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

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 Permuda Island and Moll 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

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

Ocean Ridge
Cape Lookout Lighthouse Core Banks South Carolina Waterfront

Rogers Bay

When in Rogers Bay, you can plan a visit to Ashe Island and Sea Haven Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Rogers Bay
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
The price is NZ$989 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
NZ$989
21 Mar - 22 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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! (303 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
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 holiday home in North Topsail Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bayshore Marina and Raisin Rock are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (93 reviews)
The host was very amendable when we needed to reschedule due to a medical emergency. We were able still go on our trip a couple months later with our 2 dogs. We had a very relaxing time. Our accomodations were clean, had the immediate necessities if needed and the view was beautiful. Our dogs did ...

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Cozy couples retreat, dog friendly, 1 block to ocean or sound
Fully Renovated Oceanfront - Private Beach Access - Sleeps 8 - Dog Friendly

Fully Renovated Oceanfront - Private Beach Access - Sleeps 8 - Dog Friendly

North Topsail Beach NC
Stay at this beach holiday home in North Topsail Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ashe Island and Sea Haven ...
10/10 Exceptional! (55 reviews)
Magnificent views even though house is set back in the landscape. Private boardwalk to the beach is a plus. Dog run is a lifesaver! Tasteful decor with comfortable king bed! The games were an added touch to our rainy day! Host was welcoming to our feedback regarding a deeper clean —especially with ...

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Fully Renovated Oceanfront - Private Beach Access - Sleeps 8 - Dog Friendly
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! (303 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
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 holiday home in North Topsail Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bayshore Marina and Raisin Rock are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (93 reviews)
The host was very amendable when we needed to reschedule due to a medical emergency. We were able still go on our trip a couple months later with our 2 dogs. We had a very relaxing time. Our accomodations were clean, had the immediate necessities if needed and the view was beautiful. Our dogs did ...

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Cozy couples retreat, dog friendly, 1 block to ocean or sound
Fully Renovated Oceanfront - Private Beach Access - Sleeps 8 - Dog Friendly

Fully Renovated Oceanfront - Private Beach Access - Sleeps 8 - Dog Friendly

North Topsail Beach NC
Stay at this beach holiday home in North Topsail Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ashe Island and Sea Haven ...
10/10 Exceptional! (55 reviews)
Magnificent views even though house is set back in the landscape. Private boardwalk to the beach is a plus. Dog run is a lifesaver! Tasteful decor with comfortable king bed! The games were an added touch to our rainy day! Host was welcoming to our feedback regarding a deeper clean —especially with ...

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Fully Renovated Oceanfront - Private Beach Access - Sleeps 8 - Dog Friendly
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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