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    Surf City Beach House Rentals

    Topsail Island, on the quieter end of the North Carolina coast.

    Surf City sits in the middle of Topsail Island, which has stayed one of North Carolina's quieter coastal destinations: mostly beach, mostly families, not much neon.

    The sea turtle hospital here is among the largest on the East Coast, and the pier is the other fixture.

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    Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Center

    Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Center

    Among the largest sea turtle hospitals on the East Coast. Visits are by scheduled guided tour only.

    Official site
    Surf City Ocean Pier

    Surf City Ocean Pier

    Walk out over the surf, cast a line, or just take the view.

    Official site
    Topsail Island beaches

    Topsail Island beaches

    Long, quiet stretches of sand across three small towns.

    Official site
    Turtle Talks

    Turtle Talks

    Free volunteer led talks about the turtles nesting on the island, running through the summer.

    Official site
    Soundside Park

    Soundside Park

    On the sound side of Surf City, and one of the Turtle Talk venues.

    Official site
    Missiles and More Museum

    Missiles and More Museum

    Topsail Island's rocket testing history from World War II, in the Historical Assembly Building.

    Official site

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