It's spring, and the weather is getting nicer out, which means it's the perfect time for delicious desserts like ice cream cones or boba tea. What could be more enjoyable than sitting outside on the deck of your beach vacation rental with a treat in hand and the sunshine and ocean breeze on your face? If you're looking for some of the best places to go, well, we'd tell you to try them all. But here are a few places to get dessert to get you started!

Tiki Turtle's Boba Drinks & Dippindots is a must-visit women-veteran-owned dessert shop on Topsail Island. They serve a wide variety of bubble teas, ice cream, mocktails, and other fun treats. Their boba teas are made with chewy tapioca pearls that add an extra texture and flavor to the drinks, and they have a great list of selections to choose from. If you love boba tea, you will love theirs. 

Pelican's SnoBalls specializes in 100 original New Orleans shaved ice flavors, like Makin Me Happy and Pink Champagne. They never use high fructose corn syrup in any of their products, and you can get gluten and sugar-free options. Their shaved ice is fluffy and light, and you can add cream to any flavor, giving them a unique twist on traditional snowcones. The shop has a beachy theme and a friendly staff happy making it a fun place to stop for dessert.

If you love all things fabulous, you will love The Daily Grind. They serve coffee, tea, and other specialty drinks that could be considered desserts! But they also have ice cream and donuts that definitely count as dessert. You can mix and match to your delight while enjoying live entertainment on their deck. It's a great place to stop if you love fun.

Island Delights is a blast to the past with its 1950s burger and ice cream shop. Enjoy vintage entertainment like an old Coke machine, jukebox, gumball machine, fortune teller, and other nostalgia from days of the past. They have delicious burgers, fish, BBQ, fries, shakes, splits, and ice cream cones. When you think of dessert, you think of fun, and this place is as sweet as it can get for kids and adults alike.

Daybreak Donuts is a donut shop with every kind of flavor you could imagine. Banana Cream Pie, Cookies & Cream, and Bongo's Blueberry Hill are just a few from their menu. But they also have a list of glaze flavors and toppings, so you can make your own donut just the way you like. Or try some Surf City Selects like the Bacon Bomb or the Boston Cream. Get a single donut, half dozen, or a dozen, and choose from coffee, water, or fountain drinks to wash it all down.

Last but not least, Sea Blue Coffee & Ice Cream has a wide array of hot, cold, and frozen coffee drinks that definitely qualify them as desserts. Their coffee is locally roasted, adding to the deliciousness. You can also try their Nitro Cold Brew and a range of fruit smoothies. But if you want genuine and fresh award-winning homemade ice cream, you may want to skip the coffee and get a cone instead. 

You may not get ice cream like this anywhere else. It's worth finding out. Their newest dairy-free flavor is Black Cherry Oat, so if you have a special diet, you can still join in on the fantastic flavors. While enjoying your fabulous drink or ice cream, you can browse their gift shop for jewelry, gifts, décor, and other locally made art. 

Topsail Island is home to some of the best dessert shops on the North Carolina coast. These dessert shops offer delicious treats and a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere where you can have fun hanging out with friends and family.

If you're looking for the best places to stay on Topsail Island, browse our fantastic beach rental properties. They are some of the perfect places to stay with your family because these rental properties offer space enough for everyone, incredible ocean views, and amenities that give you all the comfort you need to have a wonderful and relaxing time!