This is truly a gorgeous place. My boyfriend and I visited friends in Wilmington and they previously lived here and she wanted to take us by to see where she worked and where she lived. We stopped at Topsail Island Trading Co. (the place she use to work at) and was she right about them having the best fudge. It... more

Topsail Island is a little piece of paradise for those who want a beach getaway with out the glitz and hustle of the larger tourist designations. The island is approximately 26 miles long and consists of three towns – Topsail Beach, Surf City and North Topsail Beach. All three towns offer seclusion and tranquility but Surf City is where you... more

We drive down to Topsail Island from Raleigh on weekends during the summer (about 2.5 hour drive each way). Not nearly as busy nor as difficult to park as the Wrightsville Beach area to the south. Topsail is not even close to being as touristy as the Myrtle Beach area. We've rented houses on Topsail from Century 21 Realty which... more

Best beach to vacation at on the east coast...but do not tell anyone or it will not stay that way. Topsail is known for its uncrowded beaches and that is why I go. Should it ever become the crowded beach filled with hotels and amusement options, I would never go again. I go to the beach to lay in a... more

We chose Topsail Island based mostly upon the reviews posted here so I thought I would add my comments and concurment that Topsail Island is heavenly! We rented a home through Treasure Realty in the Ocean Ridge subdivision on North Topsail Island. We LOVED North Topsail...it was quiet and not terribly congested. We were only about 1.5 miles from the... more

My husband, elderly father, and two teenage sons and I just returned from Topsail Island. What a treat. Beautiful beaches, not overcrowded. We stayed in the Topsail Dunes condo in North Topsail Beach through Treasure Realty. It was nice and clean, fit our family well. We had a balcony overlooking the ocean. Shopping is in Sneads Ferry just over the... more

If you need a place to go and just enjoy doing nothing but laying on the white sand, taking long walks on the beach, golden sunrises and breathtaking sunsets Topsail Island is the place for you. I spent 7 days and 6 nights in a beach house rental (through Treasure Realty) it was everything they said it would be and... more

I went to Topsail Island in summer 04 and I have been dreaming about going back ever since! I stayed at the newly renovated portion of Tiffany's Motel. It was excellent, but I believe they are undergoing several new renovations right now in an attempt to convert to a condotel (so I'm not sure of the current condition). The beach... more

We just returned from North Topsail Beach area and the beach was clean, the water clear, and we had our own piece of heaven as no one was running over us or our towels, no loud boom boxes or screaming children. Here are other highlights: Surf City: Massage therapy using a variety of techniques in one session, go to "A... more