Activities14
Arcades & Amusement
1High Tides & Good Vibes
40,000-sq-ft family entertainment venue: 16-lane bowling with a giant HD video board, state-of-the-art arcade, two-story laser tag, overhead ropes course, a 3-level indoor play tower for little ones, and an outdoor beer garden with fire pits and live music.
Fishing Charters
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Fitness
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Kayaking & Paddling
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Marina
4Port City Marina
Full-service marina on the Intracoastal Waterway with transient slips, a fuel dock, pump-out, and easy access to the inlet for offshore runs. Ice, bait and ship's store on site.
New River Marina
Marina on the New River offering wet slips, dry storage and boat lifts with a quick run to the inlet for offshore and inshore anglers.
Surf City Marina
Full-service marina at the base of the high-rise bridge with transient slips, a fuel dock, and easy access to the Intracoastal Waterway. A popular departure point for dolphin and eco cruises.
Sloop Point Marina
Soundside marina with transient dockage, bait and ice, and a protected launch for kayaks and small skiffs exploring the marsh creeks.
Mini Golf
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Water Sports
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Wildlife Watching
4Topsail Island Sea Turtle Nesting Beaches
From May through August, loggerhead sea turtles come ashore at night to nest. Join a dawn sea turtle patrol or simply obey the lights-out rule oceanfront to help hatchlings find the sea.
Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue & Rehabilitation Center
One of the country's first volunteer-run sea turtle hospitals, offering seasonal public tours where you can meet recovering loggerheads and learn about Topsail's nesting program.
Bottlenose Dolphin Sound Cruise
Resident bottlenose dolphins cruise the Intracoastal Waterway year-round. Guided cruises launch from area marinas for close, respectful looks on calm mornings.
Lea Island Shorebird Sanctuary
An undeveloped barrier-island sanctuary owned by Audubon North Carolina, hosting oystercatchers, terns and migrating shorebirds. Accessible only by boat — keep a respectful distance from nesting areas.