Category: Things to Do

There is a good reason why the Jolly Roger Pier is one of Topsail Beach’s greatest attractions. With its stunning views and relaxing atmosphere, it has become a local favorite for guests looking for great fishing, enjoying a stroll along the pier, or taking in the scenery.

Let your toes splay in the warm, white sands of the beach while the sky lights aflame with the reds, golds, pinks, and yellows of the sunset. A cool, wet breeze runs through your hair as you wait on delicious fresh seafood from a local restaurant.

Hammocks Beach State Park is a beautiful and serene outdoor paradise just north of North Carolina’s Topsail and Pleasure Island coast, near Emerald Isle. With more than 10 miles of pristine beach and secluded islands, this is the perfect place to leave the mainland and enjoy the great outdoors.

Are you looking for a unique destination to visit year-round? Part of New Hanover County, Kure Beach, North Carolina, is an ideal destination for travelers who experience a vacation rental amongst all the beauty and activities this stunning coastal town offers.

Are you looking for an adventure that takes you through lush forests, past shimmering water, and over some of the most breathtaking views around? If so, then you have to check out the Mountains to Sea Trail in North Carolina. Passing right through Topsail Island, hike a section or two of it while on vacation to the Carolina Coast.

When you’re looking for a quiet and relaxing getaway on the coast of North Carolina, it doesn’t get much better than North Topsail Beach. The sun-soaked town is located on the north end of Topsail Island, a 26-mile-long barrier island less than an hour from Wilmington.

Guests staying in Kure Beach already have incredible views of the ocean and seemingly endless stretches of sand to play around on. So why venture out?

Because, while “life’s a beach” might be a great motto for a vacation, the fascinating history and the idyllic setting at Fort Fisher State Historic Site can’t be beaten as a way to add meaningful memories to your stay.

Topsail Island is a 26-mile-long barrier island that sits north of Wilmington, off the North Carolina coastline. The island varies in width between 500′ and 1500′ and protects dozens of marine and wildlife refuges.

If you ever plan to visit North Carolina and want a beach vacation, consider spending time on Topsail Island. This 26-mile long barrier island is a beach lover and nature enthusiast’s dream, with plenty of opportunities to get outside and explore. The area consists of three towns – North Topsail Beach, Surf City, and Topsail Beach – each with their own unique charms.

The Fort Fisher State Recreation Area at the southeastern tip of North Carolina attracts visitors with almost six miles of beautiful beaches, trails, and salt marsh. You’ll encounter a visitor center, Civil War-era historic site, and boardwalks. On the ground around the shoreline, you may spy loggerhead sea turtles and piping plovers.