Jenn's Guidebook
Sightseeing
The beach stretches for miles down the Atlantic and every now and then you can catch dolphins playing in the waves. Go to the far end and drive on with a 4WD vehicle for an experience like none other.
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North Topsail Beach
The beach stretches for miles down the Atlantic and every now and then you can catch dolphins playing in the waves. Go to the far end and drive on with a 4WD vehicle for an experience like none other.
Walk along the beach, stop at surf shops, take surfing lessons, fish off the pier, or eat and shop local.
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Surf City
Walk along the beach, stop at surf shops, take surfing lessons, fish off the pier, or eat and shop local.
Food
A local favorite, Rick’s menu has a wide variety of food. Get there early or this hotspot can almost always guarantee a wait.
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Rick's Restaurant & Sports Bar
510 Petes WyA local favorite, Rick’s menu has a wide variety of food. Get there early or this hotspot can almost always guarantee a wait.
Varieties of bagels, cream cheeses, breakfast sandwiches, coffee, and more made fresh daily! Can eat in or to go.
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Minervini's New York Bagel Co
1016-212 Old Folkstone RdVarieties of bagels, cream cheeses, breakfast sandwiches, coffee, and more made fresh daily! Can eat in or to go.
There's usually a wait and they do not take reservations so plan accordingly. Water views of the Atlantic, indoor/outdoor seating, and delicious seafood and drinks make this a must try spot for lunch or dinner!
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Daddy Mac's Beach Grille
108 N Shore DrThere's usually a wait and they do not take reservations so plan accordingly. Water views of the Atlantic, indoor/outdoor seating, and delicious seafood and drinks make this a must try spot for lunch or dinner!
Shaka Taco
107 B N Shore DrThe marriage of outdoor dining on a beach road and tacos.
Get the Super Dog to eat some now and some later or finish the whole thing if you're extra hungry! Have all of your favorite toppings added. Make it a combo or add on a Strawberry Smoothie with Strawberry Popping Boba.
Mason-Dixon Hotdog Co.
1982 North Carolina 172Get the Super Dog to eat some now and some later or finish the whole thing if you're extra hungry! Have all of your favorite toppings added. Make it a combo or add on a Strawberry Smoothie with Strawberry Popping Boba.
Food Lion
965 Old Folkstone RdGrocery store only miles away.
Beachy Tex Mex is the best way to describe this spot. Indoor and outdoor seating with a rooftop and live music on Fridays and Saturdays in the off season and more frequently during peak season. Taco Tuesdays offer $5 margaritas and $4 tacos. The food is delicious and the staff from the wait staff to the chef to the manager are all really friendly. Don’t miss this spot!
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Surf City Line
2112 North New River DriveBeachy Tex Mex is the best way to describe this spot. Indoor and outdoor seating with a rooftop and live music on Fridays and Saturdays in the off season and more frequently during peak season. Taco Tuesdays offer $5 margaritas and $4 tacos. The food is delicious and the staff from the wait staff to the chef to the manager are all really friendly. Don’t miss this spot!
Coffee Spot
This gem is a converted shed whose motto is “coffee + kindness”. There are a variety of options you’ve probably never seen before met by smiles from the women who work here. If you’ll be frequenting this spot, be sure to get a punch card. For every 10 coffees you purchase, you get 1 free. Not only are they already inexpensive, they also offer a military discount for those who formerly and currently serve.
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Coffee Haven
113 Bradshaw DriveThis gem is a converted shed whose motto is “coffee + kindness”. There are a variety of options you’ve probably never seen before met by smiles from the women who work here. If you’ll be frequenting this spot, be sure to get a punch card. For every 10 coffees you purchase, you get 1 free. Not only are they already inexpensive, they also offer a military discount for those who formerly and currently serve.
Activity
You don't have to be a member to play. Daily fees are available! Visit northshoregolfcoursenc.com for more info.
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North Shore Golf
101 N Shore DrYou don't have to be a member to play. Daily fees are available! Visit northshoregolfcoursenc.com for more info.
Sign up for a timeslot or workshop to bring out your creative side and bring your work home! So many project options to choose from, you won't be disappointed.
Board & Brush Creative Studio - Surf City
201 Alston BlvdSign up for a timeslot or workshop to bring out your creative side and bring your work home! So many project options to choose from, you won't be disappointed.
Daily group surf lessons, private lessons, advanced lessons, and paddleboard lessons and tours.
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Surf City Surf School
107 N Shore DrDaily group surf lessons, private lessons, advanced lessons, and paddleboard lessons and tours.
Advanced, online ticket purchase required! Tour the turtle sanctuary where sea turtles are rescued, rehabilitated, and released.
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El Centro de Rescate y Rehabilitación de Tortugas Marinas Karen Beasley
302 Tortuga LnAdvanced, online ticket purchase required! Tour the turtle sanctuary where sea turtles are rescued, rehabilitated, and released.