Located in both Pender and Onslow counties, Surf City is on Topsail Island. Just 25 miles south of Jacksonville and Camp Lejeune, home of the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force and The U.S. Marine Corps Special Forces Operations Command, and 25 miles north of Wilmington, is North Carolina's most popular coastal city.
Surf City offers six miles of beaches, three parks, and a community center. It is conveniently located to provide easy access to Highways, 17, 210 and 50. You really can get to Surf City from anywhere. Surf City is the largest of the four unincorporated towns that call the Topsail Region home (Holly Ridge, Topsail Beach, and North Topsail Beach), centrally located between the communities of Hampstead and Sneads Ferry.
Surf City is home to many dining and recreation options and is also home to the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehab Center and the Alston W. Burke Campus of Cape Fear Community College. Surf City, and the area that surrounds it boast a population upwards of 40,000 people on a permanent basis. Surf City is also home to a new 9-hole Disc Golf Course.
Surf City is picturesque with home styles reflecting the proximity to the Atlantic Ocean as evidenced by stilted beach houses and coastal cottages all with iconic sea breezes and captivating views. A number of residential developments call Surf City home including Beachwood, Boca Bay, Buccaneer Beach, and Holiday Heights to same just a few.
For over 65 years, Surf City has been the commercial heart of Topsail Island. The town grew from a small fishing village that was home to a handful of families to a year-round community of over 2,500. The beauty of Surf City in that it is still enjoyed as a place where you can enjoy the beach the way the beach used to be, quiet, peaceful and bucolic.
Discover a rare end-unit townhome offering unobstructed panoramic views of a beautiful marsh nature preserve and the Intracoastal Waterway. Watch yachts, sailboats, and p...
Ocean Views and Private Deeded Beach Access on Surf City's Golden Mile! Homes like this rarely come to market on Surf City's coveted "Golden Mile." 811-A S. Shore Drive i...
Welcome to Osprey Point in Surf City—an exceptional coastal community offering ocean views, private community pool access, and effortless island living just 1 mile from S...
Discover the perfect coastal retreat with this remarkable deep-water canal-front property, complete with a private boat ramp and dock! Offered fully furnished and truly t...
Welcome to 512 Edgewater Way, where modern sophistication, thoughtful design, & effortless coastal living come together in the highly desirable Waterside community of Sur...
Experience waterfront coastal living in this beautifully maintained four-bedroom, three-bath Surf City home, where a deep-water canal, private boat slip, and backyard boa...
Build your coastal dream home in Topsail Cove, a marsh-front neighborhood in Surf City, NC, offering stunning sunset views and beach access just a few streets away. This ...
Tucked away in the quiet community of Island Oaks, one of Topsail Island's nicest neighborhoods, 105 N Oak Dr offers the coastal lifestyle you've been dreaming of. Built ...
Soak up the Ocean breeze & views from this Surf City 2nd Row home. 3bedroom, 2full bath open concept home. Perfectly maintained & quality built located only 2 houses away...
Fabulous UPDATED Waterfront property just in time for fall fishing! Located on the canal with a boat dock, lift and covered patio area for easy boating access and outdoo...
Welcome to Turtle Creek, a new community in the heart of Surf City where coastal living, convenience, and community come together. Just minutes from the beautiful Topsail...
Dry Stack Slip O22 is located at the Topsail Yacht Club, the dry slip is covered and offers a Beautiful Clubhouse & Swimming Pool to it's members, with gorgeous sound vi...
Coastal living, vacation getaway, and investment opportunity all in one! This fully furnished 3-bedroom, 2-bath beach home is ideally located just 1 mile from the Surf Ci...
Welcome to Turtle Creek, a new community in the heart of Surf City where coastal living, convenience, and community come together. Just minutes from the beautiful Topsail...
Nestled within graceful live oak trees, this home provides a relaxed coastal hideaway feel, then takes your breath away with panoramic, unobstructed views of the sound, m...
Build your place at the coast! This homesite on Little Kinston Road offers a fantastic opportunity to create your own coastal retreat in Surf City, with no HOA and public...
Welcome to Your Seashore Oasis! Discover coastal luxury in the heart of Surf City in this beautifully appointed, fully furnished townhome offering modern finishes, breath...
Welcome to ''Surf City Oasis''which brought in 100K gross rental income for 2026. Guests leave wonderful reviews recognizing the recently remodeled features (look for li...
Enjoy wide, unobstructed ocean views, deeded beach access, and an easy walk or bike ride to downtown Surf City from this beautifully furnished Dune Ridge townhome. Comple...
Experience unparalleled coastal luxury in this magnificent eight-bedroom water side estate, perfectly perched at one of the highest elevations on Topsail Island. Boasting...

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