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Topsail Island

Surf City, Topsail Island, NC
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Ranked #2 of 14 attractions in Surf City
Type: Islands
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North Carolina
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

We rented a ward realty property for just two nights and did not have a good experience with Ward Realty's rental unit. When we arrived, the air conditioning was not working and the house had an overwhelming smell of dog/cat urine. We called Ward Realty right away and told them of the issue and they said they would send someone... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

Topsail Island (and the surrounding areas) are simply amazing. Beautiful scenery and friendly people that work at a slower pace than most of us are used to. Lovely beaches, access to the Intra Coastal Waterway for the sailor in you, and way less crowding and over-development than you find in, say, Virginia Beach. We liked the area so much, we... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

Every year my grandparents host a party here and I have been coming here for 13 years and it has never changed it has stayed the same beautiful way the whole time. If you want a beach with nightlife Topsail is not the place for you. You can drive down south to Myrtle Beach. If you want a quiet vacation... More

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Camp Lejeune, NC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

This is such a quiet but fun island. The locals are few but they are nice. There are some very nice restaurants and something for everyone. Don't tell anyone though, it is a great secret!

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

It's marks my family's 40th year for vacationing on Topsail Island. I always recommend the Island for a wonderful family place to visit.

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chesterfield, mo
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

Quiet and family oriented. I like the fact that it's not overdeveloped and quiet. Although I wouldn't mind a few restaurants.

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Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

I surf so I visit this beach often. Parking can be limited especially during the summer. that shouldn't keep you from going to one of the most beautiful and secluded beaches in the area!! give it a try.

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Salisbury, Maryland, US
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

We live at the beach and this was a nice change. A little before the busy season but was clean, nice and seemed quaint.

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Wilmington, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013 via mobile

We go to Topsail Island often and enjoy it every time. It's not as busy as other beaches in the area like Wrightsville and Carolina beaches. You can bring your dogs to the beach year round as long as they are on a leash (leash not needed after Labor Day in some areas). It's clean, the people are friendly and... More

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Wake Forest, North Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

That is a perfect photo. We tented years ago, but now prefer motels/hotels. The area never looses it charm...We would love to be able to spend more time there.. We spent Thanksgiving 2012 there and just loved the deck and the sunsets.

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