Seaglass Lookout Guidebook To Surf City

Veronica
Seaglass Lookout Guidebook To Surf City

Must for Kids

Must visit for little kids! We personally know the owners and staff and our boys spend HOURS there every trip we take. My oldest catches fish in the ocean and brings them to the aquarium too. They accept donations :) It's also a great stop during those rainy or colder days. They change their operating hours all the time so always visit their FB page to double check their open hours. /topsailaquarium
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Океанариум EMA Touch Tank Aquarium
106 N Topsail Dr
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Must visit for little kids! We personally know the owners and staff and our boys spend HOURS there every trip we take. My oldest catches fish in the ocean and brings them to the aquarium too. They accept donations :) It's also a great stop during those rainy or colder days. They change their operating hours all the time so always visit their FB page to double check their open hours. /topsailaquarium
One of the cutest stores on the island! Make sure to go to the 2nd floor to see over 10,000+ books from floor to ceiling. The kids spend up to an hour or more just reading whenever we go.
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Sugar Island Bakery & Supplies
206 N Topsail Dr
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One of the cutest stores on the island! Make sure to go to the 2nd floor to see over 10,000+ books from floor to ceiling. The kids spend up to an hour or more just reading whenever we go.
Bring a couple dollars of CASH to get on with the family. We always walk from the Seaglass Lookout to the Pier each trip and end up seeing Dolphins, Jelly Fish, Rays, Surfers, etc. The fishermen are also so kind to the kids and love to show them their catches of the day.
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Surf City Ocean Pier, Inc.
112 S Shore Dr
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Bring a couple dollars of CASH to get on with the family. We always walk from the Seaglass Lookout to the Pier each trip and end up seeing Dolphins, Jelly Fish, Rays, Surfers, etc. The fishermen are also so kind to the kids and love to show them their catches of the day.
We're suckers for mini golf. Fun alternative when kids are needing a break from the beach.
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Shipwreck Point Golf
13705 NC-50
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We're suckers for mini golf. Fun alternative when kids are needing a break from the beach.
Always kids there to play and brand new playground equipment! Pretend to be a pirate at Soundside!
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Парк Саундсайд
517 Roland Ave
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Always kids there to play and brand new playground equipment! Pretend to be a pirate at Soundside!
They're only open certain days of the week so search online before you go but definitely worth the trip!
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Центр спасения и реабилитации морских черепах Карен Бизли
302 Tortuga Ln
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They're only open certain days of the week so search online before you go but definitely worth the trip!

Our Favorite Eats

Our #1 Favorite Restaurant on the Island! Our personal favorites: shrimp bowl, acai bowl, fish taco. We also never pass up on the daily specials!
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Shaka Taco
107 B N Shore Dr
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Our #1 Favorite Restaurant on the Island! Our personal favorites: shrimp bowl, acai bowl, fish taco. We also never pass up on the daily specials!
BEST seafood in Surf City! They make their own homemade sauces that you can dip all of your seafood in. Generous portions and a beautiful deck outside with a breeze throughout the entire restaurant.
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Sears Landing
806 Roland Ave
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BEST seafood in Surf City! They make their own homemade sauces that you can dip all of your seafood in. Generous portions and a beautiful deck outside with a breeze throughout the entire restaurant.
HOMEMADE bagels in everrrrryyy flavor. We love the Everything Bagel! Sooo good and fresh every day. Must try if you love a great breakfast bagel.
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Sunrise Bagel Co
303 S Topsail Dr
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HOMEMADE bagels in everrrrryyy flavor. We love the Everything Bagel! Sooo good and fresh every day. Must try if you love a great breakfast bagel.
This one is for Date Night or your last night celebratory kind of place. On the pricey side but the Chef can cook! It also has a cute retail store next door where you can always snag something to take home.
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Beach Shop & Grill
701 S Anderson Blvd
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This one is for Date Night or your last night celebratory kind of place. On the pricey side but the Chef can cook! It also has a cute retail store next door where you can always snag something to take home.
Three Amigos bowl for the win!! Fried grouper, mahi mahi, and shrimp in one dish.
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Three Amigos bowl for the win!! Fried grouper, mahi mahi, and shrimp in one dish.
YUMMIEST smoothies, flakiest breakfast croissant, and more. Big fan! They also have toys and books in a little play section for kids.
Diver Surfside Cafe
YUMMIEST smoothies, flakiest breakfast croissant, and more. Big fan! They also have toys and books in a little play section for kids.
LEGIT lobster meat if you love lobster! And do NOT leave without getting one of their famous Maine whoopie pies.
Maine Lobstah Shack
LEGIT lobster meat if you love lobster! And do NOT leave without getting one of their famous Maine whoopie pies.
Best açaí bowls and smoothies in the area!
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North Shore Juice
103 N Shore Dr
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Best açaí bowls and smoothies in the area!
BEST bbq in the area! Homemade sauces, seasoned meet, super kind staff, amazing homemade desserts. Their corn muffins are soooo good.
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Smoky Tony's Bbq
511 US-17
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BEST bbq in the area! Homemade sauces, seasoned meet, super kind staff, amazing homemade desserts. Their corn muffins are soooo good.
So many diff flavors! I was surprised by the options and the number of diff bases. Plus they give you 5oz options for the littles which I appreciated.
Nautical Bowls
So many diff flavors! I was surprised by the options and the number of diff bases. Plus they give you 5oz options for the littles which I appreciated.

Treats Worth The Splurge

Personal favorites: Sea Salt Tuxedo! Kids love the Cotton Candy and Smores one with the graham cracker bears too!
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Topsail Island Popcorn Factory
208 N New River Dr
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Personal favorites: Sea Salt Tuxedo! Kids love the Cotton Candy and Smores one with the graham cracker bears too!
Did someone say Fudge?! Yup! Known for their retail but we come for the fudge.
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Topsail Island Trading Company
201 N New River Dr
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Did someone say Fudge?! Yup! Known for their retail but we come for the fudge.
Total splurge on warm dipped donuts in the coolest flavors! We devour a dozen in less than 2 minutes flat. Our personal favorites: strawberry shortcake, death by chocolate, key lime pie, birthday cake, pebble beach, bacon bomb. You've been warned ;)
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Fractured Prune
303 S Topsail Dr
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Total splurge on warm dipped donuts in the coolest flavors! We devour a dozen in less than 2 minutes flat. Our personal favorites: strawberry shortcake, death by chocolate, key lime pie, birthday cake, pebble beach, bacon bomb. You've been warned ;)
The food isn't bad BUT I come for the Cannolis! One of my favorite Cannolis of all time.
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Santino's Pizza & More
205 S Topsail Dr
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The food isn't bad BUT I come for the Cannolis! One of my favorite Cannolis of all time.

Chance To Unwind

Highly recommend for a massage and facial! Front desk can also make several reservations at once if it's a ladies trip!
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Inis Spa
208 N New River Dr
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Highly recommend for a massage and facial! Front desk can also make several reservations at once if it's a ladies trip!

Retail Therapy

MUST VISIT! The owner makes EVERYTHING you see. I always splurge on Goat Milk Soap, Bath Bombs, Heel Healer, and Whipped Body Scrub in the Hot Southern Mess smell. It's the PERFECT gift to take back home to loved ones too. She makes these little gift kits that are perfect.
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Carolina Shores Natural Soap
208 N New River Dr
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MUST VISIT! The owner makes EVERYTHING you see. I always splurge on Goat Milk Soap, Bath Bombs, Heel Healer, and Whipped Body Scrub in the Hot Southern Mess smell. It's the PERFECT gift to take back home to loved ones too. She makes these little gift kits that are perfect.
#1 favorite boutique of all time. I always leave with 2-3 things minimum. Looks are deceiving on the outside. Tons of cute things on the inside. Gifts for everyone. Unique clothes. Out of the box accessories.
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Bumble Bee Market
330 N New River Dr
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#1 favorite boutique of all time. I always leave with 2-3 things minimum. Looks are deceiving on the outside. Tons of cute things on the inside. Gifts for everyone. Unique clothes. Out of the box accessories.

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Обычаи и культура

Stake Your Beach Spot Early During High Season

High Season on TopSail Island runs between Memorial Day and Labor Day! So the beach fills up with families from all over the country - especially on those sunny days. We normally leave our chairs and umbrellas at the base of the outdoor stairs and claim our spot first thing on the sand first thing in the morning before we make breakfast. It's what the boys and I do as part of our routine. No one will touch it or move it - plus you can see it from your balcony. Gives you peace of mind to know you got your favorite spot before the whole beach fills up during the summer.
Не пропустите

Crab Hunts At Night

Bring a flashlight or headlamp to the beach with kids at night. You can spot crabs digging throughout the beach. They'll love it!
Как сэкономить

Order Birthday Cakes From Publix

We celebrate our son's birthday every September. We always order a custom cake from Publix (over the bridge). Super easy and affordable. Fun way to celebrate a loved one!