topsail Shores Inn
Blue Water Inn & Suites, BW Signature Collection

Blue Water Inn & Suites, BW Signature Collection

2.5 out of 5
1565 Highway 210 Sneads Ferry NC
The price is Rp1.766.881 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
Rp1.766.881
Rp1.943.552 total
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Sneads Ferry. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (848 reviews)
The room was good. The floors could use a good mopping but the bathroom was sparkling clean. They do not have a place for towels and washcloths so they have to put them on the sink which gives you no room to put your toiletries and stuff out.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Blue Water Inn & Suites, BW Signature Collection
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Popular places to visit

Seaview Pier

After visiting Seaview Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in North Topsail Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Seaview Pier

Ashe Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ashe Island during your travels in North Topsail Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Ashe Island

North Shore Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Sneads Ferry at North Shore Golf Course. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

North Shore Golf Course

Permuda Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Permuda Island during your travels in North Topsail Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Permuda Island

Sea Haven Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sea Haven Beach during your trip to Ocean City Beach?

Sea Haven Beach

Sneads Ferry Marina

Explore the waterfront in Sneads Ferry with a trip to Sneads Ferry Marina. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Sneads Ferry Marina