North Topsail Beach, NC

Travel 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

sunrise on the beach

Ocean City Beach

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

Ocean City Beach
Outer Banks, North Carolina beach panorama. Sky, ocean, beach, and vacation rentals. Horizontal.

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 Permuda Island.

Village of Stump Sound
Boats moored in Silver Lake Harbor at sunset, with a pier extending into the calm water, under a gradient evening sky in Ocracoke, North Carolina.

Cape Island

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cape Island and surrounding area, you can visit North Topsail Beach and North Shore Golf Course.

Cape Island
Sunset on Bogue Sound with brilliant orange purple red American flag and men in boat

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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Ocean Ridge

While Ocean Ridge might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Sea Haven Beach and Permuda Island.

Ocean Ridge
Cape Lookout Lighthouse Core Banks South Carolina Waterfront

Rogers Bay

While there might not be top attractions in Rogers Bay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ashe Island and Sea Haven Beach.

Rogers Bay
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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
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in North Topsail Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a water park. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
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 Jan 3, 2026

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RIGHT ON THE BEACH - special rates spring Larry's Lazy Susan HC Elevator PETS
Cozy couples retreat, dog friendly, 1 block to ocean or sound

Cozy couples retreat, dog friendly, 1 block to ocean or sound

North Topsail Beach NC
Stay at this vacation home in North Topsail Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bayshore Marina and Raisin Rock are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (92 reviews)
Sandpiper was everything I wanted and Luke was extremely fast in answering questions. He is extremely customer focused. Would stay again without reservation.

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

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Cozy couples retreat, dog friendly, 1 block to ocean or sound
Amazing beach front 4 bedroom house Dog friendly children welcome gated deck

Amazing beach front 4 bedroom house Dog friendly children welcome gated deck

North Topsail Beach NC
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in North Topsail Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sea Haven Beach ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (237 reviews)
Host was wonderful. Beautiful and well maintained. Definitely read the contract because you need to either rent towels/ sheets or bring them with you. Same with condiments. However the house is well worth it and - again- the hosts are marvelous. Already rebooked.

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

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Amazing beach front 4 bedroom house Dog friendly children welcome gated deck
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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
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in North Topsail Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a water park. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
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 Jan 3, 2026

RIGHT ON THE BEACH - special rates spring Larry's Lazy Susan HC Elevator PETS
Cozy couples retreat, dog friendly, 1 block to ocean or sound

Cozy couples retreat, dog friendly, 1 block to ocean or sound

North Topsail Beach NC
Stay at this vacation home in North Topsail Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bayshore Marina and Raisin Rock are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (92 reviews)
Sandpiper was everything I wanted and Luke was extremely fast in answering questions. He is extremely customer focused. Would stay again without reservation.

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Cozy couples retreat, dog friendly, 1 block to ocean or sound
Amazing beach front 4 bedroom house Dog friendly children welcome gated deck

Amazing beach front 4 bedroom house Dog friendly children welcome gated deck

North Topsail Beach NC
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in North Topsail Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sea Haven Beach ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (237 reviews)
Host was wonderful. Beautiful and well maintained. Definitely read the contract because you need to either rent towels/ sheets or bring them with you. Same with condiments. However the house is well worth it and - again- the hosts are marvelous. Already rebooked.

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

Amazing beach front 4 bedroom house Dog friendly children welcome gated deck
See all properties in North Topsail Beach
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.

Popular places to visit

Sunrise at Seaview Pier on North Topsail Island North Carolina.

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

Sea Haven Beach

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

Sea Haven Beach

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

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

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Sonja

If you walk the beach on a summer evening you may get to see hatchling sea turtles.

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Shrimp Boat with Flock of Sea Gulls

Sneads Ferry

View of the Santa Monica beach

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Wetlands Morning with Mackerel Sky

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Beautiful sunny morning

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