- TripBuzz found 50 things to do with kids in or near Surf City, North Carolina, including 40 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Wrightsville Beach, Sneads Ferry, Jacksonville and Wilmington.
- From Surf City Surf Camp to Surf City Surf School, the Surf City area offers 56 different types of family activities, including: Gift Shops, Surfing Lessons, Islands and Parks.
- With a name like Surf City, it's no surprise that visitors flock to North Carolina's southeast shore to experience the sun, sand and surf. With a population of just over 1,800 residents, the city is primarily a tourist destination. When visitors aren't enjoying the water, they can be found fishing off the pier or sampling the local cuisine.
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Offering surf camps for all ages, Surf City Surf Camp teaches visitors the basics of surfing with an ecological twist. All of the instructors are knowledgeable about marine studies and teach about the marine life during the camp.
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Beginner and advanced lessons are offered at the Surf City Surf School that includes boards, ocean safety information, and common surf knowledge. Lessons take around one to one and a half hours and there's a free t-shirt for every student!
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Guests aboard the Belle of Topsail sight-see in style as they cruise around the North Carolina coast. Captain David Luther is also an ordained minister and often performs weddings aboard the boat, a charming vintage-inspired vessel that holds up to 49 adults.
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Soundside Park serves as a family-friendly recreational facility with several boardwalks around its edges, complete with a fishing pier and viewing decks. Attractions include multiple slides, swings, an extensive playground, and a climbing wall.
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Destroyed by passing hurricanes and rebuilt several times, Surf City Pier offers fishing spots with a tackle shop, cleaning stations, and bait area. The pier also has shops that sell souvenirs and a burger joint.
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Known for its sea turtle rescue programs, Topsail Island is located near Surf City, North Carolina. The Island also has beautiful beaches and a warm, welcome and active community. The Island is only accessible by boat or jetski.
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Offering tours of Topsail Island, Tiki Tours - Day Tours features a pontoon boat that can seat large groups. Tours focus on the natural scenery as well as the colorful history of the area.
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Topsail Island Trading Company offers precision nautical weather and tide instruments including barometers, weather stations, and tide clocks. The company also offers jewelry from many artist including Donald Wong and Waxing Poetic by Paglei along with fudge, including 16 flavors of chocolate fudge.
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Mia's Marketplace offers over 100 different candies, including 32 flavors of taffy. In addition, the store offers cards, books, candles, beach items, bath products, baby items, jewelry, and home accessories.
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Many water-based activities are offered at Ohana Paddle Sports. They offer board rentals, a variety of lessons, bicycle rentals, and they also have a store to buy kayaking or surfing equipment.