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Welcome To Topsail Island, NC

Topsail Beach is an idyllic seaside community located at the southern tip of Topsail Island. This 26-mile long island found on North Carolina’s southeastern coast is also home to two other towns, Surf City and North Topsail Beach. The Island is just off US Highway 17, about half-way between Wilmington and Jacksonville.

Topsail Island has rich history. The name, Topsail (pronounced “Tops’l”) traces its origins back to the1700’s. Pirates of the era hid their ships in the channel behind the island and waiting to raid passing merchant ships. Merchants became weary of these pirates and knew to watch for the tops of the pirate sails billowing from the behind the tops of sand dunes. The island was named for these “topsails.”

The Town of Topsail Beach exemplifies family-friendly beach living. With an eye towards conservation of this picturesque environment, high-rise development is not allowed and beautification is encouraged. Incorporated in 1963, Topsail Beach is home to about 500 year-round residents, with the population swelling to over 7,000 during peak tourist season. Topsail Beach is home to the only sea turtle hospital in the state, the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center, is located on the sound near Town Hall. The arsenal (Assembly) building from Operation Bumblebee now houses the Missiles and More Museum as well as a meeting room that is available for rental.

For Topsail School Information, please visit my Relocation page.You will find a section with links for the Onslow County School District.

For more information on the Top Sail Community, please visit: http://www.topsailbeach.org.