Topsail Island is a 26-mile-long barrier island renowned for its natural beauty. It consists of three charming seaside towns: Topsail Beach, Surf City, and North Topsail Beach. Each community has its own unique character offering full-time residences within commuting distance of Wilmington or Jacksonville and family getaways for fun and investment. Thoughtful development, uncrowded kid- and dog-friendly beaches, boating amenities, and free parking ensure Topsail Island retains its old-fashioned beach town character for future generations to enjoy.
Endless Water Sports: Topsail offers plenty of places to experience water sports to the max. Surfing, paddle boarding, jet skis, kayaking, fishing, and boat rentals are all there to give you memorable experiences on the island.
Proximity to Wilmington: Wilmington with all of its shops, restaurants, and big businesses is only a short distance away. You can live that quiet, island life with the hustle and bustle of a city nearby.
Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehab Center
The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in a volunteer-run hospital for sick and injured sea turtles. They protect and monitor sea turtle nesting on the beaches of Topsail Island. They also give educational tours to the public.
Soundside Park
Overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway, this park has so much to offer, including a pier for fishing and watching magnificent sunsets, a clean playground, beautiful walking trails, a public boat launch, picnic tables, and movie night on a blow-up screen during the summer.
The Bistro at Topsail
This award-winning restaurant will have you eager to come back over and over. Not only is there a breathtaking view, but the food is extraordinary. An overall exceptional experience that will leave you satisfied.
444 people live in Topsail Island, where the median age is 66.2 and the average individual income is $72,143. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Topsail Island, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Hampstead Oils and Vinegars, Steadfast Nutrition, and Burry Chocolates.
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| Dining | 3.25 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.29 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 4.49 miles | 53 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.54 miles | 16 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.79 miles | 8 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 2.87 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.97 miles | 13 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.49 miles | 22 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.47 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Topsail Island has 232 households, with an average household size of 1.91. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Topsail Island do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 444 people call Topsail Island home. The population density is 101.13 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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