The town of Topsail Beach is on the southernmost end of Topsail Island. It is the smallest of the three towns on the 26-mile island. Topsail Beach has been named among 14 beautiful little beach towns in the United States. The island and the town are in between Jacksonville and Wilmington. Topsail Beach was incorporated in 1963 and has their own police force and fire department, Pender County services supplement.
With only about 500 year-round residents and with 1200 homes, Topsail Beach welcomes a great many tourists in season but also has a lot of solitude in the off-season. For many, Topsail Beach living is in the form of a second home or as a weekend getaway with income producing rental options.
There is plenty to do in this beautiful little beach town. An abundance of shops and restaurants flourish while the beach or sound beckons. There is a town marina with a boat launch and slips for anchoring. There is a popular fishing pier and each fall you will see the best King Mackerel fishermen upon her testing their skill. There are also deep sea fishing trips available. Topsail is renowned for its fishing.
Mother Ocean isn't the only water attraction in Topsail Beach, sound side access to the Intracoastal Waterway can be found on nearby Lea Island, and exquisite sound side views can be enjoyed from Serenity Point. With a rich history in World War II service, Topsail Beach maintains a Missiles and More Museum chronicling the island's contributions.
Topsail Beach welcomes your four-legged friends year around, but dogs must be leashed from May 15th to September 30th. Topsail Beach is also home to the Autumn with Topsail Festival each October, featuring beach music, original art, fun, food, and games.
Legend has it that Topsail, pronounced as Tops'l, was named so from pirate ships hiding behind her leaving only their topsails remotely visible. Topsail Beach continues to be the perfect place to "hide away".
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1332 S Anderson Blvd is one of the last interior lots left on the S End. Now available for purchase as a current building lot or placeholder for your future home. Water v...
Experience the quieter side of Topsail Beach from this coastal home set beneath mature live oaks on a peaceful dead end street near the south end of the island. Beach acc...
Stunning second-row home offering incredible ocean views and effortless beach access just across the street, perfectly situated minutes from shopping and dining in the he...
Some places stick with you. The beach house where mornings started with coffee and the sound of the Atlantic. Long days that somehow revolved around nothing more complica...
Discover the ideal coastal homesite at 612 N Anderson, perfectly situated on the corner of Nixon and offering a rare opportunity to enjoy the beach lifestyle with conveni...
Welcome to 808 S Anderson, a rare coastal opportunity in the heart of Topsail Beach where history, charm, and modern hospitality come together. Originally known as Main S...
Welcome to 808 S Anderson, a rare coastal opportunity in the heart of Topsail Beach where history, charm, and modern hospitality come together. Originally known as Main S...
Picture this: morning coffee on the widow's watch, the Atlantic stretching out to one side, the Sound and the ICW shimmering on the other. Those views are the heart of th...
Experience the best of coastal living in this stunning sound front retreat located in the heart of Topsail Beach. Perfectly positioned within walking distance of local re...
Located in the heart of Topsail Beach, this exceptional commercial property presents a rare opportunity to own a versatile investment in one of the Carolina coast's most ...
Rare oceanfront opportunity on beautiful Topsail Island. This premium buildable lot offers unobstructed Atlantic views, direct beach access, and the perfect setting to cr...
Discover coastal serenity at 1417 Carolina Blvd, a beautifully upgraded 3-bedroom, 3-bath retreat on a peaceful, quiet street in desirable Topsail Beach. Breathtaking sou...
Enjoy coastal living at its finest in Topsail Beach. This beautifully located home offers water-oriented living with the added benefit of a 30' boat slip and 16,000 lbs b...
Very few beaches in North Carolina offer the old time charm on South Topsail. This 50' x 120' building lot is perfectly situated on the third row from Banks Channel. Wa...
Welcome to 1331 Carolina Blvd, an inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom retreat in the heart of Topsail Beach's coveted south end. Affectionately known as the ''Sassy Sea Turtle...
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Topsail Beach is known as one of the best beach towns on the east coast because of it's laid back atmosphere and pristine, wide beaches. This Oceanfront gem is protected ...
Rare opportunity to own a lot on Canady Ave in Topsail Beach. This property is not only on a very quiet street but is also just one block from the public beach access l...
Exceptional opportunity to own one of the few quadplexes on the entire island of Topsail! This rare property features four individual 2-bedroom, 1-bath units, each offeri...

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