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Topsail Beach
 Incorporated
in 1963, the town is named for its location on Topsail Island.
Located on Highway 50, Topsail Beach reaches from the Surf City town
limits to the southernmost tip of the island. With a permanent
population of 494, the town is located in Pender County and is
governed by a council-manager form of government, consisting of a
mayor and five commissioners who appoint the town manager.
Its business district is home to several restaurants, including the
original "beach shop and grill" a general store as well as unique
retail shops and the Island's only bookstore. Several locally owned
and operated motels provide accommodations to include sound side and
ocean side rooms.
In addition to its public access beach areas, the town features a
bike path, a roller rink, miniature golf and an abundance of
fishing, sailing, diving, surfing and other water related
activities. In fact, known for its prime areas to view spectacular
sunsets over the sound, and incredible sunrises over the sea, the
town's beaches are among the finest to discover a large variety of
shells.
Topsail Beach is also home to the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue
and Rehabilitation Center, one of only three on the east coast. The
Center cares for and rehabilitates injured loggerheads and other
species, and then releases them back into their natural habitat. The
Center is a brief walk from The Assembly Building, which holds
various activities throughout the year and houses the Missiles and
More Museum.
The museum, which recently witnessed an impressive expansion, boasts
a large seashell collection, World War II artifacts from Camp Davis,
as well as displays dedicated to the local pirate lore, flora and
fauna in the area, and to Operation Bumblebee.
The town, which celebrated its 40th Anniversary in 2003, provides
the setting for Tasting With Topsail, a September event, offering
the opportunity to enjoy samples from regional vineyards, and Autumn
with Topsail, the third weekend in October.
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