One of the best parts of a Topsail Island vacation is exploring the local shops, markets, and outfitters that give this island its character. Whether you're stocking up the kitchen for the week, hunting for the perfect souvenir, renting a jet ski for the afternoon, or browsing handmade art in a quiet gallery. It's all right here.

We've put together this guide so you can spend less time searching and more time enjoying. Most shops are clustered along the main roads in Surf City, with a few gems tucked into Sneads Ferry, Hampstead, and Topsail Beach.

Stock the fridge, grab fresh catch for dinner, or pick up a bag of island-made popcorn. These are the spots locals and visitors rely on.

• IGA Grocery Store
  106 South Topsail Drive, Surf City, NC 28445
  📞 910-328-3961
• Food Lion
  13601 NC Hwy 50, Surf City, NC 28445
  📞 910-329-1163
• Harris Teeter
  203 Alston Blvd., Hampstead, NC 28443
  📞 910-329-0711
• Publix
  2765 NC HWY 210 E, Hampstead, NC 28443
  📞 910-328-1000
• Surf City Crab Seafood Market
  508 Roland Ave., Surf City, NC 28445
  📞 910-328-5004
• ABC Liquor Store
  208 N New River Drive, Surf City, NC 28445
  📞 910-328-4321
• Mia's Marketplace
  14061 Hwy 50, Surf City, NC 28445
  📞 910-803-0316
• Topsail Island Popcorn Factory
  208 N New River Dr. Suite B, Surf City, NC 28445
  📞 910-541-2475
• BumbleBee Market
  330 N New River Drive, Surf City, NC 28445
  📞 910-328-2105

Forgot your boogie board? Need a new rash guard? These local surf shops have you covered with everything from boards and wax to beach chairs and sunscreen.

• 50 South Surf Shop
  306 S. Topsail Dr., Surf City, NC 28445
  📞 910-328-7911
• Bert's Surf Shop
  310 N New River Drive, Surf City, NC 28445
  📞 910-328-1010
• East Coast Sports
  409 Roland Ave #2689, Surf City, NC 28445
  📞 910-328-1887

Looking for something special to bring home? These island boutiques carry everything from coastal jewelry and clothing to one-of-a-kind Topsail keepsakes.

• Sandy Toes Boutique
  206 N Topsail Drive Unit D, Surf City, NC 28445
  📞 910-541-2091
• Topsail Island Trading Company
  201 N New River Drive, Surf City, NC 28445
  📞 910-328-1905

Topsail's natural beauty has inspired artists for generations. Stop by these galleries to see the island through a different lens.

• Thurston Art Gallery
  328 Peru Rd, Sneads Ferry, NC 28460
  📞 910-526-9988
• Seacoast Art Gallery
  203 Greensboro Ave., Surf City, NC 28445

Ready to get out on the water? From jet ski adventures to surf lessons, these outfitters will help you make the most of your time on the coast.

• Makin Waves Jet Ski Rentals
  1343 NC Hwy 210, Sneads Ferry, NC 28460
  📞 910-340-5151
• Surf City Surf School
  107 N Shore Dr., Surf City, NC 28445
  📞 910-616-2280

The waters around Topsail Island are home to some of the best fishing on the North Carolina coast. Book a charter and let an experienced captain put you on the fish.

• Bad Habit Sportfishing
  461 Bent Tree Ln., Sneads Ferry, NC 28460
  📞 910-389-0990
• Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing
  123 Page St., Sneads Ferry, NC 28460
  📞 910-330-7548

When the sun goes down (or when you need a break from the beach), there's still fun to be had on the island.

• Patio Playground the Putt-Putt
  807 S Anderson Blvd., Topsail Beach, NC 28445
  📞 910-616-2814