Topsail Island

beach chairs in the surf at Topsail Beach

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If you are looking for uncrowded sandy beaches the Topsail Island should be tops on your list. Made up of the towns of North Topsail, Surf City and Topsail Beach, Topsail Island offers family friendly beach vacations.

Local lore claims the island’s name was coined back in the 1700’s when pirates ruled the local waters. History notes that pirate ships would lie back in the waters behind the island waiting for treasure loaded merchant ships to pass. Then they would follow and capture the ships out in open waters. Once this ruse was known, the merchant ships would watch for the tops of the pirate sails behind the island, hence the name. The pirates are gone, but the name remains.

Both North Topsail and Topsail Beach are more residential areas with many vacation homes and a sprinkling of shops and eateries. In Surf City you will find many more restaurants, shops and entertainment venues along with plenty of vacation homes and full-time residents. You can rent a bike or a kayak to cruise around the island. Surf and paddleboards as well and sail and powerboats are also available. If you are looking for a family-friendly beach for your next vacation, Topsail Beach should be at the top of your list. Just a short ride from Jacksonville, Topsail Island is also popular with military families looking for a day at the beach.

There are more than 1,600 Vacation Rentals By Owner on Topsail Island and surrounding beach areas.

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