The Perfect Topsail Island Weekend Itinerary
Weekends are fantastic no matter where you spend them, but we believe weekends are better on Topsail Island! We are fortunate to have beautiful beaches, friendly locals, and plenty of fun activities. We’ve put together a weekend itinerary to help maximize your time here, whether you want to hang out on the beach all day or experience as much as you can. Please keep reading for our weekend itinerary on Topsail Island.
To make the most of your weekend on Topsail Island, we recommend arriving on Friday. Not only will you enjoy a long weekend, but it also gives you an extra day to enjoy your vacation. Check-in time for our vacation rentals is 4:00 PM, so if you arrive before then, you’ll have time to explore and get a feel for the area.
DAY 1: FRIDAY
Morning
Hooray! It’s your weekend getaway day! Hopefully, you’ve packed your bags, packed the car, and squared away everything at home for a lovely, relaxing weekend on Topsail Island. Now, it’s time to hit the road. Next stop: the beach!
Afternoon
When you arrive on Topsail Island, you may be hungry and ready for a bite to eat. We have a great selection of local restaurants ready to serve you! We’ve done the work for you and have compiled a few lists of where you can find our favorite local restaurants, pizza joints, and the best seafood restaurants. After lunch, take some time to drive around and get familiar with where things are located. Stop in a few local shops and grab yourself a souvenir or two.
Once 4:00 PM rolls around, it’s time to check into your vacation rental! Our check-in process is easy and gets you into your home away from home quickly. Once you arrive at your vacation rental, take a few minutes to check it out and familiarize yourself with the amenities. We recommend going ahead and bringing in all your bags and doing any unpacking you may want to do now.
Evening and Night
After an afternoon of exploring and getting settled into your vacation rental, you might have worked up an appetite for dinner. On your first night here, treat yourself to a delicious seafood dinner at one of our local seafood restaurants listed below. You’ll find great offerings like fish, shrimp, oysters, crab, and much more on the menus that you’re sure to enjoy.
After dinner, enjoy a moonlit stroll on the beach? We highly recommend taking at least one night-time walk on the beach during your Topsail Island vacation. The beach is empty, quiet, and extra peaceful at night.
If you booked a with a pool, go for a night swim or soak in the hot tub. What a great way to end the first day of your weekend retreat to Topsail Island!
DAY 2: SATURDAY
Morning
Good morning from Topsail Island! After a great night’s rest in your vacation rental, it’s time for breakfast. You can cook in your well-appointed kitchen or visit one of our local restaurants. Now it’s time to hit the beach or go surfing, paddleboarding, fishing, or cruising on a pontoon boat. Click here for more Topsail things to do.
There are also several great places within short driving distances that are excellent spots for a day trip. The best part is you get to come back to your cozy Topsail Island vacation rental after a day of adventuring.
Afternoon
We hope you’ll keep the adventures (or relaxing) rolling well into the afternoon! This afternoon is an excellent time for a picnic lunch.
If you didn’t do any shopping when you arrived on the island yesterday, now is a great time to browse a few local shops between your morning and evening activities.
Evening and Night
After another dinner, don’t let the sun go down on the fun! We suggest a sunset boat cruise if you’d like to end the day with something special. Several fantastic local businesses offer this service.
- Tiki Tours: 910-650-3223
- Topsail Voyages: 910-265-7087
- Topsail Fishin’ Charters: 910-541-8370
If a sunset cruise isn’t your thing, you can always take a stroll on the pier or enjoy a glass of wine on the deck of your vacation rental.
DAY 3: SUNDAY
Waking up to another beautiful morning on Topsail Island is always a blessing! Don't miss your opportunity to get up early and watch the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean. You may get lucky enough to see a few dolphins playing in the surf. Since today is check-out day, we recommend grabbing breakfast from a restaurant, so you don’t have to worry about cooking or cleaning up this morning. Check-out time is by 10:00 AM, which leaves plenty of time to enjoy Topsail Island before heading home. Treat your family to ice cream or a round of mini golf. Soak in those last few moments of vacation goodness before saying goodbye.
BOOK YOUR VACATION RENTAL
Our weekend itinerary will help you make the most of every second of your trip. Be sure to stay close to your favorite Topsail activities when you book one of our vacation rentals. From Surf City to North Topsail Beach and Topsail Beach, we have the perfect rental for you. Start a custom search for your dream vacation rental today.