Amber's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Surf City Ocean Pier, Inc.
112 S Shore DrDrive thru musical Christmas light show
This is a must see if visiting during the holiday season. Open Thanksgiving through New Years.
Lake Linda's Christmas Lights
218 Old House RdFood scene
This is our go to spot for wings. Also try their loaded tots and fried pickles. Great beer selection.
23 locals recommend
Coastal Wing & Spirits Co.
108 Triton LnThis is our go to spot for wings. Also try their loaded tots and fried pickles. Great beer selection.
Best burgers and hot dogs on the island. Try their pimento cheeseburger.
31 locals recommend
SurfDog Bites & Brews
204 N New River DrBest burgers and hot dogs on the island. Try their pimento cheeseburger.
Low Tide Steak House & SandBar
13741 North Carolina 50Steaks and seafood. Good drink options.
12 minute drive to the mainland but totally worth it if you love seafood. Southern hush puppies, fried seafood, and the best clam chowder. Good draft beer selection.
7 locals recommend
Holland's Shelter Creek Restaurant
756 Ocean Rd12 minute drive to the mainland but totally worth it if you love seafood. Southern hush puppies, fried seafood, and the best clam chowder. Good draft beer selection.
Less than 5 minutes from the beach house. Good pizza, wings and pasta. Dine in or carry out.
20 locals recommend
Santino's Pizza & More
205 S Topsail DrLess than 5 minutes from the beach house. Good pizza, wings and pasta. Dine in or carry out.
Great service and Mexican food. Try the pineapple jalapeño margarita.
18 locals recommend
Camino Real Mexican Restaurant
13460 NC-50Great service and Mexican food. Try the pineapple jalapeño margarita.
Cora's Isle-End Deli
712 S Anderson BlvdLocal favorite for sandwiches, soups and salads.
Great oysters. Seasonal soups like clam chowder and lobster bisque are also good choices.
52 locals recommend
Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar
13460 NC-50Great oysters. Seasonal soups like clam chowder and lobster bisque are also good choices.
Close to the pier/downtown. Great tacos and taco bowls with coconut rice
148 locals recommend
Shaka Taco
107 B N Shore DrClose to the pier/downtown. Great tacos and taco bowls with coconut rice
Coffee, smoothies, açaí bowls. Healthy options. A little pricey but great spot for remote working on the sound.
16 locals recommend
Diver Surfside Cafe
809 Roland AvenueCoffee, smoothies, açaí bowls. Healthy options. A little pricey but great spot for remote working on the sound.
Cute little ice cream shop. There’s usually a fun movie on the screen to watch while enjoying your ice cream.
8 locals recommend
Beach Bunny Ice Cream
501 Roland AveCute little ice cream shop. There’s usually a fun movie on the screen to watch while enjoying your ice cream.
Salty Turtle Beer Co..
103 Triton LnLocal brewery
5 minute drive from the beach house. Customize your seafood steamer pot to cook. Comes with everything you need - choice of seafood, potatoes, sausage and seasonings. Even includes the pot to cook it in.
39 locals recommend
Topsail Steamer
302 S Topsail Dr5 minute drive from the beach house. Customize your seafood steamer pot to cook. Comes with everything you need - choice of seafood, potatoes, sausage and seasonings. Even includes the pot to cook it in.
This is approximately 25 min from the beach house but well worth the drive to satisfy your sweet tooth. Try their glazed croissants and cakes - caramel layer cake is delicious. Call in advance if you want to order a cake.
Burney's Sweets & More
14542 US Hwy 17This is approximately 25 min from the beach house but well worth the drive to satisfy your sweet tooth. Try their glazed croissants and cakes - caramel layer cake is delicious. Call in advance if you want to order a cake.
Burrito Shak
15489 US-17Good tacos, burritos and bowls. About 10 min from beach house.
Good variety of food options. Dine in or convenient order online to pick up.
*Name changed to High Waters Bar and Grill.
23 locals recommend
Gallagher's Sports Bar & Grill
614 N New River DrGood variety of food options. Dine in or convenient order online to pick up.
*Name changed to High Waters Bar and Grill.
Waterfront dining
Great seafood and beautiful oceanfront dining. Parking available across the street from the restaurant.
120 locals recommend
Daddy Mac's Beach Grille
108 N Shore DrGreat seafood and beautiful oceanfront dining. Parking available across the street from the restaurant.
Sears Landing
806 Roland AveWaterfront option for breakfast or lunch on the sound.
Fine dining option on the sound. A little pricey but good option for a nice dine in experience. Can call for reservations.
35 locals recommend
Beauchaines 211
211 S Topsail DrFine dining option on the sound. A little pricey but good option for a nice dine in experience. Can call for reservations.
Wine bar
Coffee and wine bar. Bookstore during the day. Call or check Facebook page for schedule including live music on certain nights. Outdoor seating with heaters during cold months.
Quarter Moon Books & Gifts
708 S Anderson BlvdLocal Church
Our go to local church when we’re in Surf City.
Worship Times
Every Sunday at:
8:10 | 9:25 | 10:40 | 11:50
Every Wednesday at 6:30
Surf City Baptist Church ~ The Gathering
304 Wilmington AveThings to do
Shipwreck Point Golf
13705 NC-50Closed during winter months. Check their website for hours.
34 locals recommend
Topsail Beach Skating Rink, seasonal hours
714 S Anderson BlvdClosed during winter months. Check their website for hours.