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3 days
United States, North America

3-Day Surf City itinerary guide

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Surf City — Surf City FunHouse - panoramio

Top stops to prioritize

  • Surf City Ocean Pier
  • Inc
  • unWINEd Wine Bar
  • Beer
  • Soundside Park
  • Coastal Wing & Spirits Co. Surf City
  • Topsail Island
  • Island Delights

Day 1: Most popular attractions

For day 1, we strategically grouped the most popular attraction, Soundside Park, with surrounding point of interests to start your trip off with a bang.

  • Surf City Ocean Pier, Inc.
  • Shaka Taco Surf City
  • Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar
  • The Daily Grind Surf City
  • Surf City Jet Ski & Watersports

Day 2: Northwest side of town

For day 2, we recommend exploring the northwest side side of town.

  • Soundside Park
  • Shipwreck Point Golf
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center
  • Salty Turtle Beer Company
  • Topsail Island Trading Company
  • Surf City Family Campground

Day 3: Off the beaten path

For day 3, if you don’t mind the extra trek, today covers more off the beaten path places like Topsail Island.

  • Topsail Island
  • Topsail Beach Service
  • Nelva R. Albury Recreation Area
  • Herring's Outdoor Sports
  • The Gathering
  • Topsail Escape Room
  • Bumblebee Market
  • Bert's Surf Shop

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