Communities

Local guides to the towns of the Topsail area: Surf City, Topsail Beach, North Topsail Beach, Hampstead, Sneads Ferry, and Holly Ridge. Facts, resources, popular businesses, and upcoming events for each.

Topsail Beach

Topsail Beach covers the southern tip of Topsail Island and is the original small-town beach people imagine when they hear “Topsail.” Incorporated in 1963,…

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Surf City

The Town of Surf City, North Carolina is a picturesque coastal community located both on and off of Topsail Island. Known for its beautiful…

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Hampstead

Hampstead is an unincorporated but fast-growing coastal enclave in Pender County, set along U.S. 17 between Wilmington to the south and Surf City/Topsail Island…

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Sneads Ferry

Sneads Ferry began as a colonial ferry crossing on the New River—operated by Robert Snead in the 1760s—and evolved into a commercial fishing port…

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Holly Ridge

Holly Ridge sits on the mainland end of NC-50/210, roughly midway between Hampstead and Sneads Ferry. Incorporated in 1941 to serve the U.S. Army’s…

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North Topsail Beach

Spanning the northern eleven miles of Topsail Island, North Topsail Beach (NTB) is known for its wide, drive-on shoreline and quiet neighborhoods. The town…

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