Places to Eat, Shop and Things to Do While Visiting
Food Scene
Daddy Mac's Beach Grille
108 N Shore DrBeautiful ocean views while dining.
Crab Pot
508 Roland AveLaid back atmosphere
Rick's Restaurant & Sports Bar
510 Petes WySeafood and Steaks plus a bar.
Minervini's New York Bagel Co
1016-212 Old Folkstone RdGreat place or bagels and breakfast
Great food and a modern take to traditional Mexican. Great outdoor seating weather permitting.
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Agave Azul Modern Mex & Cantina
1269 State Highway 210Great food and a modern take to traditional Mexican. Great outdoor seating weather permitting.
Denoia's Pizzeria
1038 State Highway 210Great NY style pizza.
Great fried seafood. Save room for the meringue pies (lemon, chocolate, banana cream, etc). Homemade.
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Riverview Cafe
119 Hall Point RdGreat fried seafood. Save room for the meringue pies (lemon, chocolate, banana cream, etc). Homemade.
Essentials
Closest grocery store is Food Lion in Sneads Ferry (over the tall bridge on the mainland). Another Food Lion in Surf City, as well as a Walmart Neighborhood Market (Intesection of 50/210 in Surf City) and a Harris Teeter (Intersection of 17/210 in Surf City).
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Food Lion
965 Old Folkstone RdClosest grocery store is Food Lion in Sneads Ferry (over the tall bridge on the mainland). Another Food Lion in Surf City, as well as a Walmart Neighborhood Market (Intesection of 50/210 in Surf City) and a Harris Teeter (Intersection of 17/210 in Surf City).
Harris Teeter
203 Alston Blvd Nicest grocery store in the area
Walmart Neighborhood Market
420 Fun Center DriveThis grocery store is actually in Surf City on the mainland (not Hampstead). I highly recommend their fried chicken and they have an excellent bakery.
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Publix Super Market at Arboretum at Surf City
2765 State Hwy 210This grocery store is actually in Surf City on the mainland (not Hampstead). I highly recommend their fried chicken and they have an excellent bakery.
Sightseeing
Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital. A must see for children (and adults as well). Only open certain days of the week. Call before you visit. They can also tell you about turtle nests that are expected to hatch on the beach and when you can watch with a guide.
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I-Center ye-Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation
302 Tortuga LnSea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital. A must see for children (and adults as well). Only open certain days of the week. Call before you visit. They can also tell you about turtle nests that are expected to hatch on the beach and when you can watch with a guide.
Camp Lejeune Reception Center
818 Holcomb BlvdVisitor Center for Camp Lejeune.
Parks & Nature
Children's play area and docks adjacent to the swing bridge in Surf City.
Surf City Parks & Recreation
201 Community Center DrChildren's play area and docks adjacent to the swing bridge in Surf City.
Fishing pier in N. Topsail Beach. There are also fishing piers in Surf City and Topsail Beach (south end of island).
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Jolly Roger Pier
803 Ocean BlvdFishing pier in N. Topsail Beach. There are also fishing piers in Surf City and Topsail Beach (south end of island).
Arts & Culture
Sneads Ferry Branch Library
1330 State Hwy 210New library - great place to take the children on a rainy day.
Entertainment & Activities
Great place to fish or just to watch others and see what they are catching
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Surf City Ocean Pier, Inc.
112 S Shore DrGreat place to fish or just to watch others and see what they are catching
Shopping
Great place to find a cheap bathing suit, towels, beach chairs, etc. Also a good place to find children's beach toys.
Roses Express
965 Old Folkstone RdGreat place to find a cheap bathing suit, towels, beach chairs, etc. Also a good place to find children's beach toys.