Topsail Guide 
As Spring turns to Summer and Topsail Island heats up – we will all find ourselves spending more time on the island and throughout the area enjoying everything from the beach to the Intracoastal, walks in the sand, and time spent outdoors sunbathing. While it’s easy to overlook until it’s too late – sun protection … Read more
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Topsail Island is a 26-mile-long barrier island located along the coast of North Carolina. It is a popular vacation destination, known for its beautiful beaches, charming small towns, and laid-back atmosphere. There are a number of rental properties available on Topsail Island, including beach houses, condos, and apartments. Many of these rentals are located directly … Read more
If you’re on Topsail Island and looking for things to do, we have plenty of suggestions. Whether you’re visiting for a few hours or a few weeks, the Topsail Guide Editorial Team has prepared a list of the places and activities you should work into your stay in the area. #1: Explore the Island’s Piers … Read more
If you’re looking to gain access to Topsail Island and aren’t traveling by boat, you will need to enter the island by traveling over one of the two bridges with connecting access which includes those that are part of State Highway 210 and North Carolina Highway 50 (or NC-50). Surf City Bridge Surf City Bridge … Read more
Looking for things do to in Surf City, North Carolina? Surf City plays a unique role in the Topsail area for both full-year residents and guests. With the Surf City Bridge being the most-traveled route of access to Topsail Island, those living or visiting the area are always looking for fun things to do in … Read more
Thinking about moving to Hampstead, North Carolina? As one of the fastest-growing communities in the state, Hampstead and the greater Topsail area continues to earn plenty of attention… and with good reason. With an excellent school system and close proximity to Topsail Island and the island’s 26-miles of publicly accessible beaches – Hampstead has plenty … Read more
On the morning of Sunday, July 23, 2023, Pender County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Speedway gas station and convenience store parking lot located at 14477 Highway 17, Hampstead, NC 28443 in response to a missing persons call. Upon arrival, officers found three deceased individuals in a sedan parked in the Speedway parking lot. Reports … Read more
On July 10, 2023, a crime was reported at the Lowe’s Home Improvement store located at 106 Wilkes Ln, Hampstead, NC 28443. The Surf City Police Department has released photographs of an individual believed to be involved in felony larceny at this location. In North Carolina, larceny becomes a felony under certain conditions, including: The … Read more
For many residents and visitors actively in the Topsail area (and especially those in Hampstead) this week has been marred by an unanticipated disruption: an ongoing AT&T Wireless service outage. AT&T customers have reported single bars of service, the inability to make or receive calls, and alarmingly, phones displaying the distressing “SOS” in their service … Read more