Things to Do in Jacksonville, Surf City, Topsail

This once-popular pirate hideaway is now a haven for beachgoers searching for a vacation filled with rest and relaxation. Where pirates once laid in wait for merchant ships – with only their top sails visible – today you’ll find a tranquil region loved by anglers, boaters and sea turtles alike.

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3 Quiet, Low-Key Beaches
Fishing
Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue
Boating & Water Sports
Lejeune Memorial Gardens

Weather

Winter 58°

Spring 74°

Summer 89°

Fall 76°

Sea turtle release in Topsail
Biking in Jacksonville
Vacation rentals on Topsail Beach
Hammocks Beach State Park in Swansboro
North Topsail Beach at sunrise
Jolly Roger Pier at Topsail Beach
Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville
Surf City Pier

Getting Around

Municipalities

Burgaw
Jacksonville
Surf City
Swansboro
Topsail Beach

Getting There

Interstate 40

U.S. Route 17

Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)

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